Snohomish County Courthouse gunman wanted to force judge’s attention, now is held on $1 million bail

Bail was set for $1 million

Periodic mandatory testing for drug residue atcounty-owned homeless shelter facilities proposed

County Councilman Nate Nehring has introduced an ordinance to require annual testing of drug chemicals in county-owned supportive housing facilities.

Sheriff Johnson sets new command staff

Sheriff Susanna Johnson was sworn-in the morning of Tuesday, Jan. 2

Income thresholds matter if goal is to house lowest-income

SNOHOMISH AFFORDABLE HOUSING PLAN

Concerns about the city of Snohomish's affordable housing incentives.

Council authorizes listing historic Culmback as city surplus

The City Council voted 6-0 to authorize listing the Culmback Building as a surplus property on the real estate market among a slate of four properties.

Man crushed by tractor accident getting help

On Sept. 17, Monroe resident Daryl Wood was clearing land in Eastern Washington

NEWS BITES for Feb. 3, 2021

GroundFrog predicts more yuck

Everett to see property taxes increase for 2022

The city plans to increase property taxes 1 percent next year.

State building code demands City of Snohomish enforce permits

RESTAURANT OUTDOOR STRUCTURES

A letter from City Administrator Heather Thomas about outdoor temporary structures (tents, gazebos) at restaurants.

Net benefit to fund big projects makes Port expansion an opportunity

PORT OF EVERETT BALLOT MEASURE

A letter to the editor in the July 10 Tribune about the Port of Everett expansion ballot measure.

Hope ’N Wellness, center of help, secures home

Hope ’N Wellness, center of help, secures home

CVS Pharmacy to take over “many” Rite Aid, Bartell Drugs store sites in Pacific Northwest

Drugstore chain CVS will take over “many” Rite Aid and Bartell stores in the Pacific Northwest after a deal was worked out, the Rite Aid company announced May 15. Rite Aid filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy May 5.

Closed Snohomish fishing dock also to get new decking in fixes

The closed Snohomish fishing dock also to get new decking for its repair work.

Adjustments made before Cathcart Crossing land-use appeal is heard Oct. 5

New movement in the appeal of a proposed townhouse development at Cathcart Way and Highway 9 has put a lot back on the table

PUD election candidates see opportunities for the utility2022 Primary Election

A seat up for election on the PUD’s board to represent Snohomish, Monroe, Lake Stevens and much of east county has three contenders.

Kids always eat, but school lunch debts mount

The Snohomish School District is approaching an unwelcome milestone: $100,000 in unpaid student meals.

Everett may allow more marijuana shops to open with October vote

Soon, three new marijuana shops could open around town, if the council increases Everett’s cannabis store limit to eight.

Day center on S. Broadway gives women solace while homeless

Two volunteer-staffed groups are reaching out, hand in hand, with some much-needed services for homeless individuals in Snohomish County.

Snohomish racer at Evergreen Speedway wins national NASCAR Weekly Series cup

SNOHOMISH — A local race car driver who grew up racing at Monroe’s Evergreen Speedway has taken home a national championship from the NASCAR Advance Auto Parts Weekly Series.

Coffee stands won’t close due to plumbing rule

Coffee stands without plumbing can continue to operate under zero risk of closure