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Snohomish Santa
Doug Ramsay photo, dougramsayphoto.photoshelter.com
Keylee Turnbull, 5, of Snohomish shows Santa Claus that she has the same hat as his during the jolly old man’s visit to First Street in Snohomish during the Home for the Holidays event on Friday Nov. 23. Arriving on a fire engine, Santa led a crowd of his supporters in lighting the annual Christmas tree at Avenue B, and then walked down to the shop Bee Bops and Lollipops where he talked to kids.
Piggy Banks
Doug Ramsay photo, dougramsayphoto.photoshelter.com

Brodie Johnson, 8, works on his paper-mache piggy bank in class last week. Students raised money for the victims of Superstorm Sandy. READ MORE

Holiday Boats
Doug Ramsay photo, dougramsayphoto.photoshelter.com

The Port of Everett’s Holiday on the Bay kicks off the holiday season Saturday, Dec. 1, from 2-5 p.m. The evening is capped with the Lighted Boat Parade (pictured here), an annual tradition for the area boating clubs. READ MORE

Kimberly Clark Mill
Doug Ramsay photo, dougramsayphoto.photoshelter.com

Crews work on the demolition of Kimberly-Clark’s south building on Everett’s waterfront on Wednesday, Nov. 21.

 

By MADELYN FAIRBANKS
Published Nov. 28, 2012

City attorney’s opinion on fee refund released to public
MONROE - The city attorney had recommended back in September that the City Council refund homeowners for overcharged school impact fees rather than the home builder.
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By MADELYN FAIRBANKS
Published Nov. 28, 2012

Council splits on tax increase
SNOHOMISH — The City Council made a surprising decision last week to vote down the proposed 1 percent property tax increase that was put forth by City Manager Larry Bauman and supported by Mayor Karen Guzak.
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By MICHAEL WHITNEY
Published Nov. 28, 2012

Christmas House gets ready for shoppers
EVERETT - For the past week, a group of volunteers have been working in steadfast fashion to ensure low-income families have presents for Christmas.
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By MICHAEL WHITNEY
Published Nov. 28, 2012

Rains send sewage into open waters
EVERETT - Heavy rain last week caused sewage overflow pipes to discharge a large amount of untreated sewage and storm water into the Snohomish River and Port Gardner Bay.
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By MICHAEL WHITNEY
Published Nov. 28, 2012

Check out these holiday events in Everett
EVERETT - A flurry of family fun is coming to Everett this holiday season.
The Port of Everett kicks off the season Saturday, Dec. 1 from 2 to 5 p.m. with Holiday on the Bay, the port’s annual winter celebration.
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By MADELYN FAIRBANKS
Published Nov. 28, 2012

Snohomish starts drafting marijuana rules
SNOHOMISH — The City Council acknowledged last week it was time to address regulations for medical marijuana use now that the voters have legalized the recreational use of the drug.
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By MADELYN FAIRBANKS
Published Nov. 28, 2012

Snohomish says it’s ready for winter weather
SNOHOMISH - The city is ready for the upcoming winter weather with a “great” plan, public works manager Mike Johnson said last week.
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By MICHAEL WHITNEY
Published Nov. 28, 2012

Extra patrols will be looking for impaired drivers through New Year’s
SNOHOMISH COUNTY - This holiday season police will be watching for drunken drivers.
Impaired driving emphasis patrols are happening through New Year’s Day under a campaign by the Washington Traffic Safety Commission called “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over.
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By MADELYN FAIRBANKS
Published Nov. 28, 2012

Seattle Hill students collect money for Sandy victims
SNOHOMISH - Second graders at Seattle Hill Elementary are raising money for people affected by Hurricane Sandy.
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