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Snohomish brewer sentenced to six months in jail

Brewer Frank Sandoval was sentenced to jail for six months, which started Dec. 13, on one count of communicating with a minor for immoral purposes by Snohomish County Superior Court Judge George Appel Dec. 13.

Sound Transit’s CEO Julie Timm to exit role

Sound Transit’s CEO Julie Timm will be exiting for personal reasons Jan. 12, creating a search for a new leader for the second time in 18 months.

Decision nears on townhome development proposal near 522 – Paradise Lake Road

A proposed townhome community off of Paradise Lake Road faced a new round of neighborhood opposition last week.

Snohomish Schools proposes moving sixth graders to middle school starting in 2025-26 school year

The Snohomish School District is taking steps to shift sixth grade from elementary school to middle school beginning with the 2025-26 school year.

Everett City Council limit on serving two seats withdrawn

An idea to preclude people serving in other elected offices from being on Everett City Council was withdrawn last week by its originator

Mayor Franklin hires retired Chief Templeman for vacant senior administration role

Retired Police Chief Dan Templeman has joined Mayor Cassie Franklin’s administration as one of her two senior executive directors.

EvergreenHealth ends free nurse advice line

EvergreenHealth closed its Healthline Saturday, Dec. 9, the hospital system announced Monday, after 30 years. It was a free service for people to speak with a nurse for advice and guidance on health conditions they were experiencing.

Snohomish proposed affordable housing incentives get go-ahead at Planning Commission

The Planning Commission Dec. 6 signed off on incentives to encourage the development of low-income housing.

Pharm A Save Monroe exits pharmacy business

Pharm A Save Monroe, by how the public knows it, ceased this week when it transferred its prescription files to Rite Aid.

Man in peril rescued from river; swift water rescue during last week's floodsMembers of multiple fire crews convene during the rescue of a man who went four miles downriver Dec. 5 during last week

On the evening of Tuesday, Dec. 5, Snohomish Regional Fire & Rescue (SRFR) and additional fire crews were dispatched for a man in a small boat going down the raging Skykomish River in Monroe who’d called 911.

Jury finds Snohomish brewer not guilty on molestation charges

A jury found Snohomish brewer Frank Sandoval not guilty on two charges of second-degree child molestation and found him guilty of one charge of communicating with a minor for immoral purposes.

Providence nurses reach tentative agreement

Providence nurses have reached a tentative agreement after negotiations finished Friday, Dec. 1, according to the union.

NEWS BITES for December 6, 2023

Park Place school fields open for public play

Evergreen Arboretum lit up all December with winter lights

Evergreen Arboretum and Gardens has transformed into a mesmerizing winter wonderland. Wintertide Lights invites the community to experience the magic of the season through an enchanting display of lights and engaging activities.