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Local Republic Services union employees halt in strike solidarity - trash service interrupted - and why

Teamsters employees at Republic Services are striking in solidarity with other Teamsters within Lacey - no trash service until the contract is solved.

Police patrolling more for parking violations in Snohomish

SNOHOMISH — Parking tickets began being issued more frequently last week to violators who are parked too close to intersections, too close to fire hydrants and too close to stop signs.

Splash pads give playtime for summer

Splash pads give playtime for summer (photo)

Sky River Bakery in Monroe set to close

MONROE — The Sky River Bakery hopes someone will write its next chapter. The mainstay at 117½ E. Main St. announced plans to close Sunday, July 13 after 38 years and its second owner.

Clearview pot shop told not to open at location does anyway and says it can

CLEARVIEW — On June 30, the marijuana retailer Hangar 420, which has locations in Snohomish and Lynnwood, opened its third shop at the intersection of Highway 9 and 180th Street in Clearview. The act sparked a legal dispute with the county.

Military vets: Do not let money available for college go unused

Veterans, don’t leave your $1,200, degree, or trade certification on the table.

“Taco Poker Run” to benefit hit-and-run survivor Jon Bradshaw

MACHIAS — Motorcyclists and community members are invited to take part in the Taco Poker Run, a benefit ride in support of Jon Bradshaw, a fellow rider who is a hit-and-run survivor. The event kicks off at 9 a.m. Saturday, July 12, at the Spar Tree Tavern, 106 W. Stanley St. in Granite Falls.

How a great day coming home became tragedy in car crash

This essay is of the teen’s perspective from being a passenger in a head-on collision on state Route 9 in Snohomish in March.

New organization helps fundraise to get people into recovery, off streets

SNOHOMISH — Melissa MacDonald is on the lookout for people in need. She’s the head of Advocacy Change Thrive (ACT), a social enterprise program which helps guide people into housing, employment and recovery services. Her next move is forming a nonprofit called Rise With Resilience to act as ACT’s fundraiser arm. ACT is a social enterprise which isn’t allowed to fundraise for itself, MacDonald said.

Everett's Franklin to fine graffiti artists

EVERETT ­­— In the near future, individuals found to have sprayed graffiti in Everett would face having to pay for the costs of cleanup. Mayor Cassie Franklin announced last week she has requested developing an ordinance to make this a city law. The ordinance should appear before the City Council later this month or in August.

Man loses hand after cannon incident, and more from July 4

SNOHOMISH COUNTY – This year’s Fourth of July holiday saw fewer fireworks incidents and fires overall, however, there were still some notable events.

Cat rescued from dump’s garbage pit must have 9 lives

A cat was rescued from the garbage pit of the North County transfer station dump and now is in good care. If the cat is yours, please reach out to the county's Solid Waste division.

Man in multi-car U.S. 2 crash needs help

LAKE STEVENS — One of the people in a serious head-on U.S. 2 wreck May 29 is fighting to recover, and his family has issued a GoFundMe which so far has raised more than $5,000.

Fatal crash on U.S. 2 east of Gold Bar afternoon of July 4

Fatal crash on U.S. 2 east of Gold Bar afternoon of July 4

Explore Jetty Island starting July 5

Boat service to the Jetty opens July 5 and runs until Labor Day.

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