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Quarter midget racing organization fears losing track in contract bid cycle

MONROE — The nonprofit that runs youth quarter midget racing at the Evergreen State Fair Park fears it will get shut out of running on its longtime track.

County Council has mixed views on County Executive’s property tax increase

County Executive Dave Somers’ proposal to raise the county property tax rate by 8%, which would pencil to about a $15 increase to a $600,000 home according to the county finance office, has generated two separate countermeasures from the County Council ratcheting the rate down. Council Vice President Nate Nehring proposes taking no increase, and making multiple budget cuts to offset not having as much revenue come in. Nehring said the public doesn’t have an appetite for more taxes. Council President Jared Mead proposed a middle ground of 4%.

Glacier Peak turns back clock with production of “Radium Girls”

SNOHOMISH — Glacier Peak High School’s theatre students are turning back the clock to bring history to life onstage with their fall production of “Radium Girls” that has shows Nov. 22 and 23.

Holiday and winter events around the immediate Snohomish County area

“When is the tree lighting” and other questions answered for events in Snohomish, Monroe and Everett

Community Transit Thanksgiving holiday schedule alterations

Community Transit makes changes to hours of service on Thanksgiving Day and the day after.

Snohomish Chamber doing “The Big Give” public holiday event

SNOHOMISH — The chamber is doing a new initiative this weekend called The Big Give, a free-entry event meant to show off some Christmas spirit.

Bickford Bridge fix won’t be fast

SNOHOMISH — There’s no quick fix for the pothole covered by a steel plate on the Bickford Bridge over state Route 9.

Lake Stevens football marches onward at State

Lake Stevens took a rain-soaked win during the first round of State 4A Saturday, Nov. 17 at Lake Stevens’ field. Lake Stevens’ second round game is Nov. 23 against Chiawana High at Chiawana’s home stadium in Pasco.

Snohomish versus Everett volleyball

Snohomish volleyball action

Glacier Peak volleyball on to State

Districts volleyball action against Mount Si. The Glacier Peak Grizzlies had a 3-0 win.

Snohomish gaining pre-pro soccer team in the USL

Snohomish will have a USL2 League team which will start playing in 2025.

Janice Greene: A woman everywhere, all at once

EVERETT -- Profile story on Janice Greene.

Cold weather shelters open for when freezing temps threaten

Cold weather shelters around Snohomish County available for when freezing temps threaten

AmeriCorps Seniors programs give a way to give back

Ways for seniors to give back through their time.

Monroe football advances to State

A crush of Monroe Bearcat defenders get onto Bellarmine Lions junior Elias Givins during a critical game Saturday, Nov. 9 at Monroe’s home field to decide which team advances to state. The Lions came to play, and their 35-41 loss was closer than this photo would indicate.