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Candidate forum for 44th Legislative District

The League of Women Voters of Snohomish County held a forum on July 13 for candidates of the Washington State Legislative District 44 position two

Development on Terrace Avenue discussed

Housing construction company DR Horton held an online meeting Thursday, Sept. 24 to address the concerns of Walsh Hills’ neighbors.

Discarded Christmas trees go onward to renewed uses

The tradition of boy scouts recycling Christmas trees is as synonymous with the holiday season as milk and cookies.

This little lamb in Fobes Hill is part of the neighborhood

SNOHOMISH — “I’ve seen a lot of people walk by here over the years but I haven’t seen this,” a neighbor said as he shut off his lawnmower to go get a better view: a lamb was strutting down the road.

Public freeze shelter is at Fairgrounds because of virus

As winter temperatures plummet, and COVID-19 cases continue to rise, cold weather shelters within the county are faced with new problems.

Redmon to run for Mayor, Kartak won’t say yet

City Council President Linda Redmon has officially announced she will be running for Mayor of Snohomish in 2021, while current Mayor John Kartak has yet to make his announcement on whether he plans to run for re-election.

“Tree of Hope” gives joy during tough pandemic

What started as a fun activity for the kids on Easter became a beacon of optimism in the Housing Hope Monroe Family Village.

Marshall Field open space rezone recommended

The planning commission recommended approving amendments to the Marshall Field rezone at an Oct. 12 public hearing.

Give them plastic bags, and the city will get a bench

Snohomish Lions Club collecting plastic

Tough year for downtown retailers

Small businesses have been hurting financially since the beginning of the pandemic.

Senior centers continue lunch programs as go-to resource to stay fed

The pandemic has had an impact on just about every social demographic.

Fred Meyer, QFC workers told not to wear Black Lives Matter buttons

Fred Meyer and QFC, both under the Kroger umbrella of grocery retail stores, have banned employees from wearing Black Lives Matter (BLM) buttons while at work.

The Snohomish Farmers Market grew in attendance this year

Despite the peak of the Coronavirus outbreak, the Snohomish Farmers Market managed to sustain success in the midst of an economic shutdown.

Snohomish council talks about city goals, outlines future projects

At a City Council budget workshop last week, a draft of the council’s goals was proposed and selected by council members to be finalized at a future meeting.

Wesco lays out plan to hold short seasons

Wesco’s plan for high school sports

Future building heights along Avenue D discussed

The city’s Midtown District task force held its third meeting spanning two separate dates, Oct. 13 and Oct. 27.

Snohomish Council selects its next member, with assist from Mayor

A new city council member will be sworn into office on Nov. 3.

Prep sports begin Dec. 28, open coaching extended

The “second” season of high school sports is around the corner.

Local schools to start fall 100% online

Under the guidance of the Snohomish Health District, Monroe, Everett and Snohomish school districts have announced schools will be 100% remote learning to start the 2020-2021 school year, despite majority survey results.

Area food banks prepare for Thanksgiving

Food banks will most likely serve a larger number of families in a year riddled with challenges.