Northern Washington’s premiere animal welfare center is breaking ground on their critical Dog Pod & Wellness Center for shelter animals. For the last 23 years The NOAH Center has been steadfast in their efforts to improve the lives of animals and people living in Washington communities by working with overcrowded open-intake shelters to transfer and […]

The popular breakfast and brunch restaurant, Maltby Cafe, is getting a major overhaul, along with the surrounding area. Builders call the new plans a “thoughtfully designed community gathering place that will honor the history of Maltby while helping shape its future.” Maltby Cafe opened up back in 1998. Westcott Homes is working closely with current […]

A 6-year-old boy who was kidnapped overnight from Lynnwood has been located safe and unharmed in King County. The 32-year-old suspect remains outstanding and is believed to be driving the victim’s 2010 silver Ford Fusion with Washington license plate CVF8854. Around 10 p.m. Monday, deputies responded to reports of an assault and a female victim […]

This past weekend, Girls on the Run Snohomish County (GOTRSnoCo), a nonprofit that empowers young girls to be joyful, healthy, and confident, welcomed more than 2,000 people at their annual Celebration 5K event in Mill Creek. Girls on the Run program participants from across Snohomish County, along with their families, coaches, volunteers, and community members, […]

This afternoon, the Snohomish County Council adopted two ordinances designed to expand access to drug treatment services in Snohomish County and protect children from exposure to fentanyl and other controlled substances. Following nearly three hours of public testimony, including remarks from individuals in recovery who spoke in support of the proposals, the Council approved both […]

Originally intended to be a private event, Dick’s publicly announced their Marysville (Tulalip) groundbreaking ceremony. Here’s your chance to see the “before” and snag a free cheeseburger, while supplies last. Where: Future Dicks Drive-In at 6410 33rd Ave NE, Tulalip, WA 98271 When: Monday, June 8, 2026, 11:00 AM 1:00 PM Schedule: 11:00 AM Open to the […]

Dick’s Drive-In Restaurants announced today that its next restaurant will be located on the Tulalip Reservation across from the Quil Ceda Creek Casino. The new restaurant will bring Dick’s Drive-In’s instant service; fresh-never-frozen, high-quality beef burgers; hand-cut fries made from Washington potatoes; and hand-dipped, individually whipped milkshakes to the Tulalip and Marysville…

Snohomish County is inviting residents, businesses, and community partners to provide feedback on the draft Communitywide Climate Resiliency Plan (CwCRP) during a public comment period running June 1-30. This is the final public input opportunity for the CwCRP. The draft plan serves as a roadmap to help Snohomish County prepare for, respond to, and recover […]

Over the weekend the NOAH Center responded to a call for help from an elderly woman living in a small trailer with her 60 cats. On Monday night they took in 32 moms and kittens and made a plan to work with the homeowner to get her remaining adult cats spayed or neutered. This unexpected […]

The Snohomish County Parks and Recreation Division launched a survey today to gather input from residents. The 2026 survey is a continuation of visioning work that is revisited every six years in an effort to best serve Snohomish County park users. With an expanding population, hundreds of parks, more than 11,000 acres of open space, […]

Yesterday Meta (Facebook) founder and CEO, Mark Zuckerberg cut 1,400 workers in Washington State, the same day his $300 million superyacht passed through Seattle’s Ballard Locks into Lake Union. The state Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) listed: Organization: Meta Platforms, Inc. Expected beginning date of separations: July 22, 2026 Number of affected workers: 1,395 […]

Community Transit is introducing the new Route 908 to better serve people who travel between the cities of Snohomish and Monroe and downtown Bellevue. Travelers on Route 908 can also easily get to Seattle by connecting to Link light rail in Bellevue. The agency is also making some other minor changes effective Saturday, June 13. […]

The Economic Alliance Snohomish County (EASC), in partnership with the Snohomish County Committee for Improved Transportation (SCCIT), will convene regional leaders, transportation stakeholders, and industry partners for the US 2 Trestle Coalition Roundtable on Tuesday, May 26, from 7 to 9 a.m. at Community Transit, in Everett. The roundtable is intended to serve as a […]

In response to public concern and community questions, the City of Arlington is providing additional information about the development site at 172nd Street and 67th Avenue in the Cascade Industrial Center. To further clarify the proposed use, Easton Craft, Economic Development Manager for Amazon, provided the following statement on May 19th, 2026: “Arlington is a […]

