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Mayor Kartak’s protestors joke online backfires

Mayor John Kartak posted a picture making fun of protestors being hit by cars on his personal social media page, but says he didn’t initially understand it and doesn’t support its message.

Fred Meyer, QFC workers told not to wear Black Lives Matter buttons

Fred Meyer and QFC, both under the Kroger umbrella of grocery retail stores, have banned employees from wearing Black Lives Matter (BLM) buttons while at work.

Development on Terrace Avenue discussed

Housing construction company DR Horton held an online meeting Thursday, Sept. 24 to address the concerns of Walsh Hills’ neighbors.

County Executive’s proposed budget adds SCSO body cameras, avoids layoffs and braces for 2021

County Executive Dave Somers’ 2021 budget aims to be resourceful since 2020 left little to work from.

Public hearing coming for Marshall Field rezone

The school district’s proposal to rezone Marshall Field in midtown to allow a future apartment complex is back for further consideration.

Everett may allow more marijuana shops to open with October vote

Soon, three new marijuana shops could open around town, if the council increases Everett’s cannabis store limit to eight.

Council districts map nearing completion, not all are happy

Time is closing for volunteer decision-makers to finish the map used to set district boundaries for electing most of the City Council members using geographic districts.

Local Lions Club hosting kid’s peace-poster contest

The Everett Central Lions Club will be sponsoring the Lions International Peace Poster contest. It’s open to any student ages 11, 12 or 13 (as of Nov. 15, 2020).

Tribune News Bites for September 30, 2020

44th Legislative District forum

Local farms opening steadily for guests

Snohomish is a farm town, down to the roots.

Election 2020:PUD Commissioners guide the utility and set rates

Voters will select a commissioner on the Snohomish County PUD’s board to represent Everett, Marysville and across all of north county.

Early learners can return to classrooms in late October

The Snohomish School District has set a date for the first wave of students returning to classrooms.

Local National Guard’s new commander has lots to do

Throughout the country, National Guard units have stepped forward to serve their community in a time of dire need.

Tribune News Bites for September 23, 2020

Snohomish School District outlines plan to return to classrooms

New no-shooting zone buffer set around Monroe

After a close call with a stray bullet in the Eaglemont subdivision on the Fourth of July, residents clamored for a no-shooting zone north of their homes.