The Mukilteo City Council voted to stop reading the city’s land acknowledgement before every council meeting, instead limiting the statement to the first meeting of each month after a divided debate over its purpose and meaning. The council approved the change in a 4-3 vote during its May 4 meeting as part of broader revisions…
A federal judge ordered Everett Public Schools to allow an off-campus Bible program greater access to students while a lawsuit over religious rights moves forward. US District Judge Lauren King issued a preliminary injunction Friday, May 1, in favor of LifeWise Academy, a nonprofit that offers Bible instruction to public school students during non-instructional time,…
Roger Sweet, a Lake Stevens resident and co-creator of the iconic He-Man character, has died at age 91 after a battle with dementia. Sweet died Tuesday, April 28, at a memory care facility, his wife, Marlene Sweet, told TMZ. Sweet, a longtime toy designer at Mattel, played a key role in developing the Masters of…
If you’ve ever wanted to live like royalty—or at least pretend for a weekend—there’s a castle in Snohomish County that’s turning that fantasy into reality. Tucked away on an 18-acre estate, “High Rock Castle” is a medieval-style short-term rental that hosts up to eight guests and has quickly become a standout stay in Monroe. The…
A new ranking is spotlighting the most desirable places to live in Snohomish County right now, with five communities all earning top overall grades. The list, released by Niche, evaluates communities based on factors like schools, crime, cost of living, jobs, and lifestyle. Top 5 Places To Live In Snohomish County (2026): Top Spots To…
Two homes, nearly the same price—but the lifestyle shift from Snohomish to Texas couldn’t be more dramatic. Here’s what $750,000 gets you in each locale. Property 1: Snohomish, Washington Property 2: McAllen, Texas The Homes Themselves The Snohomish property leans into classic Pacific Northwest charm. Built in 1912, it’s smaller but sits on a quiet,…
A vehicle crashed into the Snohomish Coffee Company on Friday morning, April 24, leaving behind quite a mess in its wake. Officers with the Snohomish Police Department responded to the scene on 1st Street near Cedar Avenue just before noon after a vehicle struck the building. No injuries were reported in the collision, police said….
A 4-year-old boy is now without both parents after a deadly crash on Highway 2 near Monroe — and the community is stepping in to support him in the days ahead. Maryanne “Mare” Craig and her husband, Dylon Craig, both 33, of Gold Bar, were among three people killed in a head-on crash early Saturday,…
Police in Snohomish are asking for help identifying a vehicle involved in a hit-and-run collision that left a person injured. The crash happened Saturday, April 18, on 2nd Street, according to the Snohomish Police Department. Investigators say the driver fled the scene before the victim could get their license plate. Authorities released a photo of…
A group of eight Snohomish County firefighters is asking the US Supreme Court to step in after lower courts ruled their employer did not violate their religious rights during the COVID-19 vaccine mandate. Attorneys for the firefighters filed a petition with the nation’s highest court this week, seeking to overturn a decision that upheld Snohomish…
