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Homeowner in dispute with Seattle City Light refuses to feel powerless

Sunny Williams never imagined that 27 years after buying her home, a utility company would want to tear down her fence and start charging her an annual fee to use the concrete slab in the backyard.

HIKE OF THE MONTH: Sultan River CanyonA near, yet remote canyon boasts big trees and river

This fairly new trail takes you deep into the Sultan River Canyon where towering old growth trees and steep slopes shade a remote section of the Sultan River.

Goal behind Police Dept. model change is consistency

Police Chief Keith Rogers would like to slow the “revolving door” among patrol officers at the department.

Snohomish real estate duo’s TV show renewed

The HGTV show “Unsellable Houses,” set in Snohomish County, has been picked up for a second season and is scheduled for 13 episodes.

Monroe first-graders back home after all

The district’s reopening plan to use an in-person model of learning for first graders

Bird flu infects flock in Snohomish County

Backyard poultry keepers have been on alert of a new wave of avian flu, and are calling on people to lock up their flocks.

Area grocery workers protest over unfavorable union contract talks

More than 60 grocery workers from the Teamsters and UFCW unions marched the North Kelsey sidewalk near Fred Meyer midday Aug. 1 to protest contract negotiations that have come to a stall.

Housebound? There’s a way to get a vaccine in Snohomish County

Health authorities refuse to let people who are immobile or similarly housebound be left behind on being vaccinated

Explore Snohomish’s magnificent trees on your own

You can still take the spring tree tour on your own and maintain social distancing. it is a tour which highlights Snohomish’s largest, unique and most adored arbors.

State may plunge $7.4 million toward futue AquaSox stadium

A $7.4 million state Legislature earmark is being proposed for a much better ballpark in Everett to retain the AquaSox minor league team

Expert to present area-wide property tax effects ofSnohomish’s proposal to spur development

At the Aug. 16 City Council meeting, the Snohomish County Assessor is expected to show their office’s calculations on the tax impacts for the broader area if council proceeds with a local development tax exemption for the Midtown District

Christmas House, which helps families with toys, will distribute at food banks

For the first time in 39 years, Christmas House will not be operating for the holiday season

Everett homeless resource Hope ‘N Wellness may have host space

EVERETT — It’s possible the resource center Hope ‘N Wellness will be granted use of a space at the Catholic Church north of downtown’s core. Relocating would ease City Hall’s pressure on it to move.

Para-ed sues Everett Schools for medical discrimination

Says mold in Madison Elementary forced her home sick but requests for accommodations were denied

Area dramatist shares stories of faith, hope and courage

In distressing times, people may find their faith and hope severely tested. They need encouragement and exhortation.

Christmas House wants every child to get a gift

The all-volunteer group Christmas House believes in the benevolent idea that every child should get a toy for the holidays.

New Snohomish indoor soccer semi-pro club announced

The owner of the Snohomish Sports Dome announced she is starting a local club

Everett Transit to bring back Sunday bus service in March

Everett Transit will be running buses on Sunday again starting in March, the city confirmed last week.

VFW of Monroe's new art gallery opens with celebration Feb. 3

Veterans, community leaders and members of the community gathered on Saturday to welcome and celebrate the opening of a downtown art gallery.

Frontier Communications is selling its Northwest service operations

Insiders say telecom company may seek bankruptcy