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Mark “Chewey” Nuss, known for running Fred’s, dies

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.

Monroe may use bonds to fund municipal campus

Another piece to how the city’s municipal campus plan may come together is now clearer

Sky Valley Food Bank’s new director can use more volunteers

The Sky Valley Food Bank has a new director who’s an experienced hand.

PUD adds baseline fee to bills starting April

Your power bill will increase by about $3 per month starting this April

Help explain Snohomish’s future to your neighbors

The city planning department is looking for people to join a new Civic Ambassador program

Park Place Middle choir to perform at New York’s Carnegie Hall

Choir students at Park Place Middle School will be performing at Carnegie Hall next spring as one of 12 groups to take the stage.

Found dog ventured for miles and braved snowstorm, and will be up for adoption

Coco the German Shepherd is, warm, dry and well-fed after months of scavenging that led her from her former Monroe home to a Gold Bar forest road.

Julie’s Licensing Services moves to cozier spot

After 29 years of being across the road from Everett Community College, Julie’s Licensing Services reopened at its new home in the former Blue Moon Tavern building at 1331 Broadway.

Food bank in Monroe doubling its size through snazzy redone space

The Sky Valley Food Bank’s director Matt Campbell lately has had a certain sense of eagerness.

Aircraft museum at Paine Field may reopen this year; collection bought

The Flying Heritage & Combat Armor Museum at Paine Field has a new collection owner who intends to reopen the museum by year’s end.

Snohomish's Economic Development Director takes new job

The city’s economic development and communications director is heading to a bigger role.

Funko to close local warehouses, consolidate in Arizona; HQ stays

Everett-based Funko formalized that it will be closing its Everett and Puyallup warehouses to consolidate in Arizona, which will create a layoff affecting 258 workers.

New solar array proposed in South Everett would benefit PUD bill-aid program

The Snohomish County PUD is looking to build a new solar panel array in South Everett.

Monroe businesses hit in burglary spree

Police investigate 10 break-ins at strip malls

Ten Monroe businesses in strip malls north of State Route 2 were found burglarized early Friday morning. A Monroe Police news release reports calls started coming in from businesses between Old Owen Road and State Route 522 around 4:30 a.m. Sept. 28. All were hit in the same way: someone smashed the windows to gain entry and went looking for cash, either late Thursday night or early Friday morning. Officers discovered several of the burglaries while investigating others, the rel...

Monroe Schools plans to lease new HQ site

Plans are in motion to move the Monroe School District headquarters to a leased location along Hospital Road after a unanimous vote of the school board last week.

Police shoot murder suspect in Clearview grocery store parking lot

Three law enforcement officers with a King County-based SWAT agency shot a murder suspect as the result of an incident

More no-sit/no-lie zones in Everett

EVERETT -- Everett's mayor has set two new "no-sit/no-lie" zones along Evergreen Way around the south Everett Fred Meyer and in a multi-block area of north Everett around United Church of Christ at Everett and Rockefeller avenues, where a homeless shelter operates.

Students without MMR vaccine face exclusion

Soon, some students may be excluded from school if they are not yet in compliance with the new vaccination law.

Rebel barber of Snohomish risks slap by regulators

The owner of the Stag barbershop on Avenue D may be risking his business if he continues giving haircuts

Snohomish-born author’s children’s book tells of pigeon’s accidental adventure

Laura Roetcisoender has always had a passion for entertaining children and writing. Now, she’s published a new children’s book.