Local News

<< Previous   of   Next >>   ADVERTISEMENT   Related Stories • Extra traffic patrols planned for U.S. 2 Sunday 5/17/08   CONTACT THE HERALD Robert Frank, City Editor frank@heraldnet.com   Published: Saturday, May 17, 2008 Motorcycle show in Snohomish on Sunday By Yoshiaki Nohara Herald Writer SNOHOMISH -- The historic downtown in Snohomish is expected to be a rumbling museum of motorcycles on Sunday. Organizers of the Old Snohomish Antique & Classic Motorcycle Show hope the sun will appear and stay throughout Sunday to draw a large crowd to the annual one-day event. In 2006, the event attracted about 9,000 motorcycles and 24,000 people. "It's been very good for our community," City Councilman Doug Thorndike said. "It's very well organized." The motorcycle show has grown steadily since it started with 500 motorcycles in 1997. In addition to motorcycles, the show is set to feature music, food and vendors along First Street. "My opinion is when people have common interest and come to town, as they do in special events, that will help our town to be identified as a desired place," Thorndike said. City officials want the event to be successful and safe, Snohomish Police Chief John Turner said. The police department is set to provide security at the event with help from other law enforcement agencies. They will be on the watch for motorcycle gang members who could attend the event, Turner said. "We will be very concerned with that," he said. Organizers of the event are paying about $5,000 for the police security service, city manager Larry Bauman said. No serious incidents have occurred at the event in the past, but the show is likely to be busier this year because the weather is expected to be nice, Bauman said. "We will probably have a larger turnout this Sunday," he said. Motorcyclists are encouraged to travel to and from the event with caution, Washington State Patrol trooper Keith Leary said. Motorcycle riders should ride with their headlights on and wear bright clothing and proper gear. Reporter Yoshiaki Nohara: 425-339-3029 or ynohara@heraldnet.com. See motorcycles in Snohomish The Old Snohomish Antique & Classic Motorcycle Show is set to take place along First Street in downtown Snohomish on Sunday. The annual event features motorcycles, music, food and vendors. Registration begins at 9 a.m., and show voting starts at noon. The show competition fee is $10.

1. Man held on $5 million bail in Skagit rampage 2. Machinists begin voting on Boeing's contract offer 3. Will Machinists answer their leaders' call to strike? 4. Barista flasher charged with exposure; claims relief at his apprehension 5. Boeing Machinists await contract vote results 6. Everett police patiently wait out man armed with shovel 7. Reardon keeping budget secret, some county leaders say 8. Ailing Steve & Barry's to keep Everett store 9. Snohomish County investigators help in wake of shooting 10. Everett hospital expands its name to reflect broader area 2 - Top 10 Stories Most Talked about 3 - Top 10 Stories Most Emailed

• Bringing the world to Edmonds • FEMA turns to media to improve public image • Annexation's frustrations • A run for Charlotte • Annexation's frustrations • Minimalist food bars have local flavor • E-W aims for fifth straight league title • Wildcats moving forward • Terrace approves stormwater rate hike • Leisure Time Events - September 2008 • September 2008 • State needs to establish north county campus to meet growing technology ... • Future software programs may be based online • Visit two unusual Paine Field aviation museums for historic and futurist ... • Mothers launch Kids ‘N’ Clay pottery studio to provide children with cre ... • AWB elections Web site debuts • Construction begins on Korry Electronics’ plant