Is state funding for stadium to appease Major League Baseball?

FUTURE HOME OF EVERETT AQUASOX

What's the state Legislature doing giving money to a municipal baseball stadium demanded to suit the private Everett AquaSox team which needs upgrades to meet requirements of the private Major League Baseball operation?, a letter writer asks.

Community stands for Snohomish moto racer, 14, hurt in crash last month

SNOHOMISH — On May 31, 14-year-old Jacob Badgley of Snohomish was in a dirt bike accident while racing in Washougal. After a long spinal surgery at Legacy Hospital, Badgley is still paralyzed from the chest down.

Next chief of Snohomish Regional Fire hails from California city department

MONROE — The fire board for Snohomish Regional Fire and Rescue (SRFR) selected a seasoned fire chief from California to lead its agency.

First annual “Panther Run” raises more than $5,000

SNOHOMISH — The first annual Panther 24 Hour Relay took place June 14-15 at Snohomish High School, and organizers said it was a huge success. They raised more than $5,000 to support scholarships in honor of former SHS teachers Dave Lewarne and Tuck Gionet, and the Travis Manion Foundation.

AquaSox take first-half series title

AquaSox take first-half series title

What do electeds think of current enforcement level of Snohomish traffic laws?

SNOHOMISH TRAFFIC, NOISE

A letter writer asks why people so easily blow speed limits and disobey traffic laws, and asks what elected officials think of this.

Past letter’s logic is folly for making ‘vote no’ argument on FD4 EMS levy

FIRE DISTRICT 4 EMS LEVY MEASURE

A proponent of stronger fire services writes that a prior letter is full of misguided logic.

Everett advances stadium plan with new $4.8M funds committal

EVERETT — City Council members approved preliminary funding toward a new $82 million AquaSox stadium last week, vowing to move as little dirt as possible to build the downtown Outdoor Event Center.

State budget has money toward fixing 522, replacing synthetic turf at Rotary Field

MONROE — The state’s biennial transportation and capital budgets include funding for two critical projects for the city of Monroe: the widening of a portion of state Route 522 (SR 522) that leads in and out of Monroe and the replacement of the artificial turf at Monroe Rotary Field.

Phil Johnson Ballfields zoning change by council narrows use to parks, open space

EVERETT — A council-initiated amendment to rezone the general area of the Phil Johnson Ballfields exclusively for parks and open space would prevent future alternate uses such as the planned Pallet shelter lot for individuals in homelessness.