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Boeing machinists back to work, end strike

Boeing assemblers began returning to work late last week after ratifying a new four-year contract in a vote Monday, Nov. 4.

2024 General Election results

Everett wages to increase next year, county public safety measure fails, Monroe Prop. 1 fails

2024 General Election results: Everett wages to increase next year, county public safety measure fails, Monroe Prop. 1 fails

Snohomish racer at Evergreen Speedway wins national NASCAR Weekly Series cup

SNOHOMISH — A local race car driver who grew up racing at Monroe’s Evergreen Speedway has taken home a national championship from the NASCAR Advance Auto Parts Weekly Series.

Food banks preparing for higher demand approaching Thanksgiving, holidays

Holidays are quickly approaching. For many, that means large amounts of food scattered across the dinner table for friends and family. It also means that local food banks are all hands on deck to ensure people can get all the supplies they need to have a successful and happy holiday. The community can donate a variety of goods to a food bank, but cash is always ideal so a food bank can buy in bulk.

Good to get involved, and you can, too

GRATITUDE

A letter to the Tribune of gratitude for holding a mirror up to the commmunity.

Monroe’s budget invests in parks, streetlights, sewers

MONROE — Mayor Geoffrey Thomas’s $92 million recommended biennial budget continues to build on past momentum, has cash toward Trombley Park on the northside and the future city plaza downtown, funds Flock license plate-reading cameras to quicken solving police investigations, and invests in a big sewer treatment project.

Lost Boeing machinists' pensions must be restored

BOEING STRIKES

A long-time retired machinist says the Boeing Co. must restore pensions, and why this matters.

The forerunners of the Schack Art Center at 50

EVERETT — A local arts group just turned 50. The Schack Art Center, which is now a modern facility in downtown Everett, started in 1974 by a group of artists and advocates in a much different form.

New “no-sit/no-lie” buffer zone to go live, updates on safety cameras in Everett given

EVERETT -- A new “no-sit/no-lie” buffer zone two blocks around the Imagine Children’s Museum will go live Nov. 15. Updates on safety measures included Flock safety cameras to monitor crime and traffic issues.

Edgewater Bridge closure between Everett and Mukilteo to be for 12 months

Everett's Edgewater Bridge closure set to start today, Wednesday, Oct. 30, in Everett. It'll be for 12 months.

Demand council to be accountable

MONROE RED LIGHT CAMERAS

A call to show up at Council meetings and demand accountability on seeking the public's voice on red light cameras in Monroe.

Prior letter full of misleading info

EVERETT ‘RIVER RIGHTS’ INITIATIVE

A letter calling out the facts of a letter in the Oct. 23 Tribune about Everett Initiative 24-03.

Homeowners near Monroe hospital disturbed by potential upzone

STRAWBERRY LANE

MONROE — Homeowners living in the Strawberry Lane area just south of the hospital feel blindsided by a plan to upzone their area as part of the city's Comprehensive Plan. A few City Council members asked planners to create alternatives to avoid the rezone.

Thank you for story on Community Kitchen

SNOHOMISH COMMUNITY KITCHEN

A letter of appreciation.

End of one of Monroe's historic Buck Houses, 'not too late' to save other

MONROE -- Demolition began Oct. 21 on one of the historic Buck Houses on S. Ann Street.

Razed Waits Motel site to be sold as townhomes site

EVERETT — The former site of the Waits Motel, 1301 Lombard Ave., near Broadway will be rezoned to allow a townhome development up to three stories tall, and its plan is to sell to a developer.

Boeing workers reject contract again, stay on strike

Boeing assembly workers remain on strike after declining the latest offer between the union and The Boeing Co. presented last week.

In Snohomish County Superior Court judge battle, candidates explain how they approach the role

The only Snohomish County Superior Court Judge seat up for election might be one of this year’s more conspicuous county-level races. The roadside billboards first went up months ago. Sitting judge Whitney Rivera was appointed to the superior court this spring and is seeking election. Trial attorney Mary Anderson is taking her second shot at being elected to the bench after running for a seat last year. Ballots are due Nov. 5. It’s a nonpartisan position.

Why to vote no on carbon tax repeal

WA INITIATIVE 2117

A letter opposing WA Initiative 2117.

Everett 'river rights' initiative an unwieldy idea with consequences

EVERETT ‘RIVER RIGHTS’ INITIATIVE

A letter opposing Everett Iniative 24-03 about the river.