Local news

Fix on its way for Clearview intersection

Snohomish County Public Works crews are preparing to put motorists on a straighter path next week, with a new intersection at 180th Street… Continue reading

Gold Bar man allegedly held cockfighting bouts

A Gold Bar man posed for pictures with some of the roosters he allegedly was training to fight to the death. Investigators… Continue reading

In Uniform

Active Duty Navy Reserve Chief Petty Officer Jerry Dotson of Everett, who is assigned to the Navy Operational Support Center Everett, was honored March 1… Continue reading

Lake Stevens woman arrested after man shot in thigh

LAKE STEVENS - A 54-year-old Lake Stevens woman has been arrested for investigation of first-degree assault following an incident in which she allegedly shot her… Continue reading

Fire forces 14 from apartment complex south of Everett

An early morning fire in south Everett today forced 14 people from their apartments and caused more than $200,000 damage. Two people from… Continue reading

Word is out among crooks: Everett cops cracking down

The message on the Everett Police Department whiteboard was short and simple: “Chop wood.” The words — a reference to getting out and… Continue reading

Audubon ends river road challenge; focus shifts to other forest roads

The Pilchuck Audubon Society plans no more litigation to oppose repairs to the flood-damaged Suiattle River Road. However, the environmental group hopes to… Continue reading

Diamond Knot Brewery renovation on tap

The Diamond Knot Brewery is expanding near the Mukilteo waterfront. To do so, though, the alehouse will close for about two months beginning Monday. “We… Continue reading

Kids learn art of making mummies

Camryn Joy used a popsicle stick to carve out pieces of an apple. The 6-year-old made a face and ears in the piece… Continue reading

Sophia, Mason most popular names

So you think the baby boomer-era hippies gave their kids unusual names? Well, it’s happening again. The state Health Department just released its annual list… Continue reading

Community Calendar

Events Robot Garage: Kids can explore robotics kits and discover some amazing robot achievements from 2-4 p.m. Wednesday at the Mukilteo Library, 4675 Harbour Pointe… Continue reading

Community Extra: Opportunities

Volunteer: Help with MLK Day projects On Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Jan. 21, teens will fan out for a day of service organized through… Continue reading

Front Porch: College financial aid workshops set

Get help applying for financial aid for college at five workshops in Snohomish County in January. Students and their families can get free, professional help… Continue reading

Community Extra: Applause

Lynnwood Convention Center gives to food bank Through a longstanding partnership with the Lynnwood Food Bank, any extra meals not consumed at the Lynnwood Convention… Continue reading

Everett police, Secret Service take down ID theft ring

Police and U.S. Secret Service agents believe they have taken down a major identity theft and forgery ring involving at least a dozen… Continue reading

Stanwood church erects 30-foot figure from Old Testament

To advertise a month-long series of lectures on Bible prophecy, Cedarhome Seventh-day Adventist Church did something eye-catching. In the front garden of the… Continue reading

Charge of impersonating police added for ex-felon

A convicted armed bank robber whose flight from police once shut down Everett’s Boeing plant is facing a handful of criminal charges stemming… Continue reading

County’s restaurant workers go online for food safety course

The lessons aren’t just for the kitchen staff. Even restaurant hostesses, busboys and bartenders like Kevin Talley must take a class in safe food preparation.… Continue reading

Faith Calendar

EVENTS Unity Church speaker: The Unity Center for Positive Living, or Unity Church, will host author Roy Holman at the 10 a.m. service Sunday. His… Continue reading

How to contact your 2013 lawmakers

The 2013 session of Washington’s Legislature is set to begin Jan. 14 and end April 28. Here are local lawmakers and how to reach them… Continue reading