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Monroe mayor speaks to growth, compassion

Coverage of the 2024 Monroe State of the City

Road safety plan re-energizes Second Street revamp concept

A city transportation plan open house is scheduled 4-7 p.m. April 30 in the Carnegie at First and Cedar

Road safety and plans are getting prominent attention in Snohomish.

Crews conduct fire training burns before curious audience

Coverage of the Snohomish fire training burns

Enviro impact report of new Harvey Field runway out

The environmental impact report of the new Harvey Field runway proposal is out, and taking comments until May. A meeting is in May.

How to carry guns in cars, and recent gun theft data

A story on the legalities of carrying a gun in a vehicle. Also, there have already been 12 instances of thefts of firearms from cars in Everett.

Snohomish's Historical Society group has reawakened

SNOHOMISH HISTORICAL SOCIETY

A letter about the Snohomish Historical Society in the April 17 Tribune.

Snohomish reworking its planning code to allow more ADUs to meet state law

State law says Snohomish must allow more Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) whether Snohomish likes it or not. City leaders are evaluating how big they should be and other design factors.

Blackman Lake tests conclude lakebed fueling algae, now how to fix it?

SNOHOMISH — Alleviating Blackman Lake’s algae problems will take time, but scientists have pinned down the source. Now they will propose the possible solution.

City surplus plan turns PD station into housing, riverside public works shop to public civic space

There are plans to sell off some city properties as surplus in coming years, and the City Hall on Union Avenue today might just be on the list depending on what City Council thinks.

Consultant: No contamination clean-up required in Snohomish Pine Avenue block

SNOHOMISH — A third consultant concluded there is no contamination which requires site cleanup in the block of Pine Avenue where there are plans for a future fire station and Snohomish city government buildings.

Senior concerned by health risks of smoke from burns

PINE AVENUE BURN PLANS

A letter on concerns about the fire training burns planned within Snohomish city limits on April 9 and 10

196-unit Maltby development could be sign of similar to come

County Hearing Examiner Peter Camp last week denied an appeal from two area residents seeking to reopen the land-use approval of the 196-unit Snohomish Garden Townhomes development east of state Route 522 and Paradise Lake Road, throwing out the entire appeal as not showing proof the decision should be reopened.

Monroe Currie View Park playground options

MONROE — The city parks department is taking in lots of input for what to put in the playground at Currie Park, a relaxation spot near the corner of 154th Street SE and 171st Avenue SE.

Hippity, hoppity! The Snohomish Easter Parade’s on its way

Come one, come all to the annual Easter Parade Saturday, March 30. The free parade down Snohomish's First Street starts at 10 a.m.

Snohomish Transition Center program teaching young adults how to thrive

SNOHOMISH — A program run by the Snohomish School District at its Parkway Campus helps high school graduates aged 18-21 focus on job skills, enjoy leisure activities, and live independently.

Driver killed in high-speed 2nd/Maple wreck in Snohomish

With further details from Washington State Patrol

SNOHOMISH — A 31-year-old driver from the Snohomish area died in a major crash on Second Street at Maple Avenue overnight around 12:50 a.m. Sunday, March 17 in which the car split in half after hitting a pole. On Monday evening, another crash occurred with multiple vehicles. Now, officials are absorbing and contemplating what it means. Story is updated with further details post-press from Washington State Patrol on the Sunday crash.

We must stand behind police

WSP TROOPER DEATH

Letter to the Editor about the death of Trooper Gadd

Shoppers with backpacks should not be assumed as thieves

STORE CUSTOMER STEREOTYPING

Letter to the Editor

Local Subway shop owners stole tips, shorted wages

A U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) investigation found multiple local Subway restaurant franchises stole tips and altered employee timesheets to avoid paying overtime.