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New chainsaw carving in Snohomish honors Riverview

SNOHOMISH — A big eagle from a local carver honors Riverview Elementary school nearby.

Market is one vision for Monroe School HQ site

The historic Central Grade School building has seen many different generations of Monroe residents pass through its halls during the 104 years of its existence.

Meet the Websters, the husband-and-wife who went headfirst into serving SnohomishBill and Erin Webster smile for a photo.

Since their arrival in October of 2019, Bill and Erin Webster have been dedicated to the close-knit and nurturing community that is Snohomish.

Monroe kids at schools on waivers may lose bus service

More than 300 students who don’t go to their assigned school may lose bus service when the next school year starts in September.

Plastic bag ban starts Jan. 1 for Snohomish

Snohomish became jurisdiction No. 28 in the state to ban plastic bags after a 6-1 vote by the City Council on Feb. 19.

Everett’s schools foundation is fundraising using entertainment with newest short film

Everett's schools foundation invites you to watch its riff on "Indiana Jones" on March 19.

Fixes for 522 bottlenecks are being designedtoday, but actual construction timeline hazy

Progress is steadily being made behind the scenes to widen the last part of state Route 522 and completely redo the Maltby Road/Paradise Lake Road intersection to get rid of the stoplight.

Waits Motel condemnation given formal OK

A 5-1 City Council vote last week to formally condemn the Waits Motel now leaves the site with few ways to avoid being repurposed.

Two vie for Fire District 4 commission

Voters will retain or replace a long-term fire commissioner on the Fire District 4 board. Mark Hintz has served on the commission for 15 years. He is challenged by Evan Merritt, a Fire District 7 firefighter.

Preservation plan builds for Wood Creek forest

A nearly hundred-acre woody watershed once seen as at-risk to development could be protected for its long-term future.

The man of Triangle Bait & Tackle of Snohomish

The owner of Triangle Bat & Tackle has spent his life serving the community, but after 43 years he is looking to relax.

Ferrets are this Everett shelter’s focus

The Washington Ferret Rescue and Shelter is a nonprofit, no-kill shelter that aims to adopt ferrets to loving homes

Large arts and music center nears its opening

A new graffiti museum and music venue is coming to Everett this fall at Everett and Wetmore avenues, within the former Club Broadway building.

ATV group would like to ride on Snohomish city roads

An ATV group is asking the city to let people ride on the streets.

Port commission authorizes condemning Kimberly-Clark mill site

Calling it a crucial site, and hearing this is a once-in-a-century chance, the three-member port commission unanimously gave executive director Les Reardanz the power to pursue condemning the former Kimberly-Clark mill site to put it under the port’s ownership.

In Buy Nothing groups, neighbors find free stuff while reducing waste

Whether you need an extra bookshelf, a couple eggs, or you have a stack of ‘90s CDs that can use a new home, your wish may be answered through a local Buy Nothing Facebook group.

Crafters and 3D printers producing masks to help with supply

Everyday craftspeople are jumping in to sew face masks for whoever can use them to help fight medical supply shortages.

What can you do if you owe months of rent?

For thousands worried about having past-due rent as the state’s eviction ban ends June 30, there is help.

“Battle of the Banks” supports Snohomish food bank

A dollar here and a dollar there from the community can make a difference, which how the Battle of the Banks started.

Assault suspect in Snohomish road rage incident identified

Police have identified the suspect in a road rage incident