Monroe looking for opinions about future community space downtown

Two opportunities Wednesday, June 18, one is at Monroe afternoon farmers market at Galaxy Theatres parking lot

MONROE — This week, Monroe will be discussing its festival lot project at an open house Wednesday, June 18 from 1-2 p.m. at the site of the former Union Bank Building, 201 W. Main St., and 3-7 p.m. at this week’s Monroe Farmers Market.

Countywide wetlands update containing contested amendment approved 3-2

The Snohomish County Council last week approved a Critical Areas Regulations bill that embeds Councilman Jared Mead’s contested Amendment 3.

Children taught “Aloha” as way for think with kindness

For Gerry Ebalaroza-Tunnell, the author of “Let’s Live Aloha,” aloha is more than a word but a way of life. Children taught “Aloha” as way for think with kindness.

Homestead Park plan has vote April 15

SNOHOMISH — In March, the City Council discussed the Homestead Park Master Plan to add amenities to the future westside park at 2000 Ludwig Road. The project is scheduled to be presented for adoption by the City Council at its April 15 meeting, city public works director Nova Heaton said.

Monroe, Snohomish plan to add more pedestrian alerts at crosswalks

The state Transportation Improvement Board (TIB) recently gave the city of Monroe grants for two road projects. Also, Snohomish received TIB grants for projects.