City split up with its Avenue D contractor

The city has canceled its contract with a utility line builder that was replacing pipes in a block of Avenue D

Bob Ferguson values behavioral health

WASHINGTON STATE GOVERNOR’S RACE

A letter for Bob Ferguson for governor on why he would prioritize human behavioral health.

Snohomish Transition Center program teaching young adults how to thrive

SNOHOMISH — A program run by the Snohomish School District at its Parkway Campus helps high school graduates aged 18-21 focus on job skills, enjoy leisure activities, and live independently.

Lifelong quilt-maker to be honored as show’s featured artist

The story of Diane Coombs’ life could as easily be told in fabric as in words. Since the 1950s she’s been sewing quilts, each one a different page of her story.

County to hand Heirman space to city

The city could soon be the new stewards of Bob Heirman’s former family homestead.

City wants part of Avenue D land as way to help bring housing

City leaders want to obtain part of the county’s barren yard on Avenue D and designate it for affordable housing.

Everett City Council candidates Bader, Erikson give answers

High school teacher Joseph Erikson is highlighting his progressive brand in his attempt to knock incumbent Scott Bader off the City Council.

In 44th LD, Lovick, Kartak campaigning for state house seat, respond to questions

State Rep. John Lovick is defending his seat against Snohomish Mayor John Kartak

Semi-pro soccer team to play in Nationals

The Steelheads have the trophy, now they want the cup

Roller derby camp shows how it's done

Skurrchh.

SHS and GP robotics team making 3D-printed PPE

for medical centers across the Northwest

Snohomish high school students in the Sonic Squirrels robotics team have utilized their 3D printers

All people age 65+ are now eligible for COVID-19 vaccine

Next in line for COVID-19 vaccines are all people age 65 and older and all people 50 and older who live in the same house as people from other generations, state health officials outlined last week.

Trees around Avenue A gazebo felled

The trees around the Avenue A gazebo needed to come down after all.

NEWS BITES for Dec. 8, 2021

Mayor Kartak goodbye coffee meet

Judge to decide on Walsh Hills housing development proposal

A Superior Court judge is deciding whether the Walsh Hills subdivision can proceed in northeast Snohomish.

Snohomish Home Depot thief out again from jail

The Lake Stevens man behind a string of thefts from the Snohomish Home Depot earlier this year

Fireman mourned after fatal accident while off-duty

It is with great sadness that Snohomish County Fire District 7 and North County Fire/EMS announce the unexpected passing of one of their own.

GroundFrog Day to be retired after this year

Snohomish’s traditional GroundFrog Day is giving way after 18 years.

Lawsuit claims Everett Schools didn’t protect bullied child as best as possible

A new lawsuit against the Everett School District by the parents of a middle school student who was verbally and physically abused by his peers for being gay contends this is a discrimination case because, they say, the school district didn't protect their son like how they would with other kids.

Nonprofit ensures no dog suffers

Beck’s Place helps pet owners while they attend to personal needs