Rachel Riley

The Point Wells industrial area next to Woodway, where a developer proposes to build more than 3,000 condos. (BSRE Point Wells)

Point Wells plan should abide stricter rules, critics say

Landslide hazard regulations drew scrutiny at a public meeting this week on BSRE’s longtime proposal.

The Point Wells industrial area next to Woodway, where a developer proposes to build more than 3,000 condos. (BSRE Point Wells)

Facing enormous need, county grapples with critical deadline

Council members say residents are struggling now as they weigh saving money for 2021 relief efforts.

Snohomish County campus in Everett. (Sue Misao / Herald file)

County OKs budget, with fraction to focus on people of color

The Council voted 4-1 on the spending plan. Dunn, opposed, said it didn’t meet community demands.

Snohomish County campus in Everett. (Sue Misao / Herald file)
This image shows the slope height above the north end of the Point Wells site. (Snohomish County GIS)

Point Wells plan still not up to code, county tells examiner

BSRE says it’s solved key problems with its high-rise condo pitch. The hearing continues on Thursday.

This image shows the slope height above the north end of the Point Wells site. (Snohomish County GIS)
Elton Davis Sr., Jordan Jeffries and Chris Anderson have started an initiative, coined “Cops and Barbers,” is meant to foster honest conversations about race and policing between Black residents and Snohomish County sheriff’s deputies.  on Thursday, Nov. 5, 2020 in Everett, Washington.  (Andy Bronson / The Herald)

Black activists, sheriff partner to spur talks on race

The group plans to bring people of color and deputies together at barber shops to build trust.

Elton Davis Sr., Jordan Jeffries and Chris Anderson have started an initiative, coined “Cops and Barbers,” is meant to foster honest conversations about race and policing between Black residents and Snohomish County sheriff’s deputies.  on Thursday, Nov. 5, 2020 in Everett, Washington.  (Andy Bronson / The Herald)

Even with cuts, county budget makes room for social justice

The Snohomish County Council is scheduled to pass a 2021 spending plan on Tuesday.

2 dead after car slams into piling beneath U.S. 2 trestle

The victims, 20-year-old and a 40-year old from Snohomish, haven’t been publicly identified.

Top (L-R): Suzan DelBene, Rick Larsen. Bottom (L-R): Jay Inslee, Patty Murray.

Politicians react to Biden’s win after days of uncertainty

Democratic lawmakers applauded the new president-elect and Kamala Harris, who made history.

Top (L-R): Suzan DelBene, Rick Larsen. Bottom (L-R): Jay Inslee, Patty Murray.
Brenda Carrington (left) and Jared Mead

Mead likely to win 1 more year on Snohomish County Council

The councilman got twice the votes of his contender. In county judge race, Lopez-Shaw took the lead.

Brenda Carrington (left) and Jared Mead
The Point Wells industrial area next to Woodway. (BSRE Point Wells, file)

BSRE to again make case for Point Wells development

The county hearing examiner will say if the project can advance after a multi-day hearing.

The Point Wells industrial area next to Woodway. (BSRE Point Wells, file)
Snohomish County Sheriff Adam Fortney during an interview at the sheriff’s department June 17, 2020. (Sue Misao / The Herald)

Sheriff’s social justice proposals draw mixed reviews

On Monday, Fortney asked the County Council to fund outreach events and a virtual reality simulator.

Snohomish County Sheriff Adam Fortney during an interview at the sheriff’s department June 17, 2020. (Sue Misao / The Herald)

County might add ‘crisis responders’ to address mental health

The change is one of many that the council might make to the executive’s $1 billion budget plan.

Scott Eastman

Acting Mill Creek police chief’s layoff came with $24k payout

The city admitted no fault in its agreement with Scott Eastman, who wasn’t picked as permanent chief.

Scott Eastman

Parties to pick nominees for county redistricting committee

The decennial process to revise County Council district borders will be detailed at Monday’s meeting.

Brenda Carrington (left) and Jared Mead

Mead faces Republican challenger in bid to keep council seat

Brenda Carrington hopes to unseat the appointed, Democratic Snohomish County councilman on Nov. 3.

Brenda Carrington (left) and Jared Mead
Scott Eastman

Mill Creek acting police chief laid off; new chief picked

Scott Eastman fell victim to budget cuts. Meanwhile, the city’s legal bills are estimated at $1.7 million for 2020.

Scott Eastman
Jeff Clarke (Snohomish County Health District)

Top water district official resigned with hefty payout

Jeff Clarke’s early ‘retirement’ from Alderwood Water & Wastewater District was shrouded in secrecy.

Jeff Clarke (Snohomish County Health District)

Boeing engineer appointed to Mill Creek City Council

Benjamin Briles was sworn in last week after former Mayor Pam Pruitt resigned mid-term in August.

County looks to fill 6 seats on Law and Justice Council

Officials seek applications from “underrepresented” communities. The deadline to apply is Friday.

Dave Somers

Body cams, no major police defunding in Somers’ budget plan

Sheriff Adam Fortney applauded a proposal to reduce county law enforcement budget by just 3 percent.

Dave Somers