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Snohomish Chamber doing “The Big Give” public holiday event

SNOHOMISH — The chamber is doing a new initiative this weekend called The Big Give, a free-entry event meant to show off some Christmas spirit.

Bickford Bridge fix won’t be fast

SNOHOMISH — There’s no quick fix for the pothole covered by a steel plate on the Bickford Bridge over state Route 9.

Janice Greene: A woman everywhere, all at once

EVERETT -- Profile story on Janice Greene.

Cold weather shelters open for when freezing temps threaten

Cold weather shelters around Snohomish County available for when freezing temps threaten

AmeriCorps Seniors programs give a way to give back

Ways for seniors to give back through their time.

Clearer picture of shrunken Everett city budget shown

The City Council is going through the final stages of deciding Everett’s near-$950 million budget. Public hearings will be at the Nov. 13 and Nov. 20 council meetings. The final council vote will be Dec. 4.

Mukilteo-Clinton ferry crew responds to people in distress

MUKILTEO — On Aug. 18, the crew from the Suquamish ferry on the Mukilteo-Clinton route rescued a woman stranded in the water near the Boeing Pier. Those involved were recently honored with Life Rings.

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.

Bell Canada buying Ziply Fiber

Bell Canada, the telecom arm of Canadian conglomerate BCE, plans to buy Washington-based Ziply Fiber, the two companies announced Nov. 4.

Boeing machinists back to work, end strike

Boeing assemblers began returning to work late last week after ratifying a new four-year contract in a vote Monday, Nov. 4.

Driver who killed Snohomish teens sentenced

SNOHOMISH — In March 2023, two best friends from Snohomish were out celebrating one of them turning 18 with a trip to Seattle’s Alki Beach when their car was hit by a drunken driver going the wrong way on the West Seattle bridge.

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.

Food banks preparing for higher demand approaching Thanksgiving, holidays

Holidays are quickly approaching. For many, that means large amounts of food scattered across the dinner table for friends and family. It also means that local food banks are all hands on deck to ensure people can get all the supplies they need to have a successful and happy holiday. The community can donate a variety of goods to a food bank, but cash is always ideal so a food bank can buy in bulk.

Good to get involved, and you can, too

GRATITUDE

A letter to the Tribune of gratitude for holding a mirror up to the commmunity.

Unrestrain cops from making arrests

PUBLIC SAFETY

A letter writer says disrespect to police and the limits on police chases are terrible.

Lost Boeing machinists' pensions must be restored

BOEING STRIKES

A long-time retired machinist says the Boeing Co. must restore pensions, and why this matters.

The forerunners of the Schack Art Center at 50

EVERETT — A local arts group just turned 50. The Schack Art Center, which is now a modern facility in downtown Everett, started in 1974 by a group of artists and advocates in a much different form.

Demand council to be accountable

MONROE RED LIGHT CAMERAS

A call to show up at Council meetings and demand accountability on seeking the public's voice on red light cameras in Monroe.

Teen: Your vote on I-2117 affects my future

WA INITIATIVE 2117

A teen who isn't old enough to vote yet asks people to vote No on Initiative 2117 because he says the decision will affect future generations.

Homeowners near Monroe hospital disturbed by potential upzone

STRAWBERRY LANE

MONROE — Homeowners living in the Strawberry Lane area just south of the hospital feel blindsided by a plan to upzone their area as part of the city's Comprehensive Plan. A few City Council members asked planners to create alternatives to avoid the rezone.