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Everett Council to decide this week whetherhousing to assist homeless people shouldmix with residential neighborhoods

On Jan. 29, the City Council is expected to vote conclusively on whether or not supportive housing projects for homeless individuals should be allowed to locate in single-family neighborhoods.

Everett Council may decide on Y park name this week

A decision over what to name the public park adjacent to the new Everett Y on Colby Avenue is expected Jan. 29 by the City Council, but it could be a tough call.

Everett may use tougher tools to reshape downtown

Should the city be granted the use of eminent domain to foster economic development?

Tennis event at Everett arena to feature Serena Williams

When the United States takes on Latvia’s team in the Fed Tennis Cup at Angel of the Winds Arena Feb. 7 and 8, all eyes may be on Serena Williams when she takes the court.

Get ready! Snohomish's GroundFrog Day is Saturday, Feb. 1

Shhhh, listen. A croak means warmth is coming. Silence means bundle up for six more weeks of chilly weather.

Well-loved elementary teacher remembered

Little Cedars Elementary is reconciling from the loss of second grade teacher Kathy Jenks

Everett Fire's ambulance prices go up

Getting a ride in an Everett Fire ambulance will now cost more.

Snohomish residents adapting to plastic bag ban

Meg and Royce Gray exit the Haggen in Snohomish with pints of Ben & Jerry’s ice cream. A city ordinance banning plastic bags went into effect at the start of 2020.

Farm store Coastal to fill longtime Monroe vacancy

It appears that the long-vacant former Albertsons storefront at 19881 U.S. 2 will have a new tenant.

NEWS BITES for Jan. 22, 2020

Murder suspect still in California jail

Cities lay out their priority lists for this year

Housing and economic development rank high on the 2020 priority lists for Snohomish, Monroe and Everett.

Snohomish isn’t taking Pilchuck River water, but it’s there if needed

The Pilchuck River is no longer the source of water for some city residents, but if the city needs those rights in the future, they are protected in a trust agreement through the state Department of Ecology.

Carnegie work begins soon, starting with annex demolition

The Carnegie annex could begin coming down as soon as next week. City administrator Steve Schuller released a preliminary timeline developed from discussing with the city’s hired contractor.

Snohomish County's cold weather shelters serve public

As temperatures dropped throughout the county, cold weather shelters were preparing to help.