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“Snohomish Delivers” helps virus-wary shop local

The town now has a delivery service for local merchandise. It’s called “Snohomish Delivers,” and here’s how it works

M-pox was in Snohomish County

A case of Monkeypox was logged in a Snohomish County man

Everett mural brings Jimi Hendrix to life, and it’s all by spray can

It's no accident why a rock legend stares down Hewitt Avenue.

Lifelong quilt-maker to be honored as show’s featured artist

The story of Diane Coombs’ life could as easily be told in fabric as in words. Since the 1950s she’s been sewing quilts, each one a different page of her story.

Could rail crossings be eventually separated in Monroe?

Almost every city resident has experienced waiting for the train to pass through. But what if the roads didn’t cross the rails?

Harvey Field plan poses concerns from neighbors

SNOHOMISH -- Latest from the meeting about Harvey Field.

Nurses stretched thin at Providence Everett, call for increased staffing

Nurses are feeling stretched thin by patient loads at Providence Everett

Snohomish school board hears parents opposed to vaccines, critical race theory

The Snohomish School Board meeting held on June 9 was a roller coaster of emotion.

Everett to have red light cameras in coming year

Love ‘em or hate ‘em, red light cameras are coming to Everett.

Electric bikes allowed on paved trails, but not in wilderness

Electric-assisted bicycles are becoming popular, but on county trails, stay on the pavement.

Unrestrained generosity to thrift shops creating a behind-the-scenes difficulty

SNOHOMISH -- Many of the donated items will make it to the sales floor of Fabulously Frugal. A surprising amount won’t. People drop off so much garbage, its manager said, that the store spends about $800 a week for extra pickups. Shelling out almost $42,000 annually for garbage removal takes a significant bite of the nonprofit’s income, in turn reducing what it can give to senior center services.

Snohomish park bathrooms hit by troubles

Ferguson Park's bathrooms are locked, and so are the ones at Hill Park

Snohomish Farmers Market to relocate in downtown

The Snohomish Farmers Market is relocating this year to be along Union and Glen avenues.

Decision nears on townhome development proposal near 522 – Paradise Lake Road

A proposed townhome community off of Paradise Lake Road faced a new round of neighborhood opposition last week.

State transportation budget negotiations set plan

State gas tax to increase

OLYMPIA — The state Legislature Saturday approved a bipartisan, $15.5 billion transportation plan that in part increases the state gas tax for the first time since 2016. The state tax on regular gas will rise from $0.494 per gallon now to $0.554 on July 1. It codifies a 2% annual gas tax increase from summer 2026 onward. Diesel gas tax will rise by 3 cents per gallon July 1, and another 3 cents in summer 2027, then have 2% increases every year from 2028 onward.

Salmon flourished after Pilchuck River Dam’s demolition

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

Holiday and winter events around the immediate Snohomish County area

“When is the tree lighting” and other questions answered for events in Snohomish, Monroe and Everett

New Snohomish High athletic director announced

After spending more than 20 years teaching and coaching at Stanwood High School, Zach Ward will be leading the sports programs at Snohomish High.

Mayor outlines directives for Everett’s future

Mayor Cassie Franklin is directing the Police Department to clamp down on violent crime with a new cops unit