Snohomish County Tribune Newspapers

09/20/2025

MONROE-- Shooting incident Friday night at Sky River Park around 8:30 p.m. saw gunshot victim head to hospital. Car shot at and through.
Police say there may have been a confrontation prior to the shooting.
Anyone with information or who may have witnessed the incident is asked to contact the Monroe Police Tip Line at (360) 863-4600 or email them at [email protected]
Monroe Police give more info below-----

Shooting Investigation at Sky River Park:

A shooting occurred at Sky River Park last night around 8:30 P.M. Police were called to Evergreen Health Monroe after a gunshot victim arrived at the hospital seeking treatment. Officers inspected the victim’s vehicle, which showed multiple bullet holes, including some that penetrated the interior. The victim’s injuries are serious but not life-threatening.

At this time, police believe a confrontation may have preceded the shooting, with the victim and suspect possibly knowing one another. Detectives worked through the night gathering evidence and will continue following up on leads.

Anyone with information or who may have witnessed the incident is asked to contact the Monroe Police Tip Line at (360) 863-4600 or email us at [email protected]

09/19/2025

AIRCRAFT EMERGENCY REPORTED NEAR 522 OVER SNOHOMISH RIVER WAS SOMEBODY FISHING , SEPARATELY, SMALL VEHICLE INCIDENT ON 88TH STREET ONRAMP TO U.S. 2--- MONROE -- Fire engines and a drone responded at around 12:30 p.m. to the area of the Snohomish River on a report of an aircraft emergency. A medical transport from Fire District 4 also arrived, and has now left, from data seen in PulsePoint.
"It was an intentional landing once crews got there and spoke to them, so crews were put into service," Snohomish Regional Fire and Rescue spokesman Peter Mongillo said.
Firefighters found there was no emergency.
Somebody landed a plane near the river and used the spot to go fishing. They have done this before, too.
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SNOHOMISH U.S. 2 ISSUE--- UPDATED CONTEXT
SNOHOMISH -- Medics responded to the 88th Street eastbound on-ramp to U.S. 2 for a single-clar traffic collision. An ambulance was still on-scene as of 1:20 p.m. Further details were not available. Snohomish Fire District 4 described it as a minor accident.
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Both incidents happened began during the noon hour today, Friday, Sept. 19.

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09/18/2025

TEMPORARY RESTRICTION ON ALL FISHING IN SNOHOMISH RIVER COMING INTO EFFECT---- The state Department of Fish and Wildlife issued a restriction on all fishing in the Snohomish River from its mouth to the confluence of the Skykomish and Snoqualmie rivers that will come into effect Saturday and run until Halloween. The WDFW lists its reason is because "allowed recreational fishing impacts to Chinook salmon present in (the) Snohomish River are expected to be reached by the end of the day Friday, Sept. 19." This limit is on all types of fish in pretty much the length of the Snohomish River.
Other rivers and Puget Sound are not affected by this established restriction.

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09/18/2025

Rollover crash in Mill Creek--
Media release from city of Mill Creek: On Tuesday, Sept. 16, at approximately 10:30 p.m., the Mill Creek Police Department responded to a one-vehicle rollover collision in the 3700 block of 146th St SE. Mill Creek officers arrived, and during their investigation, found that the vehicle had been traveling eastbound on 146th St SE when it failed to negotiate a corner. The driver was found to be under the influence and was arrested and booked into the Snohomish County jail. No injuries were reported.

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09/17/2025

Update 4:30pm: The suspect was taken into custody in King County. This remains an active investigation and community members can expect to still see a police presence at the original incident location. Deputies, with the assistance of SWAT, are serving a search warrant for an evidence search at the original location in Sultan.
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Update 4pm: This remains an active investigation. Deputies do not believe there is a danger to the community. More information will be provided as the investigation continues.
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Update 3:15: Eastbound lanes of Hwy 2 have reopened. Deputies responded to an assault with weapon; one adult male was shot in the leg and is being transported to the hospital. The suspect fled the scene. There remains a large police presence in the area as deputies continue to investigate. We will provide updates as they become available.
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HIGHWAY 2 SHUTDOWN IN SULTAN.

Hwy 2, both eastbound and westbound, is shut down in Sultan from Sultan Basin Road to the roundabout on Highway 2 near 339th Ave SE due to an assault. Please avoid the area and expect significant traffic delays.

