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Dairy farming is in transition in Snohomish County

Dairy farming in Snohomish County, as a whole, has less farms, but really the market is shifting for a number of reasons

Dairy farming in Snohomish County, as a whole, has less farms, but really the market is shifting for a number of reasons.

Summer meal programs keep kids fed in Snohomish County

Schools are letting out for the summer and local area children seeking a reliable source of food are eligible to participate in free summer meal programs. Information for Snohomish County.

Public defender case limits per lawyer may reduce if rules change, worrying cities of budget costs to hire more lawyers

Public defenders need to be juggling fewer cases per year, says the state’s bar association. The state court system is considering it. It could frame up a conflict of priorities, though. Indigent defense is taxpayer-paid out of local government budgets, and they’re already strapped.

Bike repair classes

Bike repairs at the Evergreen Branch Library occur on a monthly basis.

Waits Motel demolition underway

EVERETT — Waits Motel demolition underway

Petition circulating to raise Everett’s minimum wage

EVERETT -- A petition circulating to raise Everett’s minimum wage

Everett Police featured on “live cops”-style TV show

Everett Police were featured on “live cops”-style TV show

Model magic in Monroe

MONROE — The amazing world of a maker of huge items, largely from a one-person shop

70 years of going fast: Evergreen Speedway gives generations of fans thrills with all kinds of motorsport

MONROE — The Evergreen Speedway in Monroe is celebrating its 70th anniversary this year, and it plans to celebrate all season.

Sheriff’s Posse has folks ride for fun, cheer

SNOHOMISH — Sheriff’s Posse has folks ride for fun, cheer

NEWS BITES for June 12, 2024

A big bridge closure in Everett, an update on the Monroe Police Department lobby and the Tribune wins an award.

Everett city minimum wage law being developed for election vote

EVERETT -- Two efforts to increase the minimum wage are afoot.

Assaults on prison staff prompt picket

MONROE — Assaults on prison staff prompted a sign-waving event June 5 outside the Monroe prison. Assaults are up since 2019, even though there's fewer inmates.

Snohomish County to seek 0.2% Sales Tax for public safety

Snohomish County will be seeking a 0.2% Sales Tax for public safety

Clark Park Gazebo to be relocated for dog park, City Council wants assurance of followthrough

EVERETT — The City Council determined to remove the Clark Park gazebo for the city's dog park plan.