Editorial: Auditor’s Office tools provide view into government Good government depends on transparency into its actions. We need to make use of that window.

Can we just stop with the belief in the rights of Americans to keep that money that they earn, deciding for themselves what to give away and downplay the “greedy” government’s role in their ...

On behalf of everyone at North County Regional Fire Authority, I want to extend heartfelt thanks to our community for supporting the fire levy lid lift in the Aug. 5 election.

That’s why I was so disheartened to open my mailbox and find a hit piece from the Scott Murphy campaign for Everett mayor. Let’s be honest, it wasn’t about vision, leadership or what he ...

Why did the City of Everett permit the new eight-unit development at the northeast section of Silver Lake on the Bothell-Everett Highway? I realize housing is in demand, but this is a step in the ...

Transparency is key to good government, and it’s the reason that each state has an auditor’s office to ensure that local governments are following the laws and rules of financial accountability.

Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s decision to cancel $500 million in grants and contracts for mRNA vaccine development jeopardizes the health and safety of Americans; both now and for ...

EVERETT — Despite increased effort to improve traffic safety, it can be dangerous for a pedestrian to co-exist with motorists in Snohomish County.

Mountlake Terrace resident George Stanton said the council had insufficient justification for implementing the license plate tracking system. “So, when Flock comes back in the next two years ...

The human-engineered structures will mimic natural dams in an effort to restore creek health in an increasingly urbanized area.

Wide, scrolling view of the Cascade Mountains of Washington as seen from Everett. Peaks are labeled, and you can order a printed poster of the same view.