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Roundabout at Avenue D – State Route 9 intersection in the works

There are plans for a roundabout on state Route 9 where it meets the intersection at Avenue D.

“Battle of the Banks” supports Snohomish food bank

A dollar here and a dollar there from the community can make a difference, which how the Battle of the Banks started.

Cassie Franklin to run for second mayoral term

It is no exact surprise Mayor Cassie Franklin formally announced last week that she’s running for re-election.

Snohomish Carnegie venue rental plans outlined

The City Council began discussing the future plans for the newly renovated Carnegie building at the Dec. 1 council meeting.

Snohomish's Kenwanda Golf Course may wind down next year

Teresa Quitta, of Mill Creek, makes a putt on the sixth hole at Kenwanda during a chilly morning round of golf Saturday, Dec. 5. The golf course is just south off Connelly Road in the Fiddler’s Bluff area, and its owner is looking to retire.

NEWS BITES for December 9, 2020

Coffee with Mayor Kartak

Snohomish Regional Fire predicts call numbers to be similar

On Tuesday Nov. 17, Snohomish Regional Fire and Rescue presented at the City Council meeting to inform council members of its budget proposal for 2021.

COVID-19 vaccine distribution plan outlined

When a vaccine for COVID-19 begins being deployed as soon as Christmas, it won’t be a wide distribution but it will be strategic.

Everett’s Delta Neighborhood joins in to give kids activities at school

The 75 or so third-graders at Hawthorne Elementary always look forward to Fridays for their next project.

A longtime friend to those in need gets deserved help

Dean Ekloff was a biker; he rode hard and partied harder.

A countywide tax for affordable housing may be discussed in 2021

County elected leaders are being asked to enact a new sales tax to help pay to construct subsidized housing.

Community Land Trust, a cheaper route to homeownership, may arrive in Everett

A different approach to homeownership wants to rise in Everett.

“Wintertide Lights” at Evergreen Arboretum gives a wintry walk

Walking outside is one pleasure left as COVID-19 restrictions exist in the state.

Roundtable talks racism in Snohomish Schools

Racially insensitive remarks sometimes were heard in hushed voices and sometimes echoed in the halls of Snohomish Schools, students of color said during a recent roundtable talk on racism.

Everett focusing on affordable housing, to host Dec. 8 meeting

The city will begin analyzing housing types and styles in the planning code soon.