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Long-vacant Bickford Avenue “train station” for sale

The Snohomish Depot, the building best known for its 19th century British train station design, is on the market.

Everett petting zoo will run again this year for summertime fun

Little children this summer will again get to mingle with the goats, chickens, rabbits and all the other friends they encounter at the Forest Park Animal Farm petting zoo.

County’s Carnegie Building in Everett opens as a place to get help

The county has a new symbol of hope in its efforts to assist vulnerable residents in need.

Monroe taking applications for citizens group to look at homeless issues

City Hall is going to handle homelessness a little differently in 2019, adding a special task force among its strategies.

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

Deputy George Perillo may be the last career Snohomish cop

After 25 years, a man who’s worn many hats, but all of them in service to the people of Snohomish, is heading to a new post policing the Paine Field Airport.

Months after business-building class graduated, here are two successes

After graduating from a unique business program for disadvantaged clients, two entrepreneurs are making their mark locally.

Logistics for mapping new Everett council districts outlined in proposal

The process for an upcoming citizens’ commission to map out the new districts for council elections is currently being worked on.

Gang crimes down, and police want measures to stick

In Everett, gang violence is down, and the Police Department and community groups hope to make inroads on steering kids clear.

Opioids being misused by many Snohomish County residents

Up to 80,000 in county may be misusing pills and narcotics

Move out day soon for low-income Pilchuck Ridge renters

Moving day is coming for many Pilchuck Ridge apartment dwellers.

At least 36 people died homeless on the streets last year

EVERETT — At least 36 people died on the streets of Snohomish County during the past 12 months of December 2017 to December 2018.

NEWS BITES for January 9, 2019

Finish522 meeting, volunteer openings for the Snohomish parks board and school district sex ed planning committee, and a nice donation to the Maltby Food Bank.

Everett innovation hub wants to spark big, homegrown ideas

TheLab@everett is all about getting creativity and collaboration flowing and helping entrepreneurs clear away the roadblocks to success. But while the concept and tools are sophisticated, there’s also plenty of joe and the ability to purchase 24/7 access to facilitate brainstorms.

Homeowner in dispute with Seattle City Light refuses to feel powerless

Sunny Williams never imagined that 27 years after buying her home, a utility company would want to tear down her fence and start charging her an annual fee to use the concrete slab in the backyard.

Students forging career skills through Sno-Isle Tech Center

At one of the county’s most unique learning sites, the Sno-Isle Tech Skills Center, the Everett School Board was treated to a tour that engaged all five senses.

Snohomish park names decided for some parks

Snohomish's Park and Recreation Board has decided on names for five city parks and will soon send the preferred options to the City Council for consideration.

Cancer care center to open this month at EvergreenMonroe hospital

Soon, many cancer patients won’t need to travel to Kirkland, Everett or Seattle for chemotherapy treatments.

Parents: Bunnies and chicks are not Easter gifts

An annual reminder from the Tribune

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