Life
‘Everybody wants a Grandpa Buzz’
Buzz Upton, 88, drives 40 minutes from Stanwood to spread joy and walk kids to school in Snohomish.
Opinion
Everett Mayor: Murphy best fit to lead city
The election for Everett Mayor is vital to moving forward as a community. As elected leaders who represent…
Opinion
Court of Appeals: Tam Bui best choice for judge
I just read the voters pamphlet for the general election on Nov. 4, specifically the Court of Appeals…
Local News
Glacier Peak Institute will host a fundraiser in Everett on Thursday
The institute engages rural youth with science, technology, recreation, engineering, art, mathematics and skill-building programs.
Local News
Edgewater Bridge construction may impact parking on Everett street
As construction crews bring in large concrete beams necessary for construction, trucks could impact parking and slow traffic…
Local News
County data shows significant increase in flu deaths, hospitalizations
Health officials are encouraging Snohomish County residents to get vaccinated for the flu as the new season begins.
Local News
Swedish Mill Creek evacuated due to suspicious package
Two hours later, Washington State Patrol Bomb Squad determined the package held no suspicious items.
Opinion
Stanwood seniors worried by GOP’s health care cuts
“What’s going to happen to me with these cuts to Medicaid and increases in health insurance? I’m really…
Opinion
Dangerous to end tracking reports on hunger in U.S.
Regarding recent letters to the editor about cuts to SNAP and health care benefits and the 2024 U.S.…
Local News
Law enforcement contacted 5,330 motorists in honor of fallen trooper
In recognition of Christopher Gadd’s 927 badge number, the One More Stop emphasis patrol begins each year around…
Local News
Video: Car fire briefly closed all lanes of eastbound U.S. 2 trestle
The driver was not in the vehicle at the time of the fire, troopers say.
Local News
Snohomish County will pass grant funds to Everett to relocate water line
As part of the county’s Chinook Marsh restoration project, the city of Everett will relocate a 55-year-old drinking…
Opinion
Don’t put conditions on FEMA disaster preparation grants
As Washington braces for another season of floods and wildfires, the Federal Emergency Management Agency has quietly halted…
Opinion
Humans caused climate crisis, and they can stop it
Our weather is changing before our eyes. Our planet is heating up 10 times as fast as average…
Opinion
WM brings recycling basics to class
School is back in session, and so is the environmental education and eco-citizenship collaboration between Snohomish County and…
Opinion
Everett council, Dist. 2: Rhyne delivers for district, city
My wife and I have lived in the Lowell neighborhood of Everett for the last three years and…
Opinion
Charlie Kirk was opposite of hater
We thank Nate Nehring for his recent commentary (“Thoughts on prayers and their role in policy, change,” The…
Local News
Closure of Fred Meyer leads Everett to consider solutions for vacant retail properties
One proposal would penalize landlords who don’t rent to new tenants after a store closes.
Opinion
Comment: State’s new digital ad tax complicated, sloppy and iffy
The untested tax, rushed to passage to fill a state revenue hole, is being challenged in court.
Opinion
Forum: Recognize worth of hard-working immigrant neighbors
Many came here for better lives and have helped build our communities. They deserve citizenship.