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Expert to speak on Fentanyl’s impacts to cities

Sam Quinones, a journalist and author who has spent years following the impacts of narcotics on communities, including the opioid epidemic, will be speaking at a public forum about Fentanyl on Thursday, Sept. 28 in Lake Stevens.

Lake Stevens man admits to Machias shooting when asked in traffic stop

The man who raised his gun and shot a man in the chest while driving on a Machias roadway cried when told his action killed someone, the police report says.

Upcoming free art studios tour in Snohomish is for all to see

Thirteen local art studios will open their doors to the public Saturday, Sept. 30 and Sunday, Oct. 1, for the first annual Snohomish Studio Tour.

Officer Dan Rocha may get road name honoring his life

Police Officer Dan Rocha, who died in the line of duty in March 2022, is poised to have a street section named for him near Everett Community College.

Fred Meyer on Casino Road could have closed

Fred Meyer corporate was concerned enough by theft and safety concerns at its store at Evergreen Way and Casino Road that it floated an inquiry to the city about possibly closing it, a July city internal memo to the mayor mentions.

Meet the Websters, the husband-and-wife who went headfirst into serving SnohomishBill and Erin Webster smile for a photo.

Since their arrival in October of 2019, Bill and Erin Webster have been dedicated to the close-knit and nurturing community that is Snohomish.

Could rail crossings be eventually separated in Monroe?

Almost every city resident has experienced waiting for the train to pass through. But what if the roads didn’t cross the rails?

Snohomish road plans include Second St. roundabout

The city has laid out its planned transportation priorities for the next six years, including a roundabout at Second Street and Pine Avenue as well as better traffic controls along Bickford Avenue.

Sen. Hawkins talks budget, K-12, 522 cash at town hall

State Sen. Brad Hawkins held a town hall in Monroe Wednesday, Sept. 6 which discussed the state budget, transportation, nursing, K-12 spending, and the Senator’s views on all of the above.

Story update from Sept. 27, 2023:

Three restaurants told to straighten out the permits for their tents approached the City Council seeking a solution as the weather is turning, saying they'll lose business if they lose the tents.

Flaw in Ford fullsize trucks makes them theft target

Many full-size Ford trucks have been stolen in the area.

Monroe gun shop on Lewis burglarized

The Monroe Police Department responded to Armageddon Arms for a burglary in which many guns were stolen Sept. 6.

Monroe looks for input on its public trails at meeting Sept. 21

The city's parks department is interested in adding more trails and pathways in the city over the next 20 years.

Monroe "Belonging" event Sept. 9 celebrates cultures

This Saturday, folks have the chance to gather to celebrate cultures. The event is called Belonging, and it is happening Sept. 9 from noon to 6 p.m. at Sky River Park.

Rabid bat found near Snohomish

A Snohomish-area bat tested positive for rabies