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Nonprofit wants Everett law that bans addict aid centers from using 1st floor downtown reversed, city says no

A nonprofit that provides substance use disorder counseling would like the city to reverse its ban on having such services on the first floor of buildings in downtown.

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Everett hedgehog breeder avoids penalties after investigation

Police have declined to file charges against a breeder accused of housing 53 hedgehogs in dirty enclosures.

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What can you do if you owe months of rent?

Gov. Inslee extends the clock on evictions, sets rules barring them

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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.

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Monroe searching for cash for north area park

The city will need to rearrange its $5 million funding plan

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Blackmans Lake health is focus of Feb. 25 meeting

The fate of Blackmans Lake may unfold like a “choose your own adventure” novel, and it is up to the community to decide which path to take.

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Lake Stevens karate champ, 13, to represent U.S. in Pan Am games

Karate competitor Lawrence Muhat, 13, will be representing the United States this month in the Junior Pan American Games being held in Ecuador.

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Traveling without boundaries: Rural van service restarts with grant money

SNOHOMISH COUNTY -- New funding has expanded transportation services in rural areas for seniors and people with disabilities.

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NEWS BITES for August 12, 2020

Q&A on Everett’s budget on Thursday

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Everett Mayor, servant leader Pete Kinch dies at 80

Mayor Pete Kinch, who ran the city from 1990 to 1994, spent a lifetime as a public servant, businessman and community volunteer.

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Popular Snohomish motorcycle show happens Sunday

Thousands of motorcycles from across the state will descend on the city Sunday

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Everett’s Wintertide festival features events to do all December

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

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Fire District 4 board candidates both emphasize service

Fire District 4’s longest-serving commissioner is being challenged for re-election by a resident who’s spent years studying the district.

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COVID cases hit new peak, stretching hospitals thin (2021)

COVID-19 infections are happening more than ever seen before during the pandemic.

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Lynn Schilaty resigns from Snohomish council as her family is moving

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

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City tackles squatters with new rules

The issue of “nuisance” calls to law enforcement was addressed in two different cities last week.

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Fire – city land deal taken off the table

The real estate contract between the city and Fire District 4 over three properties is canceled.

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A passion for preserving Snohomish County drives him

Many people would describe him as a person of integrity, someone who puts his heart and soul into everything he does.

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Allowing more at-home businesses being discussed in Everett

The city sees an opportunity to expand local goods and foster entrepreneurship by widening what kinds of at-home businesses can operate.

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Renewing roads benefit district tax is on Snohomish ballots

Voters are being asked whether to continue the city’s 0.2 percent sales tax for roads under what’s called a Transportation Benefit District.