Tattoo artist who fled Ukraine finds Snohomish

SNOHOMISH — Tucked in an Avenue D strip mall sits Stray Cat Tattoo, and in this studio Viktoriia Veprentsova has found a haven for her art after fleeing the war in Ukraine. Veprentsova is a 21-year-old tattoo artist who made waves throughout Europe with her work.

Remembering the summer Snohomish sent its band to Europe: The 1968 tour

In the summer of 1968, Snohomish High's band students performed in six foreign countries on a European tour.

Go-kart track in Monroe

Go-kart racing is back in Snohomish County with a small track that recently opened outside Evergreen Speedway.

Snohomish vets memorial should be back to Carnegie by end of May

Snohomish’s veterans memorial should be installed beside the Carnegie Building by the end of May, and a celebration will be held on Memorial Day.

County budget includes 2.5% property tax jump

Snohomish County’s $1.2 billion budget for next year includes money to equip all sheriff’s deputies with body cameras,

Monroe School Superintendent Blasko resigns $396,000 richer

After being on paid administrative leave for more than six months, Monroe School Superintendent Justin Blasko has agreed to resign his position on July 31.

Man gifted car as next step toward rebuilding his life

It was a surprise that should mean a lot.

The Roosevelt Store’s story is nearing an endThe Roosevelt Store as it stood last week. It is winding down operations but what’s next for the site is unclear. The large name logo on the side was e

The days have become numbered for the Roosevelt Store, the community market near Roosevelt and Trombley roads.

Everett utility rates to increase due to escalating costs of business

The city’s utility system is asking the City Council to authorize 5% utility bill increases

Everett Historical Commission calls for respect

When the city planning director overruled the all-volunteer historical commission

Snohomish’s finance director may leave for Mukilteo

The city’s finance director may be returning to his old city of Mukilteo if its council there says yes.

Everett’s Wintertide festival features events to do all December

The city will be ringing with caroling, cocoa, holiday greetings and Santa throughout December.

Lynn Schilaty resigns from Snohomish council as her family is moving

Longtime City Councilwoman Lynn Schilaty is leaving her position earlier than anticipated.

Next steps on East Monroe site

The landowner of the East Monroe greenspace wanted the city to enter into a letter of intent formalizing the city into purchasing 43 acres of land, but City Council members resisted June 23.

County offering new round of grants for small businesses

Small businesses can apply for coronavirus-assistance grants from Snohomish County now until Monday, June 22.

Prison-unit mothball plans by state DOC makes cuts in Monroe

The state prison system is consolidating capacity, including in Monroe

Bad to take parking spots from First Street’s core

UW FIRST STREET CONCEPTS

A letter to the editor about the First Street template concepts presented by UW students in May.

GroundFrog Day to be retired after this year

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

Snohomish Aquatic Center prices to rise in September

Snohomish Aquatic Center prices to rise in September