Snohomish Buzz Inn will close when lease is up, new restaurant planned for space

SNOHOMISH — The Buzz Inn restaurant at Harvey Field was to bow out. Since then, things have firmed up for another year.

Everett Libraries making cutbacks starting Dec. 1

EVERETT — The Everett public library system will be open fewer days and fewer hours starting Dec. 1, and be providing fewer general services, its director outlined at City Council.

Albertsons and Kroger mega-merger of grocery store chains is dead

The Albertsons and Kroger mega-merger of grocery store chains is dead.

SNOHOMISH MIDTOWN DISTRICTCouncil declines tax exemption in 4-3 vote to seek other paths

A 4-3 vote by the City Council last week put an end to talks of offering developers a tax waiver that intended to jointly encourage development and affordable housing in the Midtown District up Avenue D.

Community Transit asking for public feedback through Dec. 17 on reconfiguring bus service

In advance of Sound Transit light rail reaching Snohomish County in 2024

The 1940 Salvadalena Farm Fire

Big fire

Mixup leaks Democrats' push for property tax cap lift, more

A Democratic state senator’s errant email is shedding light on new taxes that she and her colleagues may pursue in 2025 as well as a strategy to sell them to the public.

Monroe Wendy’s fast-food restaurant still on track

MONROE — A future Wendy’s fast-food restaurant to be built in the Fred Meyer parking lot fronting U.S. 2 was still on track as of December. City planners have approved the Wendy’s final site plan, a key step before construction.

Hyper creative: Pro graffiti artists coming to Everett to show and share their talent over four days

On Aug. 4-7, an all-day Paint Jam event is coming to Everett, bringing with it the creation of 30 new murals throughout the city

Snohomish public safety concerns for city residents outlined

Crime prevention emerges as a prominent concern for over 80% of city residents, a survey by the city’s Public Safety Board (PSB) revealed.

AquaSox stadium talks at City Council take pause for longer review

The City Council voted unanimously last week to give themselves a little more time to decide whether to spend $1.15 million for two consulting firms to work toward what would be the long-term public stadium of the AquaSox minor league team.

County’s Carnegie Building in Everett opens as a place to get help

The county has a new symbol of hope in its efforts to assist vulnerable residents in need.

Community court would assist low-level offenders out of homelessness

A special style of court to rebuild the lives of people charged with low-level crimes is being sought by legal professionals within Snohomish County.

Snohomish Senior Center, at 30, gives community a second home

There's going to be a party on April 18

County prosecutor wants to end 2-gram waiver for drug crimes introduced by predecessor, but first wants additional staff

Funding is needed to push low-level drug offenders into treatment, rather than having them spend the night in jail then go free.

Longfellow spared gut job by school board

Board takes 4-1 vote against letting a salvager inside

New limits, closures to hinder virus spread

The city of Snohomish canceled all nonessential meetings, and Snohomish, Monroe and Everett schools closed in response to state orders to take action to avoid spreading COVID-19.

Local spirit-makers shifting to make hand sanitizer

Many local distilleries are stepping up and applying their craft to help address the urgent need in communities on the shortage of hand sanitizer.

SHS play adapts “Mean Girls” film to stage

Shows through May 12

SNOHOMISH -- Snohomish High's play has a final run of shows this weekend

Local restaurants strive to keep their footing during coronavirus shutdowns

Restaurants, like many businesses, have had to suddenly adjust on-the-fly in response to the coronavirus outbreak.