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How to carry guns in cars, and recent gun theft data

A story on the legalities of carrying a gun in a vehicle. Also, there have already been 12 instances of thefts of firearms from cars in Everett.

State law adds way for employees to automatically put away for retirement starting in 2027

The introduction of an Auto-IRA program for Washington State starting in 2027 could close the gap for numerous people without retirement savings.

Snohomish's Historical Society group has reawakened

SNOHOMISH HISTORICAL SOCIETY

A letter about the Snohomish Historical Society in the April 17 Tribune.

Snohomish reworking its planning code to allow more ADUs to meet state law

State law says Snohomish must allow more Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) whether Snohomish likes it or not. City leaders are evaluating how big they should be and other design factors.

Blackman Lake tests conclude lakebed fueling algae, now how to fix it?

SNOHOMISH — Alleviating Blackman Lake’s algae problems will take time, but scientists have pinned down the source. Now they will propose the possible solution.

SnoCo Movie Club gives movie fans a break from Hollywood flop-busters

Avoid dumb movies, try the SnoCo Movie Club. Next showing is April 20.

City surplus plan turns PD station into housing, riverside public works shop to public civic space

There are plans to sell off some city properties as surplus in coming years, and the City Hall on Union Avenue today might just be on the list depending on what City Council thinks.

Keep Everett Fire under city's domain

EVERETT STRUCTURAL DEFICIT

A letter in the April 10 Tribune.

25th Everett Film Festival included insights on farming, nature

The 25th Everett Film Festival featured speakers and insights on multiple topics. The attendee crowd topped 200.

Snohomish vs. Lake Stevens softball

Softball action in the April 10 Tribune.

Community Transit to standardize fares to $2.50

When light rail arrives to Lynnwood Aug. 30, Community Transit will discontinue its commuter buses down to Seattle soon after. The agency announced it will discard its commuter fare price, and go to a uniform $2.50 for local bus, Swift, Zip Alderwood Shuttle, and DART paratransit services. Comments sought.

Everett Silvertips hockey advance to WHL Semifinal

The Everett Silvertips punched their ticket to the Western Hockey League Conference Semifinals with a 5-0 win over Vancouver on Sunday, April 7, sweeping four games in a row. Everett now face the Portland Winterhawks. The series starts Friday, April 12 in Portland. The Silvertips have semifinal home games at Angel of the Winds Arena, 2000 Hewitt Ave., on Monday, April 15 and Friday, April 19. Game tickets went on sale earlier this week.

Consultant: No contamination clean-up required in Snohomish Pine Avenue block

SNOHOMISH — A third consultant concluded there is no contamination which requires site cleanup in the block of Pine Avenue where there are plans for a future fire station and Snohomish city government buildings.