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Snohomish's Kenwanda Golf Course may wind down next year

Teresa Quitta, of Mill Creek, makes a putt on the sixth hole at Kenwanda during a chilly morning round of golf Saturday, Dec. 5. The golf course is just south off Connelly Road in the Fiddler’s Bluff area, and its owner is looking to retire.

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.

Update on Oct. 27:Everett Public Schools will pause on its plans to return students to school

School districts put a pause on the return to school plan

The challenge of online schooling is apparent and the desire to go back to the classroom seems to outweigh the risk of COVID-19 in the eyes of students and parents.

Snohomish real estate duo’s TV show renewed

The HGTV show “Unsellable Houses,” set in Snohomish County, has been picked up for a second season and is scheduled for 13 episodes.

Monroe first-graders back home after all

The district’s reopening plan to use an in-person model of learning for first graders

Christmas House, which helps families with toys, will distribute at food banks

For the first time in 39 years, Christmas House will not be operating for the holiday season

Young students may have option to attend school inside classrooms in near future

The Snohomish Health District released an update Thursday, Sept. 10 stating that elementary students could possibly be back in classrooms by the end of the month.

High school sports season schedule held off by four weeks

High school athletics in Snohomish County will have to wait once again

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

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

Be good for goodness sake ...

Christmas House gives for 38th year to families living well below poverty line

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.

Snohomish Police chief swear-in paused for further negotiation with sheriff's office

The interim police chief position currently held by Captain Robert Palmer will be extended beyond the 90-day period.

Everett's downtown flower program revived

The Downtown Everett Association (DEA) has adopted the annual Viva Color flower program. On Saturday, May 30, the organization, with the help of many volunteers, planted the colorful flowers in the sidewalk planters along the streets of Everett’s downtown.

Drone technology provides air support

In hopes of being on the cutting edge of technology, the city its now operating an Unmanned Aerial System program.

Area food banks prepare for Thanksgiving

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

WATVs allowed permanent road use in Snohomish

The owners of wheeled all-terrain vehicles (WATVs), also known as side-by-sides, can rejoice as they can continue to enjoy riding on the streets of Snohomish.

Monroe police K-9 Sam assists in large drug bust

Monroe Police narcotics K-9 Sam had the largest find of his three-year career with partner Officer Devin Tucker while assisting the Everett Police Department in the search of a vehicle a couple months ago.

Local National Guard’s new commander has lots to do

Throughout the country, National Guard units have stepped forward to serve their community in a time of dire need.

Spiffing up the food bank

All-volunteer group gives Snohomish food bank fresh colors

The Snohomish food bank is getting a new paint job thanks to donations of supplies, time and labor from the community.

Snohomish Fire might join Everett Fire to create regional fire system

Snohomish’s Fire District 4 has decided to study the possibility of forming a Regional Fire Authority (RFA) with the Everett Fire Department.