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Four who died in plane crash identified

Stories of the lives of the four men who died in the Snohomish plane crash Friday, Nov. 18 are starting to emerge.

A drug house rattles residents, how are these dealt with?

Homeowners addressed the City Council recently about a “drug house” disrupting the neighborhood

What’s desired of Monroe’s next schools leader?

Whoever is the next leader of Monroe Schools should possess integrity, decisiveness, a collaborative spirit, and kindness

Fatal small plane crash in field between Snohomish and Monroe, officials say wing separated midair

It was a single-engine Cessna Grand Caravan 208B turboprop carrying engineers who were conducting a test flight.

Mystery solved: Stilly Doe of 1980 identified

On Thursday, Nov. 10, the Snohomish County Medical Examiner Office announced the identification of “I-5 Stilly Doe,”

Council would make mayor’s salary $30,000

The City Council is prepared to make Mayor Linda Redmon's salary $30,000 a year, up from $18,000.

Everett utility rates to increase due to escalating costs of business

The city’s utility system is asking the City Council to authorize 5% utility bill increases

Everett Police should expand force to fill gaps

Beyond filling current vacancies, the Everett Police Department should have nine more personnel, and use more civilians in some roles, recommends a consultant hired to study the department’s operations.

Apartment in historic Everett neighborhood zone challenged

The Historical Commission said no. The city planning director overruled and said yes.

Snohomish property tax increase proposed

The City Council is being asked to approve a 1% property tax increase this year.

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.

Monroe city property tax rate rise proposed

A recommendation built into Mayor Geoffrey Thomas’s 2023-2024 budget raises the city property tax rate 6.95%

Snohomish’s city budget grows, but must evaluate sustainability

“I want to ensure this budget fits with what Snohomish residents want,”

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.

In Monroe, Matthew House comforts the families of prisoners

MONROE — Matthew House contains countless stories from families just like this. Incarcerated family members often leave behind families to fend for themselves. As a result, many families end up falling into poverty and homelessness.

Council majority rejects tying drug treatment rule to staying in county-owned shelters

The County Council voted 3-2 along political party lines to oppose an ordinance that would stipulate that illegal drug users would be required to get treatment as a rule to access housing in county-owned shelters for homeless people

Religious center’s compatibility debated in Clearview

Dozens of neighbors in Clearview want to have sound controlled

Up for a challenge, a stunt flying duo emerged

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

Legislators will re-file bill to lower state’s drunk-driving limit

State Sens. Marko Liias and John Lovick would like to lower the state’s legal drunk-driving impairment limit to 0.05% blood-alcohol concentration.