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Dragons dance for Lunar New Year

A group of dragon dancers from Northwest Kung Fu and Fitness perform in the Pacific Rim Plaza at the Port of Everett Saturday, Feb. 1 to celebrate the Lunar New Year. This year is the Year of the Wood Snake under the Chinese zodiac.

Snohomish Civic Campus unnecessary excess for town

SNOHOMISH FUTURE CITY HALL CAMPUS

A letter in the Jan. 29 Tribune criticizing the plans for a new Snohomish Civic Campus.

Everett Little League needs new fields by ‘26

EVERETT — Everett Little Leaguers will be losing two of their main game fields at Madison Elementary after fall 2026 when a replacement school begins construction, putting the Little League organization on the hunt.

Blackman Lake phosphorous controls proposed on developments

SNOHOMISH — A proposal to protect the Blackman Lake watershed would place new requirements on development in the immediate area of the lake

State ban on flavored vape sticks and juice, menthol smokes proposed

OLYMPIA — Legislators could soon consider a ban on flavored tobacco products such as vapes and menthol cigarettes. While supporters believe a ban is important for public health, opponents believe the ban could do more harm than good. If passed, House Bill 1203 would ban the sale and advertising of any kind of flavored tobacco or nicotine product starting in 2026 – whether it be a cinnamon-flavored vape pen, a nicotine pouch or a menthol cigarette.

County working to enlarge safety net as annual homelessness count is next week

This year’s upcoming count is Thursday, Jan. 23. To ask about volunteering, contact Snoco-PITCount@snoco.org or call 425-388-3922.

New Snohomish City Hall / PD campus designs shown, funding plan nearly done

SNOHOMISH -- Details of the future City Hall in Snohomish to be built at Pine Avenue and Third Street.

Monroe Wendy’s fast-food restaurant still on track

MONROE — A future Wendy’s fast-food restaurant to be built in the Fred Meyer parking lot fronting U.S. 2 was still on track as of December. City planners have approved the Wendy’s final site plan, a key step before construction.

Deaths of homeless individuals remind that services save lives when managed appropriately

Letter to the editor thanking the Tribune and questioning priorities to aid individuals in homelessness.

Lake Stevens School District trying again for school bond

Lake Stevens School District trying again for school bond on February ballots.

What we are getting with Trump policies will cost us more

PRESIDENT TRUMP’S POLICIES

A letter in the Jan. 29 Tribune that says President Donald Trump campaigned on promises to lower costs for everyday Americans, yet his policies will absolutely drive expenses higher.

Opponents refuse to stand idle to President Trump's cruelty

PRESIDENT TRUMP'S ACTIONS

A letter praising Bishop Mariann Edgar Budde and criticizing President Trump's cutbacks and reforms.

Everett utility bills for water, sewer to increase Feb. 1

EVERETT — Starting Feb. 1, utility rates for water, sewer and stormwater will increase.

Could nuclear fusion power be in our future? Two companies in Everett trying to make it happen

Both in Everett, Helion and Zap Energy both are working to generate electricity using nuclear fusion at a feasible scale for consumers.