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Monroe's swifts stayed away this year due to predator threat

Predatory merlins have frightened away the Vaux’s swifts from their popular roosting spot in Frank Wagner Elementary’s chimney.

SHS Serpentine slinks through Friday Sept. 27

If viewed from above, four streets of Snohomish will appear to be meandered by a red and white snake.

Seattle-Snohomish Mill building not insured when fire hit

The burned building at the former Seattle-Snohomish Mill did not carry insurance, two sources confirmed.

W. Marine View Drive closed through Sept. 26 to put in bridge

West Marine View Drive will be closed from Tuesday, Sept. 17 through Thursday, Sept. 26 so the centerpiece of the Grand Avenue Park Bridge can be prepared to be lifted and placed.

Electric bikes allowed on paved trails, but not in wilderness

Electric-assisted bicycles are becoming popular, but on county trails, stay on the pavement.

Tai Chi, for body and mindClasses avert muscle stiffness and other aging effects

It starts with the feet, but circles around the flow.

Monroe Schools plans to lease new HQ site

Plans are in motion to move the Monroe School District headquarters to a leased location along Hospital Road after a unanimous vote of the school board last week.

Monroe hospital chief’s exit was surprise

Renee Jensen was terminated from her dual roles as chief administrative officer for EvergreenHealth Monroe and Senior Vice President for EvergreenHealth at a July joint board meeting.

Monroe School District tries to hit the brakes on Marshall Field worries

A citizen group continues to press the school district in hopes of preventing a rezone and potential sale of an open space known as Marshall Field, but the district contends it has no immediate plans to sell.

Roundtable talks address Everett housing affordability

What can be done to improve housing affordability in Everett?

Discussion on supportive housing in Everett,which is under temporary halt, continues Sept. 17

The city’s Planning Commission last month analyzed the City Council’s moratorium that halts new supportive housing projects in single-family zoned neighborhoods, and may be providing some recommendations back to council later this fall.

Monroe celebrates its Swifts with night to admire them Saturday

A swirl of birds diving into Frank Wagner Elementary’s chimney is a sight for people, but just a stopover for the Vaux’s swifts.

Learn safety and emergency prep at Town Hall Sept. 10

Stay safe out there: show up Sept. 10, and a group of local safety officials will show you how.

Today’s safest football helmet unattainable for some youth

When 125 Everett Junior Wildcats players kicked off the youth football season recently, most wore the safest helmets money can buy. Literally.