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Snohomish High grad opens branch charity organization for Eagle Scout project

A charity organization from Las Vegas has opened a branch in Snohomish, providing baby essentials for those in need.

Redmon to run for Mayor, Kartak won’t say yet

City Council President Linda Redmon has officially announced she will be running for Mayor of Snohomish in 2021, while current Mayor John Kartak has yet to make his announcement on whether he plans to run for re-election.

Everett Public Libraries provide service updates

You can’t browse the local library shelves inside yet, but the library system is trying to serve the public’s interests in every other way possible.

Bikes for all is Scout’s big project

A 16-year-old mountain biker and future Eagle Scout from Snohomish raised more than $3,000

Imagine Children’s Museum “activity bags” let kids learn science, art at home

Learning hasn’t stopped at the Imagine Children’s Museum even though it is not taking visitors.

Flooding risks anticipated this winter

This year’s high precipitation levels may set Snohomish County’s rivers up for a flooding situation in January.

Everett Transit may bring back Sunday service if public wants

Everett Transit buses at the "bus barn" parking lot seen Nov. 2. The electric buses were charging for their midday charging needs.

Everett council adjusts final budget to fund senior center, cut elsewhere

Not everyone will get what they want in the city’s $651 million budget for next year.

Roundabout at Avenue D – State Route 9 intersection in the works

There are plans for a roundabout on state Route 9 where it meets the intersection at Avenue D.

“Battle of the Banks” supports Snohomish food bank

A dollar here and a dollar there from the community can make a difference, which how the Battle of the Banks started.

Snohomish Carnegie venue rental plans outlined

The City Council began discussing the future plans for the newly renovated Carnegie building at the Dec. 1 council meeting.

Snohomish's Kenwanda Golf Course may wind down next year

Teresa Quitta, of Mill Creek, makes a putt on the sixth hole at Kenwanda during a chilly morning round of golf Saturday, Dec. 5. The golf course is just south off Connelly Road in the Fiddler’s Bluff area, and its owner is looking to retire.

NEWS BITES for December 9, 2020

Coffee with Mayor Kartak

Snohomish Regional Fire predicts call numbers to be similar

On Tuesday Nov. 17, Snohomish Regional Fire and Rescue presented at the City Council meeting to inform council members of its budget proposal for 2021.

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.

Everett’s Delta Neighborhood joins in to give kids activities at school

The 75 or so third-graders at Hawthorne Elementary always look forward to Fridays for their next project.

A longtime friend to those in need gets deserved help

Dean Ekloff was a biker; he rode hard and partied harder.

A countywide tax for affordable housing may be discussed in 2021

County elected leaders are being asked to enact a new sales tax to help pay to construct subsidized housing.

Community Land Trust, a cheaper route to homeownership, may arrive in Everett

A different approach to homeownership wants to rise in Everett.

“Wintertide Lights” at Evergreen Arboretum gives a wintry walk

Walking outside is one pleasure left as COVID-19 restrictions exist in the state.