8 SRFR firefighters appeal to federal appeals court in religious discrimination suit

MONROE — A group of eight firefighters who refused the COVID vaccine on religious beliefs and sued Snohomish Regional Fire and Rescue (SRFR) for back pay while they were placed on unpaid leave had their lawsuit closed down by a U.S. District Court judge two months ago, and are now appealing to the U.S. Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals.

Snohomish Transition Center program teaching young adults how to thrive

SNOHOMISH — A program run by the Snohomish School District at its Parkway Campus helps high school graduates aged 18-21 focus on job skills, enjoy leisure activities, and live independently.

Everett Film Fest a chance to see unique flicks

The Everett Film Festival on Saturday, April 6 puts the spotlight on films from off the beaten path.

Driver killed in high-speed 2nd/Maple wreck in Snohomish

With further details from Washington State Patrol

SNOHOMISH — A 31-year-old driver from the Snohomish area died in a major crash on Second Street at Maple Avenue overnight around 12:50 a.m. Sunday, March 17 in which the car split in half after hitting a pole. On Monday evening, another crash occurred with multiple vehicles. Now, officials are absorbing and contemplating what it means. Story is updated with further details post-press from Washington State Patrol on the Sunday crash.

What toxins will be released by Snohomish burns?

PINE AVENUE BURN PLANS

Letter to the Editor on Snohomish building burn plans

We must stand behind police

WSP TROOPER DEATH

Letter to the Editor about the death of Trooper Gadd

Shoppers with backpacks should not be assumed as thieves

STORE CUSTOMER STEREOTYPING

Letter to the Editor

Snohomish's homegrown affordable housing effort secures new space in former Avenue D public works yard

At a time when “demand is huge and supply is slim” for affordable housing, says realtor Ray Cook, the homegrown effort to create affordable housing just nailed down its latest acquisition.

E. Marine View Dr. segment closed for weeks

WSDOT will be painting the I-5 Snohomish River Bridge

Everett rolls out red light, speed cameras soon

The city’s automated red light cameras at six intersections and speed zone cameras at Horizon Elementary on Casino Road will soon be in position, and all will be active by this summer. The school zone camera went active April 3.

Snohomish County Sheriff's Office plans to add Rapid DNA testing

The Snohomish County Sheriff’s Office will resume accepting a grant for Rapid DNA testing kits that can help police more easily discover when suspects they’ve placed in custody are connected to unsolved serious crimes.

Snohomish increases range of incentives for affordable housing through council vote

SNOHOMISH — A slate of additional citywide developer incentives for affordable housing got the OK last week.

PUD board approves 5.8% electricity rate adjustment

The Snohomish County PUD’s board approved re-adjusting residential electricity rates by a 5.8% increase in a 2-0 vote.

Snohomish Lions close gap for future Teen Center

The Snohomish Lions Club

Local Subway shop owners stole tips, shorted wages

A U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) investigation found multiple local Subway restaurant franchises stole tips and altered employee timesheets to avoid paying overtime.