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82 people in county died while homeless

Eighty-two people, if not more, died while homeless in Snohomish County during 2024. Nine were known to be veterans.

Rural housing pilot could save farmland

SNOHOMISH COUNTY — A pilot program being considered to allow small bunches of townhomes or apartments on the county's big farmland homesteads could solve two problems facing ag today, says a supporter of introducing the concept of agrivillages to the county.

Man who led police chase through Fryelands arrested, had visited police station saying SUV stolen

MONROE — On Feb. 5 at around 8:30 p.m., Monroe Police arrested the man who was in a police pursuit around Monroe and prompted a near-two-hour manhunt overnight in the Fryelands Friday, Jan. 24.

Plane overshoots end of Harvey Field, busts fence, hits car

SNOHOMISH — On Saturday at around 11:40 a.m., a private plane landing at Harvey Field overshot the runway, hit a pickup truck traveling Airport Way and ended up in the field across the road.

Monroe looks for input on its public trails at meeting Sept. 21

The city's parks department is interested in adding more trails and pathways in the city over the next 20 years.

Police pursuits law being loosened, now on Gov. Inslee's desk

The Legislature wants to return the ability for law enforcement to pursue vehicles under more circumstances after restrictions were placed two years ago.

Snohomish residents to be asked to renew city sales tax for roads

Voters will be asked this August to continue the city’s 0.2 percent sales tax for roads under what’s called the Transportation Benefit District

Parents: Bunnies and chicks are not Easter gifts

An annual reminder from the Tribune

State may peg Paine Field for more airline traffic

A state airports committee is suggesting to either greatly grow services at Everett’s Paine Field

Blackman Lake restoration plan uses plants to help lake health

A few native plants could go a long way to helping rehabilitate Blackman Lake.

Dr. Parker’s criminal sentencing length may be challenged

Dr. Ken Parker, the former chiropractor in Snohomish, has been sentenced to 2½ years of incarceration.

Rivers, lakes are still too cold and unsafe for swimming

The weather’s fine, but the waters are not.

Everett evaluating red light cameras at five spots

Red light cameras are being pondered for traffic safety at a few busy intersections.

Coronavirus variants not seen widely but some carry extra punches

Countywide COVID-19 cases are at their lowest point since last fall.

Big housing site by Glacier Peak High being debated before Hearing Examiner

SNOHOMISH — A decision over a major development along Cathcart Way behind and around Glacier Peak High School and Little Cedars Elementary is coming soon.

Call to relocate Everett Planned Parenthood opponents can’t be done

A national conservative law firm says its intervention caused the city to pull down barriers in front of the Everett Planned Parenthood. The city says it already planned to take down the barriers.

8 SRFR firefighters appeal to federal appeals court in religious discrimination suit

MONROE — A group of eight firefighters who refused the COVID vaccine on religious beliefs and sued Snohomish Regional Fire and Rescue (SRFR) for back pay while they were placed on unpaid leave had their lawsuit closed down by a U.S. District Court judge two months ago, and are now appealing to the U.S. Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals.

Downtown Everett’s shoe repairer lived to 92

His shop, People’s Shoe Repair, was a hole-in-the-wall spot

Key authorities in Everett animal abuse case honored

EVERETT — The animal sanctuary Pasado’s Safe Haven has honored  a state prosecuting attorney and a fish and wildlife official who upheld that an Everett man who tortured and mutilated animals receive no leniency in court.