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Not much wiggle room in Everett’s budget balancing plan

Mayor Cassie Franklin is scheduled to release her 2021 budget on Sept. 16

Snohomish educator accused of wanting sex with 12-year-old arrested in police sting

SNOHOMISH — A 61-year-old Snohomish man who taught in Woodinville’s Northshore School District for 30 years was arrested in a regional sting on allegations of attempted child rape in the first degree. This is different than the Snohomish School District educator who was arrested in November.

Neighbors to Walsh Hills development want road fixes

Neighbors in the Terrace, Stoneridge and Northridge areas anxiously want their roads widened and improved

In Snohomish County Superior Court judge battle, candidates explain how they approach the role

The only Snohomish County Superior Court Judge seat up for election might be one of this year’s more conspicuous county-level races. The roadside billboards first went up months ago. Sitting judge Whitney Rivera was appointed to the superior court this spring and is seeking election. Trial attorney Mary Anderson is taking her second shot at being elected to the bench after running for a seat last year. Ballots are due Nov. 5. It’s a nonpartisan position.

Four who died in plane crash identified

Stories of the lives of the four men who died in the Snohomish plane crash Friday, Nov. 18 are starting to emerge.

Snohomish to place mindful eye on its trees

The city is placing a full-hearted focus on trees.

Public STD clinic to open later this year in Snohomish County

The county's health department plans to begin operating a public clinic for sexually transmitted diseases as soon as this fall.

Jury finds Snohomish brewer not guilty on molestation charges

A jury found Snohomish brewer Frank Sandoval not guilty on two charges of second-degree child molestation and found him guilty of one charge of communicating with a minor for immoral purposes.

Everett districting commission activates soon

More than two dozen applicants from all corners of the city have so far applied for Everett’s council districting commission.

Averill Field feature ideas shown to public

Park planners envision the green space at Third Street and Pine Avenue as a place for gatherings, music and play.

Comments wanted on Snohomish's elementary schools

Cathcart Elementary badly needs to be replaced. So do five other elementary schools in the Snohomish School District, says a citizen’s advisory group.

Monroe’s new tracker K-9 already making catches

He’s a playful pup, until he’s directed to pursue.

New Snohomish Police Chief announced, Rogers out

On Monday afternoon, the city and the sheriff's office announced Captain Robert Palmer as the city's new interim police chief for approximately 90 days, effective Monday

City of Everett files in court seeking to condemn, take Waits Motel

The city filed its condemnation request against the Waits Mote

City projects find funding from state Legislature

The state budget is dishing out $3 billion in bonds across the state, giving many local projects a piece of the pie.

Closed Snohomish fishing dock awaits city funding plan

There are other docks available on Blackman Lake

SNOHOMISH -- The Robert S. Keaton fishing dock was closed in January out of safety concern. The city is not in a position yet to take steps to act on reopening it.

Snohomish Interurban Trail is on police beat, crimes there down

The Interurban Trail as seen Sept. 7, 2023.

Transit bus fares went up July 1, low-income fares introduced

Reduced fares became available for low-income riders who sign up through DSHS

Snohomish Police contract up for renewal soon

The city will soon begin negotiations to extend its contract with the sheriff’s office to run the Snohomish Police Department for five more years.

Decisions on Everett’s special tax levy ballot measure expected

Decisions on Everett’s special tax levy ballot measure are expected at the April 24 City Council meeting with a final vote May 1.