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Community Transit to modify services March 19 toadjust to driver deficit

Community Transit is pulling back some services March 19 to prevent last-minute cancellations.

Everett housing affordability worsening, council brainstorming

EVERETT — In a recent presentation to the City Council, affordable housing expert Chris Collier highlighted the growing problem of high home prices in the county, where the average home now costs around $822,000. This sharp increase in prices has made it more difficult for many people to afford their own homes. One key reason for this, Collier explained, is the lack of available homes.

PUD “smart meters” starting to be deployed, which can give instant info about power usePUD Meter Journeyman Evan Aratani changes out the meter at a home in Mill Creek on Thursday, Sept. 21.

The PUD has begun deploying the first of 403,000 latest-generation electric meters, which give people an instant glimpse of power usage and the utility instant alerts of outages

Snohomish school board race for Position 2: Tabitha Baty and Rob Serviss

Two Snohomish High grads, Rob Serviss and Tabitha Baty, are running for a school board seat being vacated by Sara Fagerlie.

Pickleball’s rise came fast with a 'pwhap!'

When the Mukilteo Everett Pickleball Club formed in 2020

AquaSox stadium talks at City Council take pause for longer review

The City Council voted unanimously last week to give themselves a little more time to decide whether to spend $1.15 million for two consulting firms to work toward what would be the long-term public stadium of the AquaSox minor league team.

Community court would assist low-level offenders out of homelessness

A special style of court to rebuild the lives of people charged with low-level crimes is being sought by legal professionals within Snohomish County.

Day center on S. Broadway gives women solace while homeless

Two volunteer-staffed groups are reaching out, hand in hand, with some much-needed services for homeless individuals in Snohomish County.

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.

The dump still won't take yard waste, why's that?

Snohomish County is still not accepting yard waste and clean wood at its three transfer station locations

Dispute may see The Everett Clinic exit Regence's provider network

Thousands of residents who have health plans with Regence BlueShield and go to The Everett Clinic

Snohomish School District levy measures on February ballots

Voters will see two school levies on their ballot soon.

Area grocery workers protest over unfavorable union contract talks

More than 60 grocery workers from the Teamsters and UFCW unions marched the North Kelsey sidewalk near Fred Meyer midday Aug. 1 to protest contract negotiations that have come to a stall.

Civility project at Monroe library asks for kindness

Messages of politeness and courtesy are on display in a collaborative art project at Sno-Isle Libraries’ Monroe branch.

Masks to be mandatory statewide starting Friday, June 26

Statewide, wearing a face covering will be mandatory starting Friday, June 26 for both indoor and outdoor settings, government officials announced Tuesday.

Brand-new Mukilteo ferry terminal now open

The new ferry terminal opened Dec. 29 with the first sailing departing for Clinton at 6:10 p.m. after press time.

Logistics for mapping new Everett council districts outlined in proposal

The process for an upcoming citizens’ commission to map out the new districts for council elections is currently being worked on.

82 people in county died while homeless

Eighty-two people, if not more, died while homeless in Snohomish County during 2024. Nine were known to be veterans.