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Two more come forward in Sandoval case

There are now three, not one, underage girls tied into the case against Frank Sandoval, a brewer at SnoTown Brewery.

Snohomish mayor’s salary re-opened for discussion

Mayor John Kartak’s printed commentary where he opined on the mayor’s salary being $18,000 a year sparked City Council interest last week on how to approach altering it

Everett City Council candidates Bader, Erikson give answers

High school teacher Joseph Erikson is highlighting his progressive brand in his attempt to knock incumbent Scott Bader off the City Council.

Bumps at U.S. 2 bridge to be smoothed over soon

The notable bumps at a joint on U.S. 2’s Pilchuck River Bridge

Countryman, Burke vying for City Council seat

City Councilman Larry Countryman wants another four-year term, while challenger Lea Anne Burke wants her shot at helping govern the city.

Regional light rail line to reach Everett later than first envisioned

Sound Transit dealing with funding complications

State DCYF to pay $3M to Martinez’s victim

A jury determined the state Department of Children Youth and Families must pay $3 million to the woman who was groomed as a child by former Monroe police Sgt. Carlos Martinez.

Day trips to Jetty Island set to start July 5

The chance to explore the nature preserve of Jetty Island is happening again after a one-year hiatus.

Snohomish Farmers Market hits 30 seasons of freshness on May 6

Opening day for the Snohomish Farmers Market on Thursday, May 6

Felony charges for suspected DUI crash on U.S. 2

A woman suspected of driving under the influence hit a King County Sheriff’s Office cruiser head-on Aug. 25

New apartments at old Baker Heights site has units housing 67 once-homeless families

Families have already been moving into an apartment complex that, for many, will help stabilize their lives.

Walsh Hills development taken to court

Attorneys rebut that planners followed code in Snohomish Walsh Hills land-use lawsuit

Motocross on borrowed time at fairgrounds

Until public outcry may have reversed the decision, motocross events were being booted from the Evergreen State Fairgrounds

Governor's change to restrictions plan ties Snohomish County with King, Pierce counties on effect of COVID limits

A remap to the state's COVID-19 restrictions likely won't mean much will change immediately for Snohomish County until the virus gets more under control, but more heavily emphasizes "flattening the curve" for deciding what can be open.

Everett rolls out red light, speed cameras soon

The city’s automated red light cameras at six intersections and speed zone cameras at Horizon Elementary on Casino Road will soon be in position, and all will be active by this summer. The school zone camera went active April 3.

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.

How robotics clubs make mighty tech

The scrappy team buzzed over what they built.

Snohomish planning department goes paperless

City planners are beaming that the city has just gone paperless for all planning and permitting files.

Snohomish Farmers Market opens May 4

Fresh fruits, vegetables and delights are all for the choosing as farmers market season is nearly here

Clearer picture of personal property tax impacts if city’s builder incentive idea is fruitful

If the City Council agrees to put in place a temporary tax waiver on new multimillion-dollar residential buildings in the city’s Midtown District along Avenue D