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Snohomish County sees 81% of fentanyl-positive urine samples test positive for meth, report says

Snohomish County sees 81% of fentanyl-positive urine samples test positive for meth, report says

How to carry guns in cars, and recent gun theft data

A story on the legalities of carrying a gun in a vehicle. Also, there have already been 12 instances of thefts of firearms from cars in Everett.

State law adds way for employees to automatically put away for retirement starting in 2027

The introduction of an Auto-IRA program for Washington State starting in 2027 could close the gap for numerous people without retirement savings.

Snohomish reworking its planning code to allow more ADUs to meet state law

State law says Snohomish must allow more Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) whether Snohomish likes it or not. City leaders are evaluating how big they should be and other design factors.

Blackman Lake tests conclude lakebed fueling algae, now how to fix it?

SNOHOMISH — Alleviating Blackman Lake’s algae problems will take time, but scientists have pinned down the source. Now they will propose the possible solution.

SnoCo Movie Club gives movie fans a break from Hollywood flop-busters

Avoid dumb movies, try the SnoCo Movie Club. Next showing is April 20.

City surplus plan turns PD station into housing, riverside public works shop to public civic space

There are plans to sell off some city properties as surplus in coming years, and the City Hall on Union Avenue today might just be on the list depending on what City Council thinks.

25th Everett Film Festival included insights on farming, nature

The 25th Everett Film Festival featured speakers and insights on multiple topics. The attendee crowd topped 200.

Community Transit to standardize fares to $2.50

When light rail arrives to Lynnwood Aug. 30, Community Transit will discontinue its commuter buses down to Seattle soon after. The agency announced it will discard its commuter fare price, and go to a uniform $2.50 for local bus, Swift, Zip Alderwood Shuttle, and DART paratransit services. Comments sought.

Consultant: No contamination clean-up required in Snohomish Pine Avenue block

SNOHOMISH — A third consultant concluded there is no contamination which requires site cleanup in the block of Pine Avenue where there are plans for a future fire station and Snohomish city government buildings.

Still bowling in her 100s (and getting strikes)

For the past 30 years, Mae Tomita has made it her weekly routine to bowl with the Senior League at Strawberry Lanes in Marysville. Now 102, and bowling in the same league with her daughter, she's still bowling over 100.

Snohomish Fire adjusts burn plans down to two houses

Snohomish Fire has adjusted its public burn plans on April 9 and 10 on two houses

River’s Edge Apts. tenants largely are moved back in, but questions linger

Some River's Edge Apartments residents have concerns as they move back in after being displaced by a flood in January.