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Monroe Schools lawyer says Barnes didn’t violate open government law

A school board member who sought input from a private group during a closed-door meeting did not violate open government law

Hearing Examiner re-appointed but has his critics

Concerned residents seeking to oust the county’s current hearing examiner were disappointed their cause did not get traction from elected officials

Barb Lamoureux is capping off her career, but not her philanthropy

Barb Lamoureux, a local philanthropist and hometown real estate broker, is retiring from her day job.

Shamed Monroe school board member didn’t violate law, open government experts say

School boards and other government boards have limited authority for setting a closed-door session where the public can't attend.

Town mourns loss of Mike the “bubble truck” man

Mike Carver drove his unmistakable red-and-white “bubble truck” everywhere

Monroe Community Court’s latest graduate celebrated for personal turnaround

The Monroe Municipal Court congratulated the latest graduate of the community court

Salmon flourished after Pilchuck River Dam’s demolition

The fruits of removing a dam on the Pilchuck River in 2020 came quickly.

Monroe’s next schools chief seen as energeticcommunity-builder

Shawn Woodward, currently the schools superintendent in a district north of Spokane, was selected by the school board last week to be Monroe's next superintendent starting July 1.

Republic plans to request Snohomish council to allow trash bill increase

Republic Services has approached the city requesting to authorize an unscheduled rate modification tied to the area’s Consumer Price Index

Mukilteo’s late watchdog Pancerzewski to be honored

The city will be honoring former Councilman Charlie Pancerzewski

Boeing Everett to have assembly line building 737 MAX

A new, fourth line for the 737 MAX is coming to Boeing’s Everett plant.

A pregnancy center in Everett had an arson attempt, FBI thinks it’s deliberate

In late June, three days after Roe vs. Wade was overturned, law enforcement believes someone tried to burn down a pregnancy health center in Everett

Snohomish Fire District 4 to look at join-up with bigger Snohomish Regional Fire and Rescue

Snohomish Fire District 4’s three board members have directed the chief to approach Snohomish Regional Fire & Rescue

Seniors advised on handling, managing opioids safely in the home

Homage Senior Services led a discussion at the Snohomish Senior Center on opioid abuse geared for elders

Why Bob McDaniel always gives his all

Bob McDaniel knows first-hand the rewards that come from hard work.

Behar’s Furniture of Everett closing as owner changes focus

Behar’s Furniture is winding down after a 60-year run.

Selection soon in Monroe Schools’ search for new leaderAlso, school board member resigns

School board member Sarah Johnson resigned at the start of the year

Snohomish boys' flag football team to play at national tournament

The boys of Snohomish's U12 flag football team are making a return trip to Las Vegas.

Opportunities to recognize, honor The Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. this year

This year's theme is "The Urgency is Now: From Dream to Reality."