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Fire District 4 station talks brew over at commission

Fire District 4 reiterated through a statement at the Aug. 19 fire commission meeting that the Maple Avenue station is not closing.

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SNOHOMISH MIDTOWN DISTRICTCouncil declines tax exemption in 4-3 vote to seek other paths

A 4-3 vote by the City Council last week put an end to talks of offering developers a tax waiver that intended to jointly encourage development and affordable housing in the Midtown District up Avenue D.

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Donors, groups working to backfill mounting student meal debts

The state Legislature passed the Hunger-Free Students’ Bill of Rights Act in 2018 ensuring that all students receive a hot meal at school, whether or not they can pay. The law prohibits districts from serving an alternative offering such as a sack lunch.

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Monroe’s green thumbs give back

On the evening of June 24, 1952, a dozen ladies met for refreshments in a house on Lewis Street and founded the Monroe Garden Club.

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Muralist David Hose honored

MONROE — Detailed muralist David Hose is one of the Sky Valley’s most recognized artists. His latest work will be displayed inside the future Monroe City Hall.

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Cash for U.S. 2 trestle in state Transportation budget

There are local winners in the overall transportation package approved by the Legislature last week.

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At River’s Edge Apartments in Monroe, flood-displaced families wait

Residents displaced from a freak flood in the River’s Edge Apartments are taking it day by day after having their belongings ruined, their food spoiled and their sense of home interrupted.

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What can food banks use? Hams and turkeys

It’s T-minus two weeks to T-Day.

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COVID-19 coronavirus virus: what you can do

The response to COVID-19 is robust, but the advice remains the same as any flu-season: wash hands, cover coughs and sneezes, stay away from others when ill, and sanitize often-touched surfaces.

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Snohomish 9/11 Heroes Run Sept. 18 honors veterans, first responders

In honor of the 20th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks, the annual 9/11 Heroes Run 5k is happening this month at Willis Tucker Park.

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How fish checks are part of bigger salmon picture

Fish inspectors will ask about your catch. Why is that, and what do they do with this information?

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Animal sanctuary trying to overcome water shortage

With the sound of papery swish, his head plunged into a feast of alfalfa and hay.

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Clearview community meets with concern of possible 2nd marijuana shop on Highway 9

CLEARVIEW — A second marijuana retailer wanting to open along Highway 9 aroused not just a formal complaint to county officials filed by a competitor but also a room-filling meeting about the topic last week.

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Providence strike called off, bargaining ongoing

A tentative agreement has been reached between health care workers and management at Providence and Swedish, after a post-holiday announcement of an “imminent strike” by unions that had banded together statewide.

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Consultant: No contamination clean-up required in Snohomish Pine Avenue block

SNOHOMISH — A third consultant concluded there is no contamination which requires site cleanup in the block of Pine Avenue where there are plans for a future fire station and Snohomish city government buildings.

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Open letter to the community from Chief Palmer

An open letter to Snohomish.

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The forerunners of the Schack Art Center at 50

EVERETT — A local arts group just turned 50. The Schack Art Center, which is now a modern facility in downtown Everett, started in 1974 by a group of artists and advocates in a much different form.

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Whitfield, Ryan duel for Monroe school board

It may surprise some voters to hear that school board candidates Chuck Whitfield and Melanie Ryan agree on similar issues.

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Everett council makes sudden timeout on homeless housing in neighborhoods

The City Council voted to create an emergency moratorium on developing low-barrier supportive housing in single-family neighborhoods.

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Snohomish Fire District 4 primary candidates answer questions

Voters are winnowing the field of four candidates for Fire District 4 position 1 to a two-person runoff for November.