At 10:53 PM Thursday, an inmate named Samuel Evans Kimble escaped the Monroe Correctional Complex. The Washington State Department of Corrections and law enforcement are actively searching for the escaped prisoner. Nearby Monroe schools have heightened security, closing in campus gates and taking extra precautions. 10:30 AM Update: As of 10:15 AM, Mornoe Police do […]

The Snohomish County Sheriff’s Office has concluded the search for a missing 34-year-old Bothell man, after he was located deceased on Mt. Pugh. The Bothell man was reported missing on Sunday, May, 10 after he failed to show up for work. The initial information gathered by deputies lead them to believe he had been hiking […]

All aboard! The Port of Everett, Port of South Whidbey and Hat Island Community Association have partnered up to launch Harbor Hopper – a new summer pilot program offering the first-ever seasonal passenger-only ferry connection between Everett and Langley, starting June 4th. The Harbor Hopper, made possible in part by Community Connector sponsor Whidbey Telecom, […]

At 4:48 PM Wednesday, April 29th, Marysville Police responded to a death in Marysville on the 5700 block of Grove Street. Officers determined the female subject was deceased, and detectives were called to the scene. As of 10 PM, detectives were still on-scene at a location, investigating the unusual circumstances surrounding a suspicious death. The […]

South County firefighters, put out a rapidly spreading fire that heavily damaged two adjoining townhomes in Lynnwood Tuesday, stopping the fire from impacting other neighboring homes. No injuries were reported. Just after 4 p.m., firefighters responded to reports of a cigarette that caught fire behind a two-story townhome complex in the 4200 block of 164th […]

A Snohomish County jury found 58-year-old Arlington man Mark Downey guilty on April 8, 2026, of Murder in the Second Degree with a deadly weapon in connection with the 2024 death of 37-year-old Katie McQueen of Mariposa, California. On August 20, 2024, deputies responded to reports of a suspicious death in the 11800 block of […]

A disturbing mystery started on March 26th with the discovery of a canine’s body floating near Guemes Island. It sent the message boards ablaze, as people tried to figure it out while more and more bodies were discovered. As many as 25 dead canines were found, all skinned, missing their front paws, and some with […]

While construction at Kayak Point will be ongoing through the fall, Snohomish County Parks planning team and contractors have been working hard towards the goal of reopening the access road and part of the day-use area by July 1st. So far they are on track to meet that goal. This week, crews are moving in […]

Lake Stevens School District has agreed to pay millions to former student Kalynn Taber, now 19, to resolve a pending lawsuit. In addition, the District has agreed to increase its training of both school staff and district-level administrators related to topics including sexual grooming and mandatory reporting. Plaintiff’s lawsuit alleged that Mark Hein, a math […]

After a nearly 20-year drought, the Seattle Supersonics have the green light to return in 2028. Today all 30 NBA owners voted to approve NBA expansion to Seattle and Las Vegas markets. The Sonics were essentially stolen from Seattle when Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz and investors sold the team to Oklahoma’s Clay Bennett in 2006 […]

Last week, the Snohomish Regional Drug Task Force (SRDTF), in partnership with the Everett Police Department’s Anti-Crime Team (ACT), arrested a 63-year-old Mountlake Terrace man on multiple charges, including possession with intent to deliver methamphetamine, fentanyl, cocaine, and suboxone strips. The arrest followed an investigation that began in mid-2025. As part of the operation, detectives…

At approximately 8:50 p.m. Sunday, deputies responded to reports of a shooting in the 15900 block of Highway 99 in unincorporated Lynnwood. Upon arrival, they located the victim, a 17-year-old male, with a gunshot wound. The victim quickly pointed out the fleeing suspect, and deputies apprehended him nearby the scene. The 17-year-old victim was transported […]

On Tuesday Councilmember Nehring announced a proposal to increase transparency and public awareness whenever the Snohomish County Council considers ordinances which would increase taxes. The proposed measure would require Council staff to provide formal notification to local news outlets, post clear notice on the County Council’s official webpage, and share information across the County Council’s…

Around 6:30 a.m. this morning, Snohomish Sheriff Deputies responded to reports of a shooting in the 7800 block of 206th Drive NE, in Snohomish. Upon arrival, deputies located the victim, a 38-year-old woman, with multiple gunshot wounds. The victim was transported by aid to Providence Regional Medical Center. During the investigation, deputies learned that a […]