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Car thief whose wreck created big delay on U.S. 2 one October morning pleads not guilty

EVERETT — The driver who led a police chase Oct. 1 before causing U.S. 2 to be closed for hours pleaded not guilty in late October, and will face a jury trial in Snohomish County Superior Court this year.

It’s all smiles at this Valentine’s Day banquet

It isn’t quite like any other Valentine’s Day dinner in the county.

Family in Lake Roesiger loses home to tree

SNOHOMISH — Nobody was inside when the trees crashed, but now a young Lake Roesiger-area family is left seeking a new home.

Boeing workers reject contract, go on strike

Boeing production workers at Washington state’s plants walked off Friday on strike after rejecting a negotiated contract Sept. 12 they say didn’t meet their expectations. On Tuesday, after press time, negotiations restarted. Federal mediators have been assigned to work together with the company and the union.

Bumps at U.S. 2 bridge to be smoothed over soon

The notable bumps at a joint on U.S. 2’s Pilchuck River Bridge

“White Lives Matter” flyers distributed in Snohomish, Monroe, Lake Stevens and possibly elsewhere in county

Residents in some parts of Snohomish, Monroe and Lake Stevens found literature promoting the “White Lives Matter”

Snohomish to add more staff to focus on public needs

Mayor Linda Redmon is shoring up a community services division as one of a series of expansions within City Hall to respond to public needs.

Local lawmakers’ bills make it through Legislature

The end of this year’s Legislative session is scheduled for March 7. Bills from area state legislators that as of March 1 have made through both chambers, in alphabetical order, include:

Snohomish brewer sentenced to six months in jail

Brewer Frank Sandoval was sentenced to jail for six months, which started Dec. 13, on one count of communicating with a minor for immoral purposes by Snohomish County Superior Court Judge George Appel Dec. 13.

Boeing decides to end 787 Dreamliner assembly in Everett

The Boeing Co.’s official announcement that it is consolidating 787 Dreamliner production to its South Carolina plant rippled through the state last week.

Snohomish saw no riot Sunday; area Antifa group says it did not post message that drew people to First Street

First Street did not see a large-scale protest like what happened in Seattle and Bellevue

Snohomish Police to discuss contract, crime trends at town hall March 9

By the numbers, thefts ticked upward overall during topsy-turvy 2020.

Snohomish eyes housing on part of 10-acre Ludwig park

The city is proposing to allow multi-family housing on a portion of Homestead Park off of Ludwig Road

Snohomish County moves to Phase 2 COVID-19 status

The word of approval came down at 10 a.m. Friday of Snohomish County's request to advance to Phase 2, effective immediately.

Felony charges for suspected DUI crash on U.S. 2

A woman suspected of driving under the influence hit a King County Sheriff’s Office cruiser head-on Aug. 25

Court docs tell events behind officer’s death

Witness information still sought

COVID-19 cases up, and nearing infection levels seen in spring (November 2020)

SNOHOMISH COUNTY — COVID-19’s spread in the community has crept back up, capping a rough October 2020 in the fight against the coronavirus.

Boeing workers reject contract again, stay on strike

Boeing assembly workers remain on strike after declining the latest offer between the union and The Boeing Co. presented last week.

State transportation budget negotiations set plan

State gas tax to increase

OLYMPIA — The state Legislature Saturday approved a bipartisan, $15.5 billion transportation plan that in part increases the state gas tax for the first time since 2016. The state tax on regular gas will rise from $0.494 per gallon now to $0.554 on July 1. It codifies a 2% annual gas tax increase from summer 2026 onward. Diesel gas tax will rise by 3 cents per gallon July 1, and another 3 cents in summer 2027, then have 2% increases every year from 2028 onward.

Snohomish mayor might be given salary increase by council, meeting to discuss is this Thursday, Nov. 10Followup coverage:

The City Council is prepared to make Mayor Linda Redmon's salary $30,000 a year, up from $18,000. Five council members came to this consensus at a workshop last week.