Snohomish County accepting applications for the Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program

Seniors looking for a way to add fresh fruits and vegetables to their diet can access assistance through the Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP). The program provides: • …

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The hunt was on at Heatherwood Middle

Thanks to the Mill Creek City staff, volunteers and the financial support from some local businesses, well over 350 people had an egg-citing time in the 52-degree cloudy but sunny Easter egg hunt at …

Making sure it counts: Snohomish County Auditor monitoring president’s executive order

Despite clocking in at 8:30 a.m., Snohomish County Auditor Garth Fell’s workday starts the second he gets up, scans the news, and plans the next election cycle. Organizing elections …

Lynnwood: Cease and desist ordered on unlicensed in-home services facility

On April 17, the state Department of Health issued a cease-and-desist order on an unlicensed in-home services agency in Lynnwood operating under the name H & L Homecare for Seniors pending …

Mill Creek welcomes spring with annual Eggstravaganza Spring Festival

Join the City of Mill Creek on Saturday, April 19, for its annual Eggstravaganza Spring Festival. Events includ themed egg hunts, and extended hours: Heatherwood Middle School Track, 1419 …

Senate approves $7.3 billion capital budget

The state Senate, which often hears a wide range of opinions between Democrats and Republicans, gave rare unanimous approval March 5 for a $7.3 billion capital budget. “It was …

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Opinion

Darn Wright

Too many negative brain tabs opened

Savvy Senior

How to protect yourself from identity theft scams

Health and Wellness

Chasing the sun: Vitamin D and its importance in the PNW

Editorial cartoon by syndicated columnist Joe Heller

You Have My Word(s)

Taxes can be taxing

Washington families can save with GET

Washington’s Guaranteed Education Tuition (GET) program is now open for a new enrollment period, providing families an opportunity to save for future education and career training costs while …

Cascade Warbirds announces scholarship program

Cascade Warbirds, an organization that promotes the restoration, preservation, operation, and public display of historically significant military aircraft, is offering scholarships for private pilot …

Eighth-grade students from Everett Public Schools (EPS) participated in a field trip to Everett Community College focused on information technology and STEM careers.(Photo courtesy Everett Public Schools)

Everett Public Schools eighth graders explore IT and STEM careers

Sixty eighth-grade students from Everett Public Schools (EPS) recently participated in a field trip focused on information technology (IT) and science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) …

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Arts & Entertainment

A wide range of plants will be on sale at the Snohomish County Master Gardener Foundation's annual plant sale on May 10 at the Evergreem State Fairgrounds.

Snohomish County Master Gardener Foundation’s annual plant sale is May 10

"Day Sasquatch." (Photo courtesy A. Sheckler)

Sasquatch sighting: Schack unveils sculptures by James Madison

Nadja Saidakova choreographs “Elegia" for the Olympic Ballet Theatre. (Photo by Hadley Kaufmann)

Olympic Ballet Theatre presents ‘Debuts’

Obituaries

Carol Jean Coulter: 1952-2024

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Carol Stanway Coulter, a beloved resident of Mukilteo, WA, who left us after a courageous battle with cancer on July 24, at the age of 72. …

Holly Reiter: 1937-2023

Holly Reiter, late of Mountlake Terrace, passed away on June 10, 2023. Holly was born Gail Hawley Butler on May 10, 1937, in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, to Harvey Edward and Eunice Elen …

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Police and Fire

A team of your firefighters from South County Fire has been deployed to Los Angeles County to support efforts in battling several brush fires. (Photo courtesy South County Fire)

South County firefighters deployed to California wildfires

A second team of South County firefighters deployed Friday to Southern California as part of a massive effort to contain several destructive wildfires. The team of four South County firefighters …

Lynnwood: 1 dead, 1 injured after shooting on New Year's Eve

One juvenile is dead and one injured after a shooting in the parking lot in the 19700 block of 68th Avenue West according to Lynnwood Police. On Dec. 31, at about 8:19 p.m., Lynnwood …

Snohomish United begins inaugural season in May

County Sports Hall of Fame accepting nominations

Kyle Peacocke (Photo courtesy Everett Public Schools)

Jackson's Kyle Peacocke honored with coaches award

Visiting U.S. National Parks is More Popular Than Ever, Breaking Visitor Records in 2024 with over 330 Million Visits

America's 63 national parks draw in serious hikers, but they also provide opportunities for beginners and families to unwind, take their time and soak in nature's beauty. While many travelers often …

9 lives and more? 60 years of groundbreaking medical advancements have improved cat health and longevity.

Meowtel explored advancements in feline medicine, nutrition, and care that are helping the more than 350 million domestic cats worldwide live longer.

There is currently no bird flu vaccine for people.

How bird flu differs from seasonal flu − an infectious disease researcher explains

Avian influenza infections in the US have been rising over the past year, but there’s no evidence so far that people can infect each other with this strain of the virus.

How do hurricanes affect baby names?

Spokeo compared data from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration and Social Security Administration to see how storm names impact baby names.

A Springtime Twist on Classic Chicken Soup

(Family Features) This Lemon Chicken Orzo Soup calls to mind those classic brothy soups from when you were a kid but with a flavorful spring twist. Serve with fresh cucumber sandwiches for a veggie-forward meal.