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County Council delays wetlands decision

The County Council last week paused on acting on updating the rules for wetland buffers and critical areas in its development regulations to do more fact-finding first.

Run Doggies Run

Dogs affectionately described as “smooshed face” dogs launch from the line to see who’s fastest at the first of three Great Small Dog Races held on the Silvertips’ ice rink Jan. 18.

Property owners can get windstorm loans

People who sustained windstorm damage not covered by insurance will be able to meet in-person in Monroe with representatives of the U.S. Small Business Administration Office of Disaster Recovery and Resilience to explore applying for low-interest loans.

Teen stabbed on Broadway, suspect sought and is still at large

Teen stabbed on Broadway, suspect sought and is still at large

Snohomish County to unite to honor Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King’s legacy

Events for the 2025 Martin Luther King Jr. celebrations in Snohomish County.

Big development proposed next to Glacier Peak High debated, defended on impact questions

SNOHOMISH — On Dec. 30, Snohomish County’s Hearing Examiner convened a session to discuss the Eastview Village development next to Glacier Peak High School. The meeting addressed environmental concerns raised during a previous public hearing on Dec. 3.

County working to enlarge safety net as annual homelessness count is next week

This year’s upcoming count is Thursday, Jan. 23. To ask about volunteering, contact Snoco-PITCount@snoco.org or call 425-388-3922.

GroundFrog Day Jan. 25 to cheer Kla Ha Ya Days

SNOHOMISH ­— Snohomish’s annual weather predictiongathering, GroundFrog Day, will feature a preview of Kla Ha Ya Days. This year’s GroundFrog Day will be Saturday, Jan. 25 at noon outside the Carnegie Building, First and Cedar.

Public hearing Wed. on contested alterations to county wetlands code

Public hearing Wed. on contested alterations to county wetlands code

Strike teams caravan to fight L.A. fires

Teams of firefighters from Snohomish County traveled to the Los Angeles area last week to help fight the multiple, vast and deadly wildland fires blazing there.

Oldest state employee, from Monroe, calls it a day at age 91

MONROE — Gloria Hopkins knew a small celebration would happen for her retirement, but was wowed by how big a deal it would become. At age 91, she was the state’s oldest classified employee, verified by the state’s human resources division within its Office of Financial Management. On Dec. 31, Hopkins clocked out for the last time, concluding 27 years of working in accounting at the Monroe Correctional Complex for the state Department of Corrections (DOC).

New Everett Chamber growing as businesses join

EVERETT — All systems are “go” for the launch this month of a revived Greater Everett Chamber of Commerce. The chamber will open with about 130 members. On Jan. 15, speaker John Carswell kicks off a Lunch & Learn program with a speech at 11:30 a.m. in the APEX Art and Cultural Center, 1611 Everett Ave.

82 people in county died while homeless

Eighty-two people, if not more, died while homeless in Snohomish County during 2024. Nine were known to be veterans.

Cities using AI tools to track tourism, foot traffic

Data collected and compiled through AI is unleashing new ways for cities and entities to figure out how to ramp up their tourism efforts.