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Latest COVID variant JN.1 hardier than predecessors, but its risk deemed “low”

A more mutated version of the omicron coronavirus spreading worldwide, the COVID JN.1 strain, was named by the World Health Organization (WHO) as a variant of concern Dec. 19.

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Food banks respond to higher demand in holiday season

More people are looking to local food banks to get nutritious food.

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Return of mask orders borne by factors influencing COVID-19 spike (2021)

When county health officer Dr. Chris Spitters directed everyone — vaccinated or not — to wear masks inside public space

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Snohomish park bathrooms hit by troubles

Ferguson Park's bathrooms are locked, and so are the ones at Hill Park

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Local teacher creates reading video-series for kids

In this new age of virtual learning, students are not the only part of the classroom feeling disconnected.

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Snohomish sex ed curriculum changes up for review

Educators here may get a little help from late night TV host Jimmy Kimmel and some popular YouTube video producers when they teach sexual health next year.

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April 6 is time for spring cleaning in Snohomish

Expect traffic congestion at the west end of First Street on Saturday, April 6 as hundreds of vehicles haul trash to the city’s annual garbage and recycling extravaganza.

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Antibody tests done to blood donations may help patients

Your blood donation could now directly assist in the fight against the coronavirus.

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Uptick in homelessness noticed by Everett residents

From single tents to small encampments, on the streets of Everett, homelessness is on the rise and it is attracting attention.

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Homelessness expert tells what approaches work at Everett forum

There are techniques that work for homelessness and others that don’t, a national expert on homelessness told key stakeholders in a chat hosted by Mayor Cassie Franklin last week.

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Fungi to fork: Growing gourmet mushrooms from scratch

Black Forest Mushrooms owner, Nathanael Engen, spent his time learning how to build a magical kingdom of gourmet mushrooms. Now he's got a business.

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Plan builds 80 homeless beds in Everett by ‘26 at Mission to replace downtown church’s shelter

EVERETT — Eighty new beds to give temporary housing to homeless people along Smith Avenue are expected to open by the end of 2026 under a county grant of $4 million given to the city.

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Sky River Bakery's owners, a mainstay on Main Street, look to retire

Customers nearing the Sky River Bakery can hear Andrew Abt before they see him.

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Local wedding pros, faced with little to do, lost $1.1mil

This should be Rebecca Grant’s happiest time of the year.

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Everett gains a semi-pro soccer team, its season starts in MayEverett Jets FC tryouts are March 28 and 29

A new semipro soccer team will be taking flight this spring when Everett Jets FC play their inaugural season at Everett Memorial Stadium.

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Schools adjusting graduation ceremonies on the fly

Local graduation ceremonies for the class of 2020 will be shaped by health guidelines and social distancing amid ongoing efforts to combat the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Comments sought on where to place Everett Link rail line

Where should the future Light Link Rail be routed through Everett? What should be demolished to make way for some of the line?

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NEWS BITES FOR JULY 24, 2019Westbound U.S. 2 closure Aug. 2-4

All westbound lanes of U.S. 2 from Snohomish to Everett, including the trestle and the ramps to Lake Stevens, will close at 7 p.m. Friday, Aug. 2 for WSDOT’s long-delayed pavement rehabilitation project.

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50 years a quiet triumph for Stag Barbershop’s Bob Martin

At Stag Barbershop, Bob Martin leads the orchestra of buzzing razors and lively conversation with faithful customers waiting for their cuts.

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Coffee stands won’t close due to plumbing rule

Coffee stands without plumbing can continue to operate under zero risk of closure