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Boundary Review Board approves North Lake annex

The vote followed a hearing where Snohomish defended its request against a petition by 79 residents.

 

New Snohomish mayor shake-up eliminates director position

Ken Klein’s city administrator appointment and the removal of the Public Works director were confirmed Jan. 6.

 

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Ken Klein to be appointed Snohomish administrator

Mayor-elect Hoffman announced the appointment Wednesday, pending council confirmation in January.

 

In a nearly empty maternity wing, Chief Administrative Officer Renée Jensen talks about how it has been almost nine years since east-county mothers could give birth at EvergreenHealth Monroe on Monday, April 1, 2019 in Monroe, Wash. (Andy Bronson / The Herald)

EvergreenHealth Monroe to open primary, urgent care in Snohomish

The new location — expected to open by the end of the year — will include X-ray exams, lab draw services and mammography.

In a nearly empty maternity wing, Chief Administrative Officer Renée Jensen talks about how it has been almost nine years since east-county mothers could give birth at EvergreenHealth Monroe on Monday, April 1, 2019 in Monroe, Wash. (Andy Bronson / The Herald)
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Snohomish City Council takes final action before new administration

The lame duck council called a special meeting two days before Christmas to appoint a new member to the planning commission.

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A beer is poured at Haywire Brewing Company on Wednesday, Nov. 29, 2023 in Snohomish, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Snohomish brewery to host flood relief event

Haywire Brewing will host a Seattle Seahawks watch party on Thursday to raise funds for local organizations and collect donations of clothing, goods and food.

A beer is poured at Haywire Brewing Company on Wednesday, Nov. 29, 2023 in Snohomish, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Cars headed north on Highway 9 line up south of the light at 30th Street on Friday, July 9, 2021 in Snohomish, Wa. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

WSDOT to begin work on $145M Highway 9 widening

Initial pile driving work is expected to begin next week. Be prepared for lots of noise, the department said.

Cars headed north on Highway 9 line up south of the light at 30th Street on Friday, July 9, 2021 in Snohomish, Wa. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Maygen Hetherington, executive director of the Historic Downtown Snohomish Association, laughs during an interview in her office on Thursday, Feb. 15, 2024, in Snohomish, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

Snohomish City Council member Hetherington resigns

The council will interview candidates and appoint someone to assume the seat Jan. 1.

Maygen Hetherington, executive director of the Historic Downtown Snohomish Association, laughs during an interview in her office on Thursday, Feb. 15, 2024, in Snohomish, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

‘At any cost’: Snohomish bargaining to replace union pensions

The city wishes to exclude the retirement trust workers have been contributing to since 2023.

Linda Redmon, left, and Aaron Hoffman

Hoffman continues lead over Redmon in mayor race

Most City Council incumbents lead in their races. Anup Deol leads incumbent Karen Guzak for the Position 7 seat.

Linda Redmon, left, and Aaron Hoffman
Snohomish High School senior Remus Fox-Bailey inside one of the Skills classrooms on Oct. 20, 2025 in Snohomish, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Snohomish High School students launch Washington’s first SkillsUSA varsity letter

Elizabeth Bogen and Remus Fox-Bailey’s local push to honor career and technical education sparks a statewide change.

Snohomish High School senior Remus Fox-Bailey inside one of the Skills classrooms on Oct. 20, 2025 in Snohomish, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Grandpa Buzz smiles while he crosses the street and greets people along the way as he walks to Cascade View Elementary on Sept. 30, 2025 in Snohomish, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

‘Everybody wants a Grandpa Buzz’

Buzz Upton, 88, drives 40 minutes from Stanwood to spread joy and walk kids to school in Snohomish.

Grandpa Buzz smiles while he crosses the street and greets people along the way as he walks to Cascade View Elementary on Sept. 30, 2025 in Snohomish, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
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Snohomish County Council approves North Lake annexation agreement

Residents of the North Ridge neighborhood wanted to be removed from the urban growth area.

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Public hearing on North Lake annexation extended

The Snohomish North Lake annexation public hearing started as scheduled on Wednesday, but it won’t end until one week later. On Wednesday Sept.… Continue reading

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An aerial image of the annexation area. SR-9 is on the left side and US-2 can be seen at an angle in the upper right.

Snohomish North Lake annex approved by the city

City staff attempted to address the public’s concerns before voting. Next is a county council public hearing.

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An aerial image of the annexation area. SR-9 is on the left side and US-2 can be seen at an angle in the upper right.
A truck passes by the shoe tree along Machias Road on Thursday, Aug. 28, 2025 in Snohomish, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Murder on Machias Road? Not quite.

The Shoe Tree may look rough, but this oddball icon still has plenty of sole.

A truck passes by the shoe tree along Machias Road on Thursday, Aug. 28, 2025 in Snohomish, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Traffic moves along Bickford Avenue parallel to the red wood pathway on Thursday, Aug. 21, 2025 in Snohomish, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Snohomish officials tell man to remove makeshift pathway

Steve Nagy spent three years building a pathway for nearby pedestrians. But as it’s not up to code, city staff say it poses safety and liability risks.

Traffic moves along Bickford Avenue parallel to the red wood pathway on Thursday, Aug. 21, 2025 in Snohomish, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Jake Graham holds a photograph of his mother Poppy Graham on Monday, Aug. 11, 2025 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

RIP Poppy: Lake Stevens renter finds missing ashes in garage

Thanks to the power of social media, Jake Graham was reunited with his mom after 15 years.

Jake Graham holds a photograph of his mother Poppy Graham on Monday, Aug. 11, 2025 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
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Snohomish County man sentenced for sex crimes involving minors

The sentencing comes after Bennett S. Park pleaded guilty to the crimes as part of a plea deal earlier this year

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Kim Crane talks about a handful of origami items on display inside her showroom on Monday, Feb. 17, 2025, in Snohomish, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Crease is the word: Origami fans flock to online paper store

Kim’s Crane in Snohomish has been supplying paper crafters with paper, books and kits since 1995.

Kim Crane talks about a handful of origami items on display inside her showroom on Monday, Feb. 17, 2025, in Snohomish, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)