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 — 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.
The Everett Film Festival on Saturday, April 6 puts the spotlight on films from off the beaten path.
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.
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.
WSDOT will be painting the I-5 Snohomish River Bridge
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.
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 — A slate of additional citywide developer incentives for affordable housing got the OK last week.
The Snohomish County PUD’s board approved re-adjusting residential electricity rates by a 5.8% increase in a 2-0 vote.
The Snohomish Lions Club
A U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) investigation found multiple local Subway restaurant franchises stole tips and altered employee timesheets to avoid paying overtime.
Two tenth graders sat beside each other during class in 1947. In June 2024, they will have been married for 73 years.
Parks officials are clear the 113-year-old Clark Park gazebo will be demolished.
Fighting fire with fire might seem odd, but it is purposeful for reducing wildfire risk.