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What-if study of merging city, regional bus agencies nearsfinish; transit union says stop

A study on whether to consolidate Everett’s city bus system into the larger Community Transit system is nearing the light of day

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Ferrets are this Everett shelter’s focus

The Washington Ferret Rescue and Shelter is a nonprofit, no-kill shelter that aims to adopt ferrets to loving homes

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Everett council District 2 represents midtown, downtown

The council district system being introduced this year has two candidates running for District No. 2: Greg Lineberry and Paula Rhyne.

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Changes to Lord Hill Park plan upsets mountain bikers

Reversal on exclusive-use zones, removal of trail pieces in plan

Reversal on exclusive-use zones, removal of trail pieces in plan

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Port commission authorizes condemning Kimberly-Clark mill site

Calling it a crucial site, and hearing this is a once-in-a-century chance, the three-member port commission unanimously gave executive director Les Reardanz the power to pursue condemning the former Kimberly-Clark mill site to put it under the port’s ownership.

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Trio of youth rodeo stars from Snohomish make it to Nationals

This year, three Snohomish High School (SHS) rodeo stars will be headed to the 2019 National High School Finals Rodeo (NHSFR) July 14-20 at Sweetwater Events Complex in Rock Springs, Wyoming to represent Washington state and Snohomish County in the world’s largest rodeo.

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Two months later, Monroe woman Kenna Harris is still missing

Kenna Harris, 25, has been missing since March 31

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Local wedding pros, faced with little to do, lost $1.1mil

This should be Rebecca Grant’s happiest time of the year.

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Need a doctor? Virtual visits can help lessen virus spread

Health care officials are walking the tightrope to treat COVID-19 while minimizing its spread, and some local health agencies are setting up systems to do both.

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Snohomish looks at how to create more affordable housing

The City Council last week discussed affordable housing and the changes needed to the city’s zoning to meet its goals.

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Jail fees are rising, but cities catch a small break

Many city budget writers were stunned when an updated fee schedule for the county jail came out.

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Snohomish Affordable Housing Group nonprofit plans to expand sites

At the corner of Bonneville Avenue and 14th Street, workers are leveling ground for a unique affordable housing complex.

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Students forging career skills through Sno-Isle Tech Center

At one of the county’s most unique learning sites, the Sno-Isle Tech Skills Center, the Everett School Board was treated to a tour that engaged all five senses.

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Waits Motel condemnation gets OK by council

Neighbors relieved, although motel recently had turnaround

The potential future owners of the Waits Motel were stunned by the city's plan to condemn, acquire and demolish the site

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Decision on religious center's compatibility in rural area comes soon

Will a remodel of a mosque on State Street be deemed compatible enough for its rural Clearview neighborhood?

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NEWS BITES for Aug. 31, 2022

Countywide opioid overdose vigil Aug. 31

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Three-way primary for Karen Guzak’s council seat

Three candidates are vying for the seat held by Councilwoman Karen Guzak, a former mayor and active business owner who is ready to pass the torch after 12 years on council.

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Norton Playfield housing project for homeless kids denied 4-2 over location

In a 4-2 vote that was clearly tough to make, the City Council last week denied a nonprofit’s rezone request to be able to build a multi-story apartment complex for homeless families in a historic single-family neighborhood.

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Fun on one wheel: The Cathcart Unicycle Club

The Cathcart Unicycle Club has made riding look easy for 29 years

SNOHOMISH — The Cathcart Unicycle Club has made riding look easy for 29 years.