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Local governments acting as state drug possession law to end

A countywide drug possession and use law being introduced to the County Council this week

Flaw in Ford fullsize trucks makes them theft target

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

At least 91 in county died while homeless in 2023

Ninety-one individuals, if not more, died on the streets in Snohomish County last year.

Disneyland is destination for Snohomish band and choir

Snohomish High School’s band and choir will hone their skills when they visit Disneyland in April.

Mayor Redmon lays out city goals at State of Snohomish speech

Snohomish Mayor Linda Redmon laid out her plans for the near-term future at a State of the City event in mid-March.

Profiles of People: "Writers"

Toni K. Kief and Celena Davis are grandmother and granddaughter. One lives in Marysvile and one lives in Lake Stevens.

2019 Olympia Legislative wrapup: What passed and what didn’t

The 2019 legislative session ended April 28. Here are some key issues from this session:

Police can use watchful eyes after Snohomish graffiti spree

Police are seeking help in identifying the vandals responsible for a recent graffiti spree.

Monroe man making fundraiser to erase school lunch debts

There is almost $40,000 in unpaid lunch debts among Monroe students, and almost $100,000 for Snohomish students

Park newly named for Pilchuck Julia blessed with honor

On a day where temperatures hit the mid-80s, Pilchuck Julia newly stood sentry over the event that served as the blessing for the park named for and dedicated to her.

Drive-in church services let worshippers convene again

When the social distancing guidelines were put into place, churches across the county started streaming services online to the masses.

2-1-1 help hotline calls tripled in March

Pat Morris has worked almost 40 years in the crisis service industry.

Second Snohomish Midtown Planning meeting is this Tuesday

During Meeting #2 of the Midtown Planning District Task Force those attending the meeting

Cold weather shelters open for the changing season

Cold weather shelters have begun to open their doors as temperatures in the region dip below freezing.

Hearing examiner hears aversion to Walsh Hills housing development proposed for Chalet site

Residents in northeast Snohomish can support reasonable growth, but many are uneasy with adding twice as many people to their neighborhood.

County pursuing its own sales tax for affordable housing

Snohomish County’s government leaders are proposing to collect a special countywide 0.1% sales tax for affordable housing

‘Kid-preneurs’ prepare for market days of Aug. 1, 15

SNOHOMISH — Throughout Snohomish Faith Church for last week’s Snohomish Chamber of Commerce meeting, kids excitedly filled the rooms with their product tables.

AmeriCorps Seniors programs give a way to give back

Ways for seniors to give back through their time.

Monroe Council chooses to ok automated traffic cameras without voters’ views

MONROE — The City Council is taking a step toward potentially authorizing automated traffic cameras in town without taking an advisory vote of the people.

Snohomish’s historic downtown group discusses goals for events

SNOHOMISH — On Jan. 21, HDSA Board President Ken Coman spoke at the City Council meeting to discuss the future of downtown festivities.