Yes! The Evergreen State Fair is on for summer

Say it far and wide: The Evergreen State Fair is expected to happen this year. The county announced it is preparing to run an 11-day fair from Aug. 26 to Sept. 4, minus a break day Wednesday, Sept. 1.

Everett mayoral election for ‘25 now a race

EVERETT — Recent City Council member Scott Murphy announces challenge against Cassie Franklin.

Gunfire: Late-night argument at Monroe's Lake Tye Park Tuesday escalated to several rounds being fired

Nobody hit by shots. Three Monroe High students arrested today.

MONROE -- An argument between teens Tuesday afterhours at the Lake Tye Park by the skate park parking lot escalated to someone firing several rounds, Monroe Police said.

Snohomish adjusts ADU rules to add up to two in a backyard per state law

City Council rejects request to charge connection fees to add new detached ADUs

SNOHOMISH — In a bid to address the city’s housing affordability crisis, the council approved a comprehensive overhaul of regulations governing Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs)  at its Sept. 17 meeting.

Judicial candidate Mary Anderson is community-focused

COUNTY JUDGE’S ELECTION

A letter for Mary Anderson for Judge.

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.

Executive decisions spent public’s money but ignored public

GOVERNMENT EXPENDITURES

A reader raises concern about the future Snohomish Civic Campus.

County's picture of homelessness increasing

Every year, a group of volunteers conducts a count of people experiencing homelessness in all United States counties in the month of January.

Snohomish Carnegie venue rental plans outlined

The City Council began discussing the future plans for the newly renovated Carnegie building at the Dec. 1 council meeting.

Vast “Rethink Zoning” effort in Everett reduces some public notice requirements

City planners began undertaking a full rewrite of zoning and land use codes last year, and now their “Rethink Zoning” effort is on stage for the big show.

Everett City Hall hunts for answers after levy lift defeat

EVERETT — City leaders are now asking for public input on what to do to solve a $12.6 million deficit gap for the 2025 budget after a property tax hike floundered at the ballots.

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.

Monroe State of the City highlights human needs

Almost ready to launch is a Sky Valley mobile mental health program

Fixes complete and boil water advisory lifted in Machias

The boil water advisory for a few dozen properties in Machias now lifted

Pianos to play await you in downtown Everett

Pianos have returned to downtown after a hiatus

Monroe seeks to hush train horns through these steps

City Hall’s interest in silencing train horns while passing through will require some diligence.

Snohomish property tax increase proposed

The City Council is being asked to approve a 1% property tax increase this year.

First Street now to be site of entire Kla Ha Ya Days weekend

First Street is back to being the venue to see all the concerts, pie-eating contests and summertime fun for the annual Kla Ha Ya Days

New Monroe Municipal Campus plan going ahead

City public works director Jakeh Roberts discussed the department’s progress on renovating the city’s municipal campus at the March 1 City Council meeting.

Snohomish’s ArtWalk coming up Aug. 18

A bevy of art will be created and displayed across the city Thursday, Aug. 18.