EVERETT -- A resource center near Pacific and Rucker that primarily serves homeless individuals has been told by the city to halt services here by Oct. 21 or risk civil penalties because the zoning code for most of downtown doesn’t allow social services on the first floor.
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.
Everett Transit has new director as longtime leader retires
SNOHOMISH COUNTY — The closure of a large Seattle bottle-making factory interrupted the market, but the county will continue to accept dry and clean glass at county recycling stations, the county confirmed. Curbside recyclers also continue service.
SNOHOMISH — Friends were devastated by news that Mark “Chewey” Nuss, the proprietor of Fred’s Rivertown Alehouse, died recently. He was 64. Known for his beard, smile and playful shirts, he had a serious stroke in 2021. It impacted the business, and his wife faced working both the restaurant and as caretaker. In 2024 community members rallied to help the family.
Work is being done to bring a pro-level soccer team to Snohomish County.
MONROE -- Monroe’s historic Buck Houses slated for demolition soon unless a savior appears.
SNOHOMISH -- Utility rate increases were approved by the council last week which set utility rates from 2025 to 2029.
Medetomidine has potentially made its way in county drug supplies, local officials said.
A letter to the editor about utility bills in the Sept. 25 Tribune.
SNOHOMISH — On Friday, Sept. 27, the community can come together at Averill Field, at Third and Pine, to celebrate the future home of the Snohomish Public Safety and Civic Campus and learn about the plans for the new fire station, police station and City Hall. The event will have games, live music and hot dogs courtesy of the police and fire departments.
Snohomish County VFW Posts are located in Everett, Snohomish, and Monroe, which make up District 1. Monroe is home to VFW Post 7511 and its Auxiliary, both of which provide a wide range of services and support for local veterans and their families.
County budget public hearings coming in October
SNOHOMISH -- The Buzz Inn will be staying a year longer, the restaurant was happy to announce.
Time to comment on AquaSox stadium options for the environmental impact study.
A letter on SNAP and food insecurity.
Indie horror film opens in Monroe
Boeing production workers at Washington state’s plants walked off Friday on strike after rejecting a negotiated contract Sept. 12 they say didn’t meet their expectations. On Tuesday, after press time, negotiations restarted. Federal mediators have been assigned to work together with the company and the union.
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 — Snohomish County’s conversion of an unused rail line into a future bicycle and pedestrian trail segment from Snohomish to Woodinville cleared major hurdles with the federal rail authority in the past eight weeks.
