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With Unified basketball team, everyone can play for wins

MONROE — In December of last year, Monroe High School established an after-school Unified Basketball program aimed at promoting inclusivity by integrating students with and without intellectual disabilities on the same team. It's been a huge success. Their game is this Thursday, Feb. 20.

Everett mural brings Jimi Hendrix to life, and it’s all by spray can

It's no accident why a rock legend stares down Hewitt Avenue.

Public can meet Snohomish’s next police chief June 20

The public can meet future Snohomish Police Chief Mike Martin

Monroe’s budget stable as city is growing

The city’s $106 million proposed budget keeps a steady hand on municipal finances while Monroe continues to grow.

Snohomish chamber refocusing with future plans

Changes are happening at the Snohomish Chamber of Commerce. Its membership is growing, and it has ideas for adding more workshops and eventually creating a permanent business development hub.

Lawmakers propose pay-by-mile charge for Washington drivers

OLYMPIA – A proposed bill in the state Legislature could charge drivers for how much they drive in order to fundtransportation projects. Supporters of the idea point to declining gas tax revenues, while opponents are skeptical of the system’s potential.

Road safety plan re-energizes Second Street revamp concept

A city transportation plan open house is scheduled 4-7 p.m. April 30 in the Carnegie at First and Cedar

Road safety and plans are getting prominent attention in Snohomish.

Lake Stevens School District trying again for school bond

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

Safer crosswalks in Snohomish sought via plans

SNOHOMISH — A pedestrian awareness campaign for drivers to be more careful is being prepared for early next year by the city’s volunteer Public Safety Board. The city also has safety measures cominng.

Snohomish Fire might join Everett Fire to create regional fire system

Snohomish’s Fire District 4 has decided to study the possibility of forming a Regional Fire Authority (RFA) with the Everett Fire Department.

Operation Sky Valley’s programs are keeping community fed

When Pam Steadman moved to Washington when she was younger

How one fell in love with Snohomish and the United StatesSwapnil Shevate moved to Snohomish and is now raising a family.

Residents of Snohomish are proud of their town; they can balance the feeling of history in downtown, and festivals help continue its small-town feel.

A-board signs being re-evaluated in Snohomish

SNOHOMISH -- City leaders are reviewing options for A-frame signs and assessing their impact on citizens and businesses.

Hundreds of prisoners to be released statewide

The state has begun releasing hundreds of prisoners early to reduce population counts.

Everett Planning Commission mixed on accommodating Housing Hope project in historic area

A nonprofit’s request to upzone an area and clip the boundaries of a historic neighborhood so it can build a low-income housing apartment project

Omicron variant still poses unknowns

State health officials said Dec. 21 there have been 400 Omicron variant cases logged so far, and the first in Snohomish County appeared last week.

Everett innovation hub wants to spark big, homegrown ideas

TheLab@everett is all about getting creativity and collaboration flowing and helping entrepreneurs clear away the roadblocks to success. But while the concept and tools are sophisticated, there’s also plenty of joe and the ability to purchase 24/7 access to facilitate brainstorms.

Plan builds 80 homeless beds in Everett by ‘26 at Mission to replace downtown church’s shelter

EVERETT — Eighty new beds to give temporary housing to homeless people along Smith Avenue are expected to open by the end of 2026 under a county grant of $4 million given to the city.

Could rail crossings be eventually separated in Monroe?

Almost every city resident has experienced waiting for the train to pass through. But what if the roads didn’t cross the rails?

Why is Port asking to tax more people?

PORT OF EVERETT BALLOT MEASURE

A letter to the editor in the May 29 Tribune.