09/17/2025

Western WA under Red Flag Warning until 11 p.m. Sept. 16, 2025 - no burning, no campfires ----- The National Weather Service issued a red flag warning for the general area, including Snohomish County due to dry, hot conditions which could spread fires. It runs until 11 p.m.
This means no campfires.
The county fire marshals office explains a red flag warning this way:
"In the event of a “Red Flag Warning”; all outdoor burning is prohibited, including recreational fires, until further notice. A Red Flag Warning is a forecast warning issued by the National Weather Service in the United States to inform the public, firefighters, and land management agencies that conditions are ideal for wildland fire combustion and rapid spread. To the public, a Red Flag Warning means high fire danger with increased probability of a quickly spreading vegetation fire in the area within 24 hours."

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09/17/2025

The Pilchuck Julia Landing boat launch was closed for a little while last week- why?
From the blotter:
SNOHOMISH -- On Wednesday, Sept. 10 at around 1:30 p.m., police closed access to the boat launch at Pilchuck Julia Landing along Lincoln Avenue to investigate a suspicious device left in one of the portable restrooms at the park, Snohomish Police Chief Nathan Alanis said.
“The area was closed off so the bomb squad could respond. Thankfully it ended up not being any sort of bomb and the boat launch was reopened,” Alanis said by email.

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09/11/2025

EVERETT POLICE ARREST TWO FOR S*X TRAFFICKING MULTIPLE FEMALES
From Everett Police Department press release:
EVERETT -- On Sept. 10, the Everett Police Department Special Assault Unit arrested two individuals on suspicion of promoting commercial sexual abuse of a minor and trafficking.
In late July of this year, an Everett police patrol officer responded to a report of a minor being trafficked.
The victim, a 17-year-old female, had disclosed to an acquaintance she was being exploited by a couple
via a dating site. This report started a very detailed investigation by Everett police detectives, which included numerous search warrants and ties to locations across the region.
The investigation determined the victim had posted a story to Instagram in late June. The suspect, a 20-year-old male, messaged the victim and stated, “Let’s make some money together.”
The male told the victim she could go on “plays” with wealthy men and could profit hundreds of dollars from each play. “Plays” was a code word for sexual encounters in exchange for money.
The male suspect proceeded to meet with the victim to set up an online dating profile for her. The victim did not have access to the website, and it was operated by the male and his partner, a 22-year-old female. Both suspects would help to arrange dates for the victim, with the understanding there would be sexual transactions from which both parties would financially profit.
Both suspects would then pick up the victim at various locations and transport her across the Puget Sound area to meet with clients.
In early August, the victim attempted to quit the operation. In response, the suspects became verbally aggressive with the victim and threatened to collect her proceeds.
Further investigation determined the 2 suspects had 7-9 women working for them at a time, one of which was a minor as young as 13 years old.
Yesterday, the Everett Police Special Assault Unit, Criminal Intelligence Unit, Violent Crime Unit, and
Anti-Crime Team, took the two suspects into custody in Kent.
In an interview following arrest, the male arrestee stated he would specifically target girls who appeared
to be struggling financially and did not have a supportive community. These factors, in combination with their age, contributed to the victim’s susceptibility to the suspect’s efforts to recruit and influence
them.
Both subjects were booked into the Snohomish County Jail for:
- Promoting commercial sexual abuse of a minor
- Trafficking 2
- Communicating with a minor for immoral purposes
“Offenders who prey on young women online exploit trust and cause lasting harm,” said Chief John
DeRousse. “Holding them accountable is essential to protecting our community, sending a clear
message that this behavior will not be tolerated, and ensuring that our most vulnerable are safeguarded
from those who would try to exploit them.”
This apprehension is the result of a multijurisdictional effort. Thank you to the Bellevue Police
Department, Snohomish County Prosecutor’s Office, Seattle Police Department, Federal Bureau of
Investigation, King County Prosecutor’s Office, Kent Police Department and Puyallup Police Department
for their assistance in this matter.

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09/05/2025

SOME EVENTS THIS WEEKEND---

SHS Cheerleader reunion
The Snohomish cheer group will hold a first-ever reunion Friday, Sept. 5 from 5-6 p.m. in the Snohomish High library before the season's first Snohomish home football game.

Free bike repairs
Roll or wheel by for free bicycle repairs! Volunteer bike mechanics from Sharing Wheels Community Bike Shop will be on site to repair your bike or mobility device for you or help you do your own basic repairs.
No registration required. Drop-ins are welcome Friday, Sept. 5 between 3 and 6 p.m. at the table next to the Evergreen Branch entrance. Come as early as you can!
Mechanics can help with flat tires, broken chains, crooked handlebars, weird sounds, sticky brakes, and more.

