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Mobile mental health project awaits launch

A new emergency mental health service is coming to Monroe and Sultan in the next few months, once staff can be found for it.

Sultan to use roundabouts to fix U.S. 2 traffic clogs

The city has narrowed down its plan for fixing congestion through Sultan: Roundabouts, roundabouts, roundabouts.

Paine Field could be designated to grow

A state airports committee is suggesting to either greatly grow services at Everett’s Paine Field

Up for a challenge, a stunt flying duo emerged

These two guys are putting on quite a show while doing something they love.

County Council dismisses appeal claiming impropriety in Cathcart development approval

The County Council last week dismissed a land-use appeal crying foul to how county officials approved 286 townhomes at state Route 9 and Cathcart Way.

Monroe city budget coming up for discussion

Mayor Geoffrey Thomas's proposed $198 million 2023-2024 two-year budget adds staff and continues progress on plans framed by the city's six-prong "Imagine Monroe" vision that focuses on people.

Appeal against Cathcart multi-townhome development continued to Oct. 12 as arguments heard at County Council

The land-use appeal crying foul to how officials approved 286 townhomes at state Route 9 and Cathcart Way, which is being heard by the County Council, may see a decision this week.

Monroe’s drug-sniffing police dog can finally take it easy

MONROE -- K-9 Sam couldn’t contain himself. The yellow labrador wagged his tail and barked plenty during his retirement acknowledgment. He’s been the department’s narcotics K-9 for five years, paired with Officer Devin Tucker.

Adjustments made before Cathcart Crossing land-use appeal is heard Oct. 5

New movement in the appeal of a proposed townhouse development at Cathcart Way and Highway 9 has put a lot back on the table

City, county to look for sites for new stadium in Everett

Webbly needs better stomping grounds.

NEWS BITES for October 5, 2022

Snohomish Avenue D yard bid price

Newly discovered COVID‑like virus couldinfect humans, resist vaccines

A recently discovered virus in a Russian bat that is similar to SARS-CoV-2

Everett trying to stay on course with its budget

Mayor Cassie Franklin’s proposed $543.7 million budget avoids service cuts

Proposed statewide change to ban new gas cars from sale in 2035 taking comments

A formal proposal would ban the sale of new gas-powered and gas-electric hybrid vehicles by 2035 statewide.

How to help Bolt Creek Fire victims today

In specific ways, people can help the many residents evacuated by the wildfire in forest land near Skykomish

School memorializes 9/11 with thousands of tiny U.S. flags

Some 2,977 American flags, one for each life lost in the 9/11 attacks, covered the grass alongside Union Avenue late last week.

Proposed narcotics rehab rule may not preclude federal dollars for county's hotel buys, but it would have to be applied narrowly and County Council split on whether it is ethical

SNOHOMISH COUNTY — County Councilman Nate Nehring's effort to introduce a stipulation that illicit drug users must go through treatment as a condition of being given shelter in county-funded housing for homeless individuals has received a more detailed review.

NEWS BITES for Aug. 31, 2022

Countywide opioid overdose vigil Aug. 31

Nurses stretched thin at Providence Everett, call for increased staffing

Nurses are feeling stretched thin by patient loads at Providence Everett