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COVID-19 trends prompt concern of fourth infection wave

Rising COVID-19 case counts locally, despite mass vaccinations, has officials quivering that Snohomish County will fall down a phase in the state’s reopening plan if a fourth wave of COVID-19 infection cases escalates.

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Snohomish Farmers Market hits 30 seasons of freshness on May 6

Opening day for the Snohomish Farmers Market on Thursday, May 6

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Update: State drug possession law developing, latest version removes"personal use" provision which Monroe leaders didn't want

The state Senate on Thursday passed a bill 28-20 to reinstate criminal penalties for possession of drugs.

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There’s still time to make a run for Everett council

With less than six weeks before the official filing week

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Lake Tye Park’s new field and lighting system coming along

The new-and-improved Lake Tye Park will be a symbol of a united effort on the local, county, and state levels.

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News Bites for April 14, 2021

Midtown to be Council topic April 20

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Monroe arts group has plenty in store for future plans

The town’s group for the arts is still producing events while waiting eagerly for the end of the pandemic.

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Everett talking about senior center reopening in long-term future

The Carl Gipson Senior Center could reopen

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Bumps at U.S. 2 bridge to be smoothed over soon

The notable bumps at a joint on U.S. 2’s Pilchuck River Bridge

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Everett Transit wants all-electric bus fleet, and it’s on its way to doing so

U.S. Rep. Rick Larsen thinks the Northwest can lead in exchanging gasoline buses for electrics.

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School admins studying advised 3-foot distance within classroom spaces

School districts are still working out whether to shrink from six feet to three feet

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Lights are back on at Pilchuck Park, but there's more work to do

The crack of the bat hasn’t happened after twilight at Pilchuck Park for quite a while now.

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Input sought on Everett Transit’s future

The city’s bus system wants your input on how well it runs and what path it should take

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Company that collects hard-to-recycle items now serving area

If you hang onto batteries, lightbulbs and grocery bags intending to get them recycled

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Now retiring, Schilaty feels blessed to be part of how Snohomish shaped itself

Pam Schilaty blushed by the tributes given to her last month. Being the center of attention isn’t her thing.

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Wider group to be vaccine-eligible come March 31

More than 2 million more people will become eligible for a COVID-19 vaccine at the end of the month

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Walsh Hills development taken to court

A land-use petition seeking a judge’s review could wedge a stop to the city-approved Walsh Hills housing development in an enclave of northeast Snohomish.

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Catalytic converter thefts are spiking again

The quick-hit job of stealing catalytic converters off cars has resurfaced across Snohomish County, and police want people to protect their pocketbooks.

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Free pre-K classrooms for low-income kids short on supply

There’s no room for hundreds of low-income young children who could gain pivotal primer skills through preschool.