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Fire District 7 and Lake Stevens Fire planning merger

On Jan. 1, 2020 Lake Stevens Fire and Fire District 7 may merge to form a single, 12-station unit serving about 162,000 residents.

Decision on religious center's compatibility in rural area comes soon

Will a remodel of a mosque on State Street be deemed compatible enough for its rural Clearview neighborhood?

We must stand behind police

WSP TROOPER DEATH

Letter to the Editor about the death of Trooper Gadd

How to help Bolt Creek Fire victims today

In specific ways, people can help the many residents evacuated by the wildfire in forest land near Skykomish

Adjustments made before Cathcart Crossing land-use appeal is heard Oct. 5

New movement in the appeal of a proposed townhouse development at Cathcart Way and Highway 9 has put a lot back on the table

NEWS BITES for December 30, 2020

Coastal Bank tops food bank fundraiser

Homeless tent ban attached to Pallet Shelter plan

Everett “no sit­–no lie” proposal to ban camping on sidewalks along Smith Street under fire

Everett has plan to allow shops at neighborhood corner streets

EVERETT — Within the city’s “Everett 2044” update of its comprehensive plan, there is a proposal for regulations to allow public-facing businesses on corners in neighborhoods.

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.

Insurance pool has paid more than $275,000 so far in Snohomish Regional Fire’s attorney fees in “Firefighter 8” case

MONROE — A statewide insurance pool that insures abut 160 cities, fire districts, and 911 centers had paid more than $275,000 so far to the attorneys defending Snohomish Regional Fire & Rescue in a religious discrimination lawsuit filed by eight unvaccinated firefighters. The case initiated in 2022 has gone through U.S. District Court and the decision is now being appealed to the federal Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals.

Juneteenth events across Snohomish County

Juneteenth events across Snohomish County 2025

Snohomish student working to fight childhood hunger

Hasini is one of 100 young leaders across the country awarded Sodexo grants to organize projects to help end childhood hunger.

Walsh Hills public hearing before hearing examiner done

A public hearing on the merits of a proposed 111--house subdivision

Blackman Lake water quality public meeting is Monday, May 20

SNOHOMISH ­— A Blackman Lake water quality public meeting is Monday, May 20

HIKE OF THE MONTH: Sultan River CanyonA near, yet remote canyon boasts big trees and river

This fairly new trail takes you deep into the Sultan River Canyon where towering old growth trees and steep slopes shade a remote section of the Sultan River.

Snohomish council candidates both concerned about public safety

Two candidates are vying for the City Council seat being vacated by Karen Guzak, a former mayor and active business owner who is ready to pass the torch after 12 years in elected office.

Requirement that children get COVID-19 vaccine being evaluated

A state advisory group is currently exploring whether to recommend requiring children be vaccinated against COVID-19 to enter any school or licensed child care.

Food banks seeing shift in clients and overall drop recently

Area food bank directors are not sure if right now they are in the calm before the next wave.