MONROE — After 34 years as a firefighter and 13 as a fire chief, Kevin O’Brien announced his retirement from Snohomish Regional Fire and Rescue. A new proposal submitted by Snohomish Fire District 4 (FD4) could see the temporary sharing of duties of its chief.
Flight transponder data of the plane’s final five minutes show the pilot did not descend in a smooth, linear manner. Instead, the pilot began coming down, then rapidly descended, leveled off, then descended again. The plane was approaching from the north to land.
EVERETT — The City Council moved closer last week to approving an outdoor events center downtown that will house the AquaSox minor league baseball team and a new United Soccer League (USL) franchise.
A letter to the editor linking the Memorial Day weekend incident in Seattle where protestors protested a religious event and how the Pursuit Church, which its pastor was in the Seattle event, may involve itself with city of Snohomish politics on an effort of what has been described by some as "worship warfare."
Snohomish United USL2 soccer game June 1
Boeing to set dedicated line in Everett for largest next-gen 737 MAX 10
MONROE — The Monroe Municipal Court is utilizing a program called Domestic Violence Moral Reconation Therapy (DV-MRT) to help convicted offenders in domestic violence cases. The program, used in 51 Washington courts across 12 counties, had seven graduates from Monroe in 2024. Research shows successful completion of DV-MRT lowers reconviction rates and offers a low-cost treatment option for domestic violence offenders.
The Snohomish County Health Department has launched a mobile health unit which will be deployed across the county to bring health care services directly to people.
The closed Snohomish fishing dock also to get new decking for its repair work.
EVERETT -- The former Days Inn in Everett which the county bought to serve as a placement house for homeless individuals is closer to opening.
Medley of short stories about Dick's Drive-In and more.
EVERETT — The City of Everett recently announced the launch of a community survey as part of its efforts to become a certified Washington State Creative District.
Meeting a calf in Lake Stevens
EVERETT — The thousands of people that make up the Casino Road community today are worried of being pushed out. A light rail station is coming to the area within 10 years, and developers have noticed. The city’s “Everett 2044” plan is online at www.everettwa.gov/2044 The website has all of the documents. There is also a map tool to compare today’s zones to the ones proposed in the zoning plan. The briefing May 21 will be at 6:30 p.m. in the City Council chambers, 3002 Wetmore Ave. The hearing is scheduled for June 11 and final vote June 18 at the City Council.
EVERETT — For the second time in four years, advocates are fighting the pending closure of the Early Learning Center at Everett Community College. Opponents of the decision have scheduled a 4 p.m. community rally at the center on June 25 as they seek a way to again save it from the chopping block.
A letter advocating for the Everett drones-as-a-first-responder program.
EVERETT — The urban farm Black Forest Mushrooms is staring down closure without a last-minute government bailout.
As warmer weather returns, the region’s popular farmers markets are returning for their 2025 seasons. Two confirmed they have an expanded vendor lineup.
Drugstore chain CVS will take over “many” Rite Aid and Bartell stores in the Pacific Northwest after a deal was worked out, the Rite Aid company announced May 15. Rite Aid filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy May 5.
Coverage from Paine Field Day May 17
