Some local parks and practically all golf courses have reopened in Washington state

Cities and the county this week are starting to open some parks simultaneously with the governor’s opening of state parks, and golf courses are making preparations as state coronavirus-restrictions against golfing and fishing were lifted May 5.

Mental health pro selected for Snohomish school board

The school board’s newest member is Sarah Adams.

New series of free fire safety classes in Monroe

As winter weather begins to assail the county, Snohomish Regional Fire & Rescue is offering a free online disaster preparedness class.

He volunteers his spare time cleaning headstones

A Snohomish man has been volunteering to clean headstones with his spare time to ensure the dead are honored.

Everett council passes drug possession law

The state’s drug possession law is currently set to expire July 1.

Providence nurses reach tentative agreement

Providence nurses have reached a tentative agreement after negotiations finished Friday, Dec. 1, according to the union.

What purpose would this actually give?

HARVEY FIELD EXPANSION PLAN

A letter in the May 22 Tribune about the Harvey Field plan.

Carnegie work beginning to reveal original features

Progress continues on the Carnegie Building’s restoration, as crews lately are moving the earth and preparing to install a new front stairway.

New Everett Chamber growing as businesses join

EVERETT — All systems are “go” for the launch this month of a revived Greater Everett Chamber of Commerce. The chamber will open with about 130 members. On Jan. 15, speaker John Carswell kicks off a Lunch & Learn program with a speech at 11:30 a.m. in the APEX Art and Cultural Center, 1611 Everett Ave.

COVID-19 vaccine distribution plan outlined

When a vaccine for COVID-19 begins being deployed as soon as Christmas, it won’t be a wide distribution but it will be strategic.

Get together to party and play June 24, 25 to benefit Snohomish food bank

The annual Snohomish Food Bank Benefit Extravaganza will take place Friday, June 24 and Saturday, June 25

Umbrellas are theme for new mural on First Street

A new mural downtown is meant to fit right with the season.

Snohomish’s city budget grows, but must evaluate sustainability

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

Parents: Bunnies and chicks are not Easter gifts

An annual reminder from the Tribune

Nonprofit wants Everett law that bans addict aid centers from using 1st floor downtown reversed, city says no

A nonprofit that provides substance use disorder counseling would like the city to reverse its ban on having such services on the first floor of buildings in downtown.

Everett hedgehog breeder avoids penalties after investigation

Police have declined to file charges against a breeder accused of housing 53 hedgehogs in dirty enclosures.

What can you do if you owe months of rent?

Gov. Inslee extends the clock on evictions, sets rules barring them

County prosecutor wants to end 2-gram waiver for drug crimes introduced by predecessor, but first wants additional staff

Funding is needed to push low-level drug offenders into treatment, rather than having them spend the night in jail then go free.

Monroe searching for cash for north area park

The city will need to rearrange its $5 million funding plan

Blackmans Lake health is focus of Feb. 25 meeting

The fate of Blackmans Lake may unfold like a “choose your own adventure” novel, and it is up to the community to decide which path to take.