Front Porch

EVENTS

The Chili Bowl comes to Monroe

Taste and vote for your favorite at The Chili Bowl, 5 to 7:30 p.m. Tuesday at the Monroe Community Senior Center, 276 Sky River Parkway. Admission is free; votes cost $1.

Prizes will be awarded for the Most Original, Hottest and Meatless. (The latter trophy features a cow.) Margaritas, beer and wine will also be available for purchase.

More info: choosemonroe.com

A conversation about stalking

The Edmonds Community College Healthy Relationships Team (HEART) will lead two community conversations about stalking awareness, 3 to 4 p.m. and 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. Wednesday in Lynnwood Hall 211 on the campus at 20000 68th Ave. W, Lynnwood. The theme is “Stalking: Know It. Name It. Stop It.”

More info: edcc.edu/heart

Wilder movies in Everett

The Evergreen Branch of the Everett Public Library gets “Wilder!” as it shows master filmmaker Billy Wilder’s movies at 1 p.m. the last Wednesday of each month through 2018. The Jan. 31 feature is “Ninotchka” (1939). Watch and discuss with the Evergreen Cinema Society. The library is at 9512 Evergreen Way.

More info: 425-257-8250

Learn about foster care

Learn more about becoming a foster parent at one of these upcoming information nights, hosted by local agencies and nonprofits:

Everett: Noon to 2 p.m. Feb. 8 at Foundation Church, 2730 Oakes Ave. Lunch provided. No child care.

Snohomish: 1 to 2:30 p.m. Feb. 12 at the Snohomish Library, 311 Maple Ave. No child care.

Lynnwood: 6:30 to 8 p.m. Feb. 12 at Cedar Park Church, 16300 112th Ave. NE, Bothell. Refreshments. Child care provided with RSVP to danielle-martin@olivecrest.org.

More info: 425-346-8336, maia-anderson@olivecrest.org

Celebrate Democracy in Action

The local League of Women Voters’ annual 2018 Democracy in Action Award Luncheon is set for 11:30 a.m. Feb. 17 at Everett Community College, 2000 Tower St. Tickets are $27. Reservations are due before Feb. 10 to judychwa.no3@gmail.com.

Seattle actress Rachel McClinton will portray the challenges in the life of a suffragette a century ago, and progressive activist Jackie Minchew will be honored.

More info: lwvsnoho.org

HEADS UP

Pay direct for services

Monroe leaders sent a notice this week to tell utility customers that Doxo, an online bill-paying service, is not affiliated with the city. The service charges a fee for taking your payment, then transfers the payment to the city. That can result in delays and late fees on customers’ subsequent utility statements.

Customers can directly pay the city online at monroewa.gov/pay for no added fee and no delay.

Rubatino Refuse Removal, an Everett-based company that handles waste collection for that city, is phasing out its use of the Doxo service for the same concerns. Rubatino customers can now make their payments online and fee-free at the company website, rubatino.com.

For more information on paying your utility bills, contact your local provider.

Talk to us

> Give us your news tips.

> Send us a letter to the editor.

> More Herald contact information.

More in Local News

Olivia Vanni / The Herald 
The Mukilteo Lighthouse. Built in 1906, it’s one of the most iconic landmarks in Snohomish County.
The Mukilteo Lighthouse. Built in 1906, it’s one of the most iconic landmarks in Snohomish County. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Mukilteo mayor vetoes council-approved sales tax

The tax would have helped pay for transportation infrastructure, but was also set to give Mukilteo the highest sales tax rate in the state.

South County Fire plans push-in ceremony for newest fire engine

Anybody who attends will have the opportunity to help push the engine into the station.

Marysville Mayor Jon Nehring gives the state of the city address at the Marysville Civic Center on Wednesday, Jan. 31, 2024, in Marysville, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)
Marysville council approves interim middle housing law

The council passed the regulations to prevent a state model code from taking effect by default. It expects to approve final rules by October.

x
State audit takes issue with Edmonds COVID grant monitoring

The audit report covered 2023 and is the third since 2020 that found similar issues with COVID-19 recovery grant documentation.

Bothell
Bothell man pleads guilty to sexual abuse of Marysville middle schoolers

The man allegedly sexually assaulted three students in exchange for vapes and edibles in 2022. His sentencing is set for Aug. 29.

Larsen talks proposed Medicaid cuts during Compass Health stop in Everett

Compass Health plans to open its new behavioral health center in August. Nearly all of the nonprofit’s patients rely on Medicaid.

Kathy Johnson walks over a tree that has been unsuccessfully chainsawed along a CERCLA road n the Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest on Thursday, July 10, 2025 in Granite Falls, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
How Roadless Rule repeal could affect forests like Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie

The Trump administration plans to roll back a 2001 rule protecting over 58 million acres of national forest, including areas in the Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie area.

Community members gather for the dedication of the Oso Landslide Memorial following the ten-year remembrance of the slide on Friday, March 22, 2024, at the Oso Landslide Memorial in Oso, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)
The Daily Herald garners 6 awards from regional journalism competition

The awards recognize the best in journalism from media outlets across Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Oregon and Washington.

Edmonds police officers investigate a shooting that occurred at 236/Edmonds Way Thursday in Edmonds, Washington. (Edmonds Police Department).
Jury convicts Edmonds man in fatal shooting of rideshare driver

After three hours, a 12-person jury convicted Alex Waggoner, 22, of second-degree murder for shooting Abdulkadir Shariif, 31, in January 2024.

Britney Barber, owner of Everett Improv. Barber performs a shows based on cuttings from The Everett Herald. Photographed in Everett, Washington on May 16, 2022. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)
August 9 will be the last comedy show at Everett Improv

Everett improv club closing after six years in business.

Logo for news use featuring Snohomish County, Washington. 220118
Snohomish County will host climate resiliency open house on July 30

Community members are encouraged to provide input for the county’s developing Communitywide Climate Resiliency Plan.

Monroe Mayor Geoffrey Thomas talks to the crowd about the new "Imagine Monroe" city flag and symbol before the ribbon cutting on Monday, July 14, 2025 in Monroe, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Monroe unveils its new $17M City Hall and municipal court

Mayor Geoffrey Thomas showcased the new campus to residents, local and state officials during a celebration Monday.

Support local journalism

If you value local news, make a gift now to support the trusted journalism you get in The Daily Herald. Donations processed in this system are not tax deductible.