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Snohomish Schools’ fall re-opening plan forming

As multiple western Washington school districts adopt 100 percent online learning for the fall of 2020, the Snohomish School District has released three options for re-opening which were presented at last week’s school board meeting.

Midtown District Task Force meets Tuesday

The Midtown District Task Force has a public meeting scheduled for 6 p.m. Tuesday, July 28

30% of county households don’t earn enough for basic expenses

Approximately one-third of people across Washington state do not earn enough income to provide themselves a basic survival budget for their living expenses

Monroe police K-9 Sam assists in large drug bust

Monroe Police narcotics K-9 Sam had the largest find of his three-year career with partner Officer Devin Tucker while assisting the Everett Police Department in the search of a vehicle a couple months ago.

Everett waterfront construction burns down

A 4-alarm fire Thursday, July 16 destroyed the north building of the Waterfront Place Apartments, a 266-unit complex currently under construction

Food banks seeing shift in clients and overall drop recently

Area food bank directors are not sure if right now they are in the calm before the next wave.

Everett Police reviewing its rulebook for officers

Mayor Cassie Franklin and Police Chief Dan Templeman have committed to conducting a new review of the Police Department’s policies

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.

Incoming Snohomish fire chief begins next month

Snohomish County Fire District No. 4 will be getting a new chief Aug. 1.

Everett hedgehog breeder avoids penalties after investigation

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

Snohomish Town Hall works to reconcile issues

People looking for solutions convened online last week in a city-organized town hall about racism and how to move forward from the events from May 31.

Company can conduct in-home COVID-19 test for vulnerable adults in Snohomish County

A company called LetsGetChecked is working with in-home health care provider ConcertoHealth to provide its FDA EUA authorized Coronavirus (COVID-19) Sure-Track tests to at-risk individuals who, because of their age, severe medical problems, low income, or disabilities, are eligible for Medicare and/or Medicaid.

Kelso’s Kustom Meats celebrating 50-year anniversary

Barbecue season is here, and this summer Kelso’s Kustom Meats is celebrating its 50-year anniversary.

Monroe school board taking applications for vacancy 'til July 9

Applications are being taken for the Monroe School Board seat vacated by Jerry Martin.

Man who attacked Snohomish family with baseball bat out on bail

After being attacked outside her home May 31, a mom is wondering why the man who beat a boy with a baseball bat isn’t being held in jail.

Meal programs help keep kids fed over summer

Free summer meals for anyone age 18 and younger will soon be offered Monday through Friday at sites within the Snohomish, Monroe and Everett school districts.

Everett Mayor’s speech outlines police protocols

These past few weeks continue to be very challenging for all of us.

Masks to be mandatory statewide starting Friday, June 26

Statewide, wearing a face covering will be mandatory starting Friday, June 26 for both indoor and outdoor settings, government officials announced Tuesday.

Yarn shop collecting knit goods to help domestic violence victims

During the COVID-19 pandemic, Country Yarns on Glen Avenue has found a way to do its part and help the community.

Everett fifth grader nominated for national medal

A fifth-grader from Garfield Elementary School in Everett has been awarded the AAA Lifesaver Award