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Be safe, legal with fireworks this Fourth of July

Be safe, legal with fireworks this Fourth of July

Why will there be no Kla Ha Ya Days car show in 2025?

SNOHOMISH ­— The decision to pull the car show from Kla Ha Ya Days’ events roster met disappointment from many angles, but sources say people are pointing fingers in the wrong directions about why there is no show.

Everett traffic cameras have led to red light violations decreasing

Four more cameras went up this week

EVERETT — The city’s traffic enforcement cameras are reducing red light running and school speed zone violations on Casino Road.

Book on Snohomish cemetery tells its deep, tangled history

SNOHOMISH — A new book on Snohomish’s first cemetery brings back to life the stories of the souls who were laid to rest there and the unsettling drama associated with its demise.

Vote closes EvCC’s Early Learning Center permanently

EVERETT — The Everett Community College (EvCC) Board of Trustees voted 5-0 to close the Early Learning Center (ELC) as planned on June 30 at a special board meeting June 26. The meeting was scheduled with about 24 hours’ notice after a Snohomish County judge ruled June 25 that the college and board had violated the state Open Public Meetings Act by closing the center without a board vote or opportunity for public comment.

Roller derby takes to banked track, returns July 19

The next Tilted Thunder Roller Derby date at this track will be July 19. For more details, see www.tiltedthunder.org

Monroe-Sky Valley service needs survey is available to July 18

Monroe-Sky Valley service needs survey is on

Everett Fire Department celebrates 100th birthday for early fire station, now its HQ

EVERETT ­— On June 25, the Everett Fire Department marked the 100th anniversary of Fire Station No. 2 with a public open house, station tour and complimentary lunch at its 2801 Oakes Ave. location.

Sexton Road closure July 7 ‘til September

SNOHOMISH ­— A project to replace fish culverts for a creek that feeds the Pilchuck River will require closing one part of Sexton Road from July 7 until September, temporarily preventing it being a through route. The detour uses Machias Road, which runs parallel to Sexton.

Everett minimum wage rises July 1

EVERETT — Anyone working for large companies in Everett who earn minimum wage and just above minimum wage will see a pay bump July 1.

EvCC Early Learning Center parents, community speak out as center's closure paused by lawsuit

Decisive meeting is Thursday afternoon

EVERETT — A crowd of a few dozen parents, teachers, and program alumni gathered outside Everett Community College’s (EvCC) Early Learning Center (ELC) on Wednesday afternoon to thank teachers and voice concerns over its closure set for June 30. Although the college knew it planned to close the center as early as March, it waited until early May to act on it, giving teachers and parents only 50 days’ notice. On June 25, a Snohomish County judge ruled in favor of a lawsuit against the college’s Board of Trustees and college administrators over how the closure was handled. The decision temporarily blocked closing the ELC, requiring the board holds a public meeting. Shortly after this ruling, the board scheduled a special meeting at 2:30 p.m. tomorrow, June 26, in the Henry M. Jackson Conference Center (Jackson 101) to allow for public comments before taking a vote.

Pilchuck Park restrooms closed for season due to pipe exposed by eroding riverbank

SNOHOMISH — Last month, the restrooms at Pilchuck Park (169 Cypress Ave.) were closed to the public and will not reopen for the season. A sewer utility main was exposed because of riverbank erosion along the Pilchuck River caused the closure, according to the city of Snohomish.

Records imply which Rite Aid, Bartell’s stores CVS bought in Snohomish County and broader area. Also, Bartell Drugs stores that CVS buys will rebrand to CVS

List of locations CVS has filed for business licenses is in story

Records imply which Rite Aid, Bartell’s stores CVS bought in Snohomish County and broader area. Also, Bartell Drugs stores that CVS buys will rebrand to CVS

Community stands for Snohomish moto racer, 14, hurt in crash last month

SNOHOMISH — On May 31, 14-year-old Jacob Badgley of Snohomish was in a dirt bike accident while racing in Washougal. After a long spinal surgery at Legacy Hospital, Badgley is still paralyzed from the chest down.

Next chief of Snohomish Regional Fire hails from California city department

MONROE — The fire board for Snohomish Regional Fire and Rescue (SRFR) selected a seasoned fire chief from California to lead its agency.

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