Everett Council reverses, agrees to take grant that would pay for up to 16 police officers

The City Council voted 6-1 to authorize taking a $6 million federal COPS grant that pays to add up to 16 police officers for Everett Police.

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

Masks to be mandatory statewide starting Friday, June 26

Statewide, wearing a face covering will be mandatory starting Friday, June 26 for both indoor and outdoor settings, government officials announced Tuesday.

Plan submitted to develop barren acres at 13th St.–Ave. D into residential

SNOHOMISH — A developer is proposing more than 200 housing units on the former county public works yard at 13th Street and Avenue D.

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

With less than six weeks before the official filing week

Rural landowners may be able to build second houses on their properties soon

Rural landowners will soon be able to build a second, smaller house anywhere on their property by a vote of the County Council last week.

Snohomish boys' flag football team to play at national tournament

The boys of Snohomish's U12 flag football team are making a return trip to Las Vegas.

Town Hall next Thursday talks scams and keeping people with dementia safe

Inform yourself on common scams and how to guard loved ones from going missing at an upcoming town hall.

Virus cases now in most cities

Tracking data provided to the public by the county’s health district shows the tally of COVID-19 cases has surpassed 100 in Everett and two dozen in Snohomish.

Everett mayoral election for ‘25 now a race

EVERETT — Recent City Council member Scott Murphy announces challenge against Cassie Franklin.

Gunfire: Late-night argument at Monroe's Lake Tye Park Tuesday escalated to several rounds being fired

Nobody hit by shots. Three Monroe High students arrested today.

MONROE -- An argument between teens Tuesday afterhours at the Lake Tye Park by the skate park parking lot escalated to someone firing several rounds, Monroe Police said.

More comment on proposal to place Snohomish sixth graders in middle schools

Superintendent Kent Kultgen restated last week the school district is listening to viewpoints on its proposal to shift sixth graders from elementary school to middle school starting in 2025, which continues to get mixed views.

Red-light cameras at crash hotspots has Everett council’s interest

A few City Council members said last week they would be favorable toward red light enforcement cameras in the interest of significantly reducing serious crashes.

Growing call for Monroe Schools to be stricter on student racism, increase training

Members of the Monroe Equity Council and supporters plan to flood the next school board meeting with calls to act against racism.

Proposal would allow certain development in S. Snohomish UGA and other flood hazard areas

An exception that grants a controlled ability to redevelop properties in flood-fringe areas will be advancing to the County Council.

Everett Farmers Market on Sundays moving to downtown

The Sunday Everett Farmers Market is moving to downtown from its longtime home at the Port of Everett.

Cash-acceptance rule at stores for unincorporated county to get vote soon

The County Council is anticipated to vote this week on a rule that cash must be accepted at retail stores outside city limits.

Fixes complete and boil water advisory lifted in Machias

The boil water advisory for a few dozen properties in Machias now lifted

Snohomish property tax increase proposed

The City Council is being asked to approve a 1% property tax increase this year.

First Street now to be site of entire Kla Ha Ya Days weekend

First Street is back to being the venue to see all the concerts, pie-eating contests and summertime fun for the annual Kla Ha Ya Days