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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.

He swims the Snohomish for rehabilitation

SNOHOMISH — Rain or shine, below-freezing temperatures or above, Snohomish resident Fred Mydske still makes his way to the river for a swim. After facing a sciatic nerve injury a couple of years ago with advice to ice it, Mydske turned to the Snohomish River to ease some of his pain.

Children affected by chaotic student in Monroe elementary class

Parents are apprehensive over a first-grade student at a Monroe elementary school who has disruptive and violent outbursts.

Mystery solved: Stilly Doe of 1980 identified

On Thursday, Nov. 10, the Snohomish County Medical Examiner Office announced the identification of “I-5 Stilly Doe,”

Sultan flexing its muscles as it seeks fixes for U.S. 2 congestion

The City of Sultan is trying to take the matter of fixing U.S. 2 congestion into its own hands.

Young adults in Snohomish win national award

After George Floyd’s murder, young adults and teens under the name Generation Justice organized daily protests and a large Juneteenth event at Snohomish High School

PUD may buy Monroe air field to be its campus for east county

The PUD intends to purchase First Air Field to eventually turn it into a central campus for quicker storm outage responses up the Sky Valley and to be the area’s sole customer service office.

PUD’s Community Solar program lets public buy in to array

Installing a home solar panel system can be pricey, but a PUD program related to its upcoming solar project lets everyday people get in on green energy.

Snohomish's plastic bag ban begins Jan. 1

A plastic bag ban comes into effect Jan. 1 in the city, and shoppers would need to bring their own bags to avoid being charged a fee.

Climate plan in development could guide Everett policies

For more than a decade, in three minute intervals during citizen’s comments, Jackie Minchew nudged at the City Council to put climate change at the forefront.

Fireworks ban for unincorporated county under discussion

Public hearing set for July 24 at 1 p.m.

Everett may use tougher tools to reshape downtown

Should the city be granted the use of eminent domain to foster economic development?

Snohomish High's "The Addams Family" plays up wackiness

SNOHOMISH -- Coverage of Snohomish High's fall 2019 theater production

Blackman Lake algae plan to be established soon

SNOHOMISH — A plan for Blackman Lake algae will be established soon.

Sheriff Fortney calls stay-home decree unconstitutional, unfair

Snohomish County Sheriff Adam Fortney clarified a social media post criticizing the governor’s stay-home orders, but said last week he won’t walk back its message.

Everett Transit may bring back Sunday service if public wants

Everett Transit buses at the "bus barn" parking lot seen Nov. 2. The electric buses were charging for their midday charging needs.

Snohomish County's cold weather shelters serve public

As temperatures dropped throughout the county, cold weather shelters were preparing to help.

Everett Fire's ambulance prices go up

Getting a ride in an Everett Fire ambulance will now cost more.

Comments being taken on proposed 113-home development along Terrace Avenue

The site of the former Delta Rehabilitation Center on Terrace Avenue has been sold and a residential development of 113 single-family houses called Walsh Hills will be built in its place.