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New chainsaw carving in Snohomish honors Riverview

SNOHOMISH — A big eagle from a local carver honors Riverview Elementary school nearby.

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Many reasons to vote yes on Monroe Prop. 1

CITY OF MONROE PROPOSITION 1

A letter on Monroe Proposition 1 on November ballots.

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Snohomish utility bill increases criticized as burdensome

Snohomish utility bill increases criticized as burdensome

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

On March 30, Everett Transit gave a demonstration ride on one of its newest electric buses to the Congressman from Washington’s Second Congressional District to show how far it’s come.

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Monroe Council wants to re-assess parking downtown

The City Council wants to take a new comprehensive look on downtown parking.

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Blackman Lake phosphorous controls proposed on developments

SNOHOMISH — A proposal to protect the Blackman Lake watershed would place new requirements on development in the immediate area of the lake

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Public hearings in July include new sales tax measure

The Snohomish County Council will hold a public hearing of a proposition for the ballot for a new countywide sales and use tax of 0.2% to be used for public safety, health and criminal justice on Wednesday, July 10 at 10:30 a.m. on the 8th floor of the Robert J. Drewel Building, 3000 Rockefeller Ave., Everett.

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City surplus plan turns PD station into housing, riverside public works shop to public civic space

There are plans to sell off some city properties as surplus in coming years, and the City Hall on Union Avenue today might just be on the list depending on what City Council thinks.

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NEWS BITES for August 26, 2020

Snohomish Chalet site proposed to be redeveloped into housing

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County using its pandemic cash to add 360 new child care slots

County Executive Dave Somers announced Thursday that the county is spreading $7.6 million to six organizations

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City, county to look for sites for new stadium in Everett

Webbly needs better stomping grounds.

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Decision nears on townhome development proposal near 522 – Paradise Lake Road

A proposed townhome community off of Paradise Lake Road faced a new round of neighborhood opposition last week.

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Boeing decides to end 787 Dreamliner assembly in Everett

The Boeing Co.’s official announcement that it is consolidating 787 Dreamliner production to its South Carolina plant rippled through the state last week.

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Lawmakers propose pay-by-mile charge for Washington drivers

OLYMPIA – A proposed bill in the state Legislature could charge drivers for how much they drive in order to fundtransportation projects. Supporters of the idea point to declining gas tax revenues, while opponents are skeptical of the system’s potential.

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Snohomish Boys & Girls Club opens brand-new teen center

SNOHOMISH -- The Snohomish Boys & Girls' Club's Teen Center big reveal.

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Mark “Chewey” Nuss, known for running Fred’s, dies

SNOHOMISH — Friends were devastated by news that Mark “Chewey” Nuss, the proprietor of Fred’s Rivertown Alehouse, died recently. He was 64. Known for his beard, smile and playful shirts, he had a serious stroke in 2021. It impacted the business, and his wife faced working both the restaurant and as caretaker. In 2024 community members rallied to help the family.

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Monroe may use bonds to fund municipal campus

Another piece to how the city’s municipal campus plan may come together is now clearer

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Sky Valley Food Bank’s new director can use more volunteers

The Sky Valley Food Bank has a new director who’s an experienced hand.

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PUD adds baseline fee to bills starting April

Your power bill will increase by about $3 per month starting this April

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Help explain Snohomish’s future to your neighbors

The city planning department is looking for people to join a new Civic Ambassador program