Snohomish County Tribune Newspapers

10/09/2026

Thursday now: Monroe Police investigating shots fired call at Terra Apartments on Blueberry Lane

MONROE -- Officers are actively investigating a shots fired call Thursday at the Terra Apartments, 18463 Blueberry Lane, from the 5 o'clock hour.
There are no reported injuries, Police Chief Jeff Jolley said at 6 p.m.
Police believed they have the incident contained, Jolley said.

10/08/2026

WHAT'S IN THIS WEEK'S TRIBUNE NEWSPAPER with the fire extinguisher exercise on the front??
➤ Public health authorities wrote up a Snohomish apartment owner for septic violations, such as running a chain of extension cords to power the septic pump serving six units
➤ Snohomish High School teacher Matt Johnson won a national award for teaching excellence and a big check last week, with plans to use the money to give back to students
➤ Pastor Russell Johnson of Snohomish's The Pursuit NW says he inquired about county ag zoning, and argues the county's ag zoning violates federal laws on land use, but denies Pursuit will be putting a new church on ag land in the county (syndicated from PSAgrarian)
➤ Everett's Outdoor Events Center project (known as the stadium) may receive $10 million in Snohomish County tax dollars for tourism uses

More inside and online at www.snoho.com

➤Inside: PAWS is now feeding 10 Black Bears and ask for the public's leftover veggies as these are voracious Ursidae, possible movement on selling Monroe's North Kelsey land in front of Lowe's, plus fishing on the Snohomish River temporarily blocked, as well as letters to the editor, sports and local events.

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10/08/2026

Snohomish police sergeant reflects on health scare, recovery-- Snohomish Police Sgt. Will Ter-Veen had an unexpected and serious personal health scare and is in recovery. Now he's calling for first responders to take care of themselves.

Here's the story: https://www.snoho.com/news/2026/sep/30/snohomish-police-sergeant-reflects-on-health-scare-recovery/
(Photo by Annie Wolcott Photography)

For more news from the Tribune, see https://www.snoho.com/news/local-st/

10/07/2026

Snohomish looks to make downtown portion of Avenues B and C one-way in future:
SNOHOMISH -- The city's initial results of a downtown circulation plan have been published within this week's council packet, and the city's consultant "is currently advancing the design ... to implement the recommended circulation changes."
https://www.snohomishwa.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_10062026-1549 =239

The plan would have traffic run one-way on avenues B and C between First and Second streets, using right turns only for both to circulate vehicles clockwise.
It could open 40 parking spaces along those two streets.
The plan will be developed further, but it is not known when it will be put into place.

What do you think?

The City Council meets at 6 p.m. this evening in the Carnegie Building at First and Cedar. That packet is here: https://www.snohomishwa.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_10062026-1549

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10/02/2026

Small plane crashes at Paine Field-
EVERETT -- At around 2:48 PM on October 1, 2026, a Glasair airplane taking off from Paine Field Airport’s main runway crashed into a wooded, undeveloped area of the airport, approximately 750 feet from the runway. The aircraft caught fire upon crashing and was quickly extinguished by Paine Field Fire Department personnel.
The aircraft had one person on board, who was pronounced dead at the scene.
The main runway was shut down for approximately one hour while the Paine Field Fire Department and airport operations crews responded to the scene. They were assisted by Mukilteo Fire Department and South County Fire Department. Support 7 responded to provide support to first responders at the scene.
Positive identification of the decedent, as well as cause and manner of death will be determined by the Snohomish County Medical Examiner's Office.
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) are investigating the cause of this crash.

— Press release from Paine Field Airport

10/02/2026

You are invited to join us for Green Everett Day 2026!

This year on Saturday, Oct. 10 starting at 10 a.m., we will be at Johnston Kelly Park where we'll spend an hour planting, mulching and trimming to help make our wonderful park even better! Tools are provided and youth are welcome with a guardian present.

Bring your family and friends and help beautify our park while getting to meet fellow volunteers and park lovers.

We can't wait to see you there!

10/01/2026

In Snohomish, what's going on with the 22nd Street Connector road? Here's a story:

The 22nd Street connector road as contemplated in 2023. This schematic is re-orientated from the original schematic to orientate the map toward true north and street names were added. The existing 22nd Street itself is at the top at the curve and Terrace Avenue is at the bottom right. City of Snohom...

09/28/2026

High speed collision on Echo Lake Road
On Monday, Sept. 28 before 7 a.m., a serious-injury, two-vehicle collision happened at the intersection of Echo Lake Road and 218th Place SE in unincorporated Snohomish.The sheriff’s office says it’s believed a motorcycle was traveling northbound on Echo Lake Road at a high rate of speed. A southbound vehicle with three people in it attempted to turn left onto 218th Place SE. The motorcycle was unable to stop before colliding with the vehicle.The motorcycle rider and driver of the vehicle were both transported to Providence Regional Medical Center with serious injuries.

— Information from Snohomish County Sheriff's Office

09/28/2026

Flowing Lake Boat launch to be temporarily closed as part of constructing Waterfront Improvements
SNOHOMISH -- Construction on the Flowing Lake Park Waterfront Improvement Project is set to begin Sept. 28, and the boat launch will by closed through Memorial Day 2027.
Snohomish County Parks says that crews will replace the aging floating dock and improve accessibility for kayaking, fishing and swimming, including an accessible kayak launch, extended fishing pier, new accessible benches, improved paths and ADA parking. The project will also add educational viewpoints and signs, native shoreline plantings and other waterfront improvements.

The county has details here:
https://snohomishcountywa.gov/6573/Flowing-Lake-Dock-Waterfront-Access-Proj

Some of these plans were discussed in 2024: https://www.snoho.com/news/2024/feb/28/opinions-sought-on-flowing-lakes-future-new-dock-a-board-of-options-and-ideas-for-the-dock-as-presented-feb-22/

This project will replace an aged floating dock; create opportunities for accessible kayaking, fishing, and swimming; and create an educational and accessible waterfront experience. The project is located primarily in the day-use area and dock area along the waterfront. The new floating dock will in...

09/25/2026

Two train-related fatalities in Marysville in September

MARYSVILLE -- On Sept. 21, a person was killed by a train on the railroad tracks near Marysville, the latest rail-related incident this month in the area.
Marysville has had four serious train-related incidents in September, including two fatalities.
Initial incident reports to state authorities about the fatalities say that someone trespassed onto the tracks in both instances.
On Sept. 21, a freight train killed a person on the tracks near 76th Street NE and State Avenue. Marysville Police said it resulted in the death of a 45-year-old man.
The fatal incident Sept. 8 happened at the Grove Street railroad crossing. The crossing is protected by active warning lights and gates.