Recommendations from Everett Mayor’s Drug Task Force, to address opioid crisis, are robust but will take time, money

EVERETT — The Mayor’s Drug Crisis Task Force, initiated to address the fentanyl crisis in Everett, gave a set of recommended actions presented to officials at a recent meeting.

New Snohomish City Hall / PD campus designs shown, funding plan nearly done

SNOHOMISH -- Details of the future City Hall in Snohomish to be built at Pine Avenue and Third Street.

Tennis event at Everett arena to feature Serena Williams

When the United States takes on Latvia’s team in the Fed Tennis Cup at Angel of the Winds Arena Feb. 7 and 8, all eyes may be on Serena Williams when she takes the court.

Snohomish will still have two fire stations ifFD4-city campus concept advances

Snohomish will still have two fire stations in town

Vehicle thieves apprehended in Snohomish

On the evening of Sunday, Jan. 30, deputies responded to an armed robbery in the 9600 block of 32nd Street SE in Lake Stevens

Challengers file in Snohomish City Council elections

Two new faces will be joining the City Council, but nothing is guaranteed on who. Marc Crawford and public safety commission chair Donna Ray are running for Councilwoman Lynn Schilaty’s open seat.

Roundabout at Avenue D – State Route 9 intersection in the works

There are plans for a roundabout on state Route 9 where it meets the intersection at Avenue D.

Everett approves doubling Accessory Dwelling Units

The city will allow up to two accessory dwelling units (ADUs) in single-family residential zones, from a City Council vote last week

Snohomish County Courthouse gunman wanted to force judge’s attention, now is held on $1 million bail

Bail was set for $1 million

Candidates for Monroe council,school board include big voices

Five challengers are aiming for two City Council seats this November.

Offloading Everett Fire ineffective idea

EVERETT STRUCTURAL DEFICIT

Everett’s structural budget deficit is a problem that will not be solved by joining a Regional Fire Authority (Jan. 17, Feb. 14 Tribune stories).

Driver who killed Snohomish teens sentenced

SNOHOMISH — In March 2023, two best friends from Snohomish were out celebrating one of them turning 18 with a trip to Seattle’s Alki Beach when their car was hit by a drunken driver going the wrong way on the West Seattle bridge.

Monroe vs. Edmonds-Woodway Boys Basketball

Edmonds-Woodway Warrior junior William Alseth (on right) and a teammate double-team Bearcat senior Kieren Greear during the battle Feb. 10 between the two top teams of Wesco 3A North and Wesco 3A South.

Snohomish council talks about city goals, outlines future projects

At a City Council budget workshop last week, a draft of the council’s goals was proposed and selected by council members to be finalized at a future meeting.

Marci Larsen selected as new Monroe Schools superintendent

The Monroe School Board on Thursday selected Marci Larsen

Wesco lays out plan to hold short seasons

Wesco’s plan for high school sports

Everett adds “no-sit/no-lie” buffer near downtown

EVERETT -- Everett has added another “no-sit/no-lie” buffer near downtown.

Everett Library's two branches expand their hours

The city’s two public libraries are extending their hours starting this week as they climb back toward pre-pandemic service levels.

Snohomish council to have a vacancy, maybe two, this election year

One seat on the City Council may be vacant, possibly two, as the candidates up for election weigh running for another term.

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.