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Forum warns of rebirth of white supremacism in county

On Thursday, Oct. 26, the groups Communities Against Hate (CAHVE) and Unidos of Snohomish County co-sponsored an educational forum to address hate and extremism.

Snohomish Fire District 4 board has two contested races

Both incumbents on the Snohomish Fire District 4 board have challengers. In one race, a longtime community leader faces a career firefighter.

Jury trial of Snohomish brewer starts

The jury trial began last week of Snohomish brewer Frank Sandoval, who is now accused of molesting two women and attempting to molest another while they were under 18.

Snohomish County cold weather shelters start regular season Nov. 1

Plummeting evening temps prompted several cold weather shelters in Snohomish County to open several days earlier than scheduled.

Whitfield, Ryan duel for Monroe school board

It may surprise some voters to hear that school board candidates Chuck Whitfield and Melanie Ryan agree on similar issues.

County to pull back on D-ADUs on small rural lots

The county has to rescind its rule that allowed more rural landowners to be able to build a second, smaller house anywhere on their property after a state board determined in June this conflicts with growth management land-use rules.

Snohomish school board race for Position 4: Sarah Adams and Sherri Larkin

Educator Sherri Larkin, who came out on top of a tight three-way primary this August, is trying to unseat incumbent Sarah Adams, a licensed mental health counselor who was appointed to the board in summer 2022.

Machias shooter lied to cops on some details

Police have collected new information that shows the man who shot an off-duty Monroe prison officer last month told tall tales.

COVID rates slowly rising locally

COVID-19 case counts have been slowly creeping up since July

Everett releases 2024 budget that adds cops

Mayor Cassie Franklin has released a balanced $438.8 million budget for 2024 which adds more city staff to accommodate the city’s growing needs, including nine new officers.

Cash-acceptance rule at stores for unincorporated county to get vote soon

The County Council is anticipated to vote this week on a rule that cash must be accepted at retail stores outside city limits.

Upcoming free art studios tour in Snohomish is for all to see

Thirteen local art studios will open their doors to the public Saturday, Sept. 30 and Sunday, Oct. 1, for the first annual Snohomish Studio Tour.

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.

Flaw in Ford fullsize trucks makes them theft target

Many full-size Ford trucks have been stolen in the area.

Affordable housing sparsity in Everett leaves many priced out

Increasing home prices in Everett are leaving some priced out.

Everett balances budget, mayor to add more police officers

Better-than-predicted economic growth seen this year is helping allow Everett to prepare a balanced city budget for 2024

Clearview residents talk issues with elected officialsState Rep. Brandy Donaghy, County Councilman Jared Mead and state Rep. April Berg talk issues during a community meeting Aug. 24 in front of a

Around 100 Clearview residents descended upon View Church on Highway 9 to discuss transportation, growth and public safety issues with a panel of county and state elected officials.

Fires, camps in U.S. 2 bypass belt in Monroe shake agencies to act

Encampments and man-made brush fires in a stretch of greenbelt skirting the city's north has prompted a coordinated cleanup plan that could come into action as soon as this fall.

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.

Rail-to-trail project stuck in court for years

Snohomish County is closer to resolving the legal battle over the Eastside Rail Corridor, but there is still a long way to go.