Community Breakfast
The Snohomish Senior Center’s Community Breakfast is Saturday, Sept. 6 from 8:30-10:30 a.m. Enjoy biscuits and gravy, pancakes or French toast, sausage links, scrambled eggs, juice, tea or coffee all for $7. The Center is located at 506-4th St. in Snohomish. 360-568-0934.

Swifts Night Out
The Vaux’s swift birds fill the old chimney of Frank Wagner school while on their migratory journey. The Pilchuck Audubon celebrates with educational speakers and activities. Saturday, Sept. 6 from 4:30 to 8 p.m. for the annual Swifts Night Out. Bring a chair to watch swifts dive in to roost. Presentation on swifts is at 6 p.m. in the auditorium. 639 W. Main St.

Bark in the Park
Play with your dogs at Bark in the Park, happening in Everett’s Clark Park’s off-leash dog park, 2400 Lombard Ave., Saturday, Sept. 6 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Events will include an agility course, contests, prizes, many free treats, giveaways and more.

Mukilteo Lighthouse Festival is Sept. 5-6-7
The Mukilteo Lighthouse Festival is a free event with bands, demos, 20-plus food vendors, beer garden and more. It will run Friday, Sept. 5 to Sunday, Sept. 7 at Lighthouse Park on Front Street (west of ferry).
Select highlights include:
Friday, Sept. 5: Festival opens 4 p.m. Bands from 4-6 p.m., and line dancing lessons at 6:30 p.m. ahead of a concert by the Rebel Canyon band at 8 p.m.
Saturday, Sept. 6: Reptile demonstration 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m., later events such as a Lion Dance and Martial Arts from 3:15 - 4:30 p.m., Fireworks at 8:30 p.m.
Sunday, Sept. 7: Festival closes 5 p.m. Firefighters Pancake Breakfast: 9:30 - 10: 30 a.m., reptile demonstration 1:30 - 2:30 p.m.,
Celtic music 2:30 - 3:30 p.m., foam party starts at 4 p.m.
All weekend: Inflatables to jump around in.
For more information: www.mukfest.com

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Main phone: 360-568-4121 Mail: 605 Second St., Suite 224, Snohomish, WA 98290 Office: 605 Second St., Suite 224, Snohomish, WA 98290

09/02/2025

Future fate of historic Snohomish Kikendall Cabin to be discussed at City Council tonight--- UPDATE--- Tonight, the council voted 5-0 to surplus the property. The city will select who can or will have the property and would be required to move it at their own expense. Two other council members were absent and not able to give a vote.
This is the first update for this item.
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original info:
One of Washington state's few surviving pioneer cabins is in disrepair, but if someone does not relocate it from Second Street and Pine Avenue, it will be taken down. It wasn't originally sited here, but got moved in the 1960s for an exhibit long since discontinued.
The Kikendall Cabin is one of the topics on the Snohomish City Council meeting agenda this Tuesday evening. The meeting starts at 6 p.m. in the Carnegie Building, 105 Cedar Ave. (Cedar and First).

A recent history lesson about the Kikendall Cabin printed in the Tribune is also below:

08/28/2025

Tuesday in Monroe: Motorcyclist hurt:

MONROE -- A motorcyclist was hurt after being hit by a car east of the Main Street train tracks Tuesday, Aug. 26 just before 5:30 p.m.
Police said the car's driver parked his Toyota Camry sedan and ran from the scene on foot but was caught soon after.
The Camry driver was arrested and booked for a hit and run with injuries, and there was a blood draw done because of suspected impairment, Monroe Police Cmdr. Paul Ryan said. Police await the lab results from the state crime lab.
The motorcyclist had serious injuries, Ryan said.
More:
https://www.snoho.com/news/2025/aug/27/motorcyclist-hurt-in-monroe-hit-and-run-by-driver-who-was-detained-soon-after/

Monroe Police Department photos

08/28/2025

https://www.snoho.com/news/2025/aug/27/snohomish-buzz-inn-staying-to-at-least-2027/

SNOHOMISH — The Buzz Inn restaurant at Harvey Airport is sticking around at least two more years, the airport and restaurant said."The airport did extend the lease, and we are pleased to announce that the Buzz Inn will remain at Harvey Field for at least another two years until September of 2027,"...