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SNOHOMISH – Sarah Williams, her husband, Quentin, and daughter, Sarah, 8, paddle a canoe through the backyard of their Sexton Road home along the Pilchuck River north of Snohomish on Wednesday, Feb. 22. Heavy rain and melting snow in the Cascades early last week prompted a flood watch for almost all of the rivers in Snohomish County. While the Snohomish River stayed within its banks for the most part,
the concern in the Snohomish area was with the Pilchuck River. A number of homes along Sexton Road and Orchard Avenue took in flood water from the Pilchuck, and many roads in the area were closed due to flood water. This is the fourth time water has entered the Williams’ home in the 12 years they’ve lived on Sexton Road. Quentin Williams said he estimated the water was at least four feet deep in the garage and lower level of the family’s home.
Snohomish Wine Festival March 10
SNOHOMISH – The public is invited to the Snohomish Wine Festival featuring Snohomish area premiere wineries as well as exceptional wineries from Washington and Oregon. Over 20 wineries will be represented.
This major fund-raising event for the Snohomish Chamber of Commerce will be held March 10 from 6:30-10pm at Wine Cellars of Snohomish, 1011 Second St.
Guests will receive a keepsake wine glass. Tickets include ten tastings, light appetizers and live entertainment by “Plan B”. Tickets are only $30 per person.
Please visit www.snohomishwinefestival.com for more information.
District offers first dual language class
MONROE - For the first time this upcoming school year, parents
can enroll their children in a kindergarten class that will be taught
in both English and Spanish, the two most common languages
spoken in the district.
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By STEPHANIE KOSONEN
Published Feb. 29, 2012
How to evaluate top school official draws fire
EVERETT - Time is running out for the Everett School Board to
evaluate the district’s superintendent behind closed doors, but
a new proposal to get it done is raising eyebrows.
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By MICHAEL WHITNEY
Published Feb. 29, 2012
Cut a corner, pay a fine
SNOHOMISH - Cutting corners now will potentially cost you $128.
Last week, the city made it illegal to cut corners through private
property to avoid traffic lights at intersections, and motorists who
get caught could get a $128 ticket.
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By STEPHANIE KOSONEN
Published Feb. 29, 2012
Traffic big concern among ferry terminal comments
MUKILTEO - Where should the Mukilteo ferry terminal go?
The state Department of Transportation heard dozens of comments
last week at a public hearing at the Rosehill Community Center.
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By MICHAEL WHITNEY
Published Feb. 29, 2012
Everett mail processing center will be closing
EVERETT - The U.S. Postal Service announced last week it will
close the Everett mail processing and distribution center, although
a closing date has yet to be set.
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By TRIBUNE STAFF
Published Feb. 29, 2012
Planning commission approves Evergreen Way plan
EVERETT - The Planning Commission has sent a long-range plan to
revitalize the Evergreen Way corridor to the City Council for approval.
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By MICHAEL WHITNEY
Published Feb. 29, 2012
Learning lacrosse
Doug Ramsay photo, dougramsayphoto.photoshelter.com
Hayden Fuhrman, 4, of Snohomish tries his hand at lacrosse at the Imagine Children’s Museum on Thursday, Feb. 23. Hayden and other children who visited the museum that day were given a chance to learn about the sport from members of the Washington Stealth professional indoor lacrosse team. |
Build a home in a day
Doug Ramsay photo, dougramsayphoto.photoshelter.com
Jeremy Levien of Sultan helps build his house during Housing Hope's second “Build a House in a Day” project Saturday, Feb. 25 in Monroe. More than 70 people volunteered to build the house that will become Levien's when it is completed. With the help of both skilled and novice builders, including a team from Westhill home construction of Woodinville, the single-story, four bedroom house was erected by that evening. The house is part of Housing Hope’s Marvin Gardens housing site off Currie Road. About two thirds of the labor is performed by the future homeowners and volunteers, with the remainder of the work done by professional subcontractors under the direction of Team Home Building Site Supervisors. |
