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Port is seeking new ‘forever tax’ on folks that is not needed

PORT OF EVERETT BALLOT MEASURE

A letter to the editor in the July 17 Tribune about the Port measure.

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County opens secure elections center

Snohomish County has opened a secure elections center

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Area grocery stores to be sold if merger of Albertsons, Kroger succeeds

As Albertsons/Safeway works to merge with Kroger (Fred Meyer), the two will sell off 124 of their stores in Washington state (19 in the county), plus 456 in other states. Affected stores include two in Snohomish, one in Monroe and two in Everett in a list released July 9 (local-area store list below).

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The All Stars of Little League

EVERETT — Around one dozen of the best players get the chance to represent their Little League as District 1 All Stars and keep playing baseball into the summer.

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New chainsaw carving in Snohomish honors Riverview

SNOHOMISH — A big eagle from a local carver honors Riverview Elementary school nearby.

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Net benefit to fund big projects makes Port expansion an opportunity

PORT OF EVERETT BALLOT MEASURE

A letter to the editor in the July 10 Tribune about the Port of Everett expansion ballot measure.

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NEWS BITES for July 10, 2024

A new world record in Monroe and more

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Herald newsroom staff layoffs on pause for more union bargaining

A follow up on the Herald newsroom staff layoffs

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Monroe summer bookmobile program opens for all student ages

Monroe's summer bookmobile program opens for all student ages

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Evictions are on the rise, especially in Everett, after limits from COVID ended

Evictions are on the rise, especially in Everett, after limits from COVID ended

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Snohomish to see new food bank director

SNOHOMISH — The Snohomish Community Food Bank will see a new director come August. Current director Ashleigh Cruze will be moving out of state with her family.

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Wanda Mae Sell

Wanda Mae Sell passed away at Mountain Glen Assisted living on June 20th, 2024, at the age of 90. Up until weeks before her passing she had remained at her home in La Conner, WA. Wanda was a devoted Christian …


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The man of Triangle Bait & Tackle of Snohomish

The owner of Triangle Bat & Tackle has spent his life serving the community, but after 43 years he is looking to relax.

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Public hearings in July include new sales tax measure

The Snohomish County Council will hold a public hearing of a proposition for the ballot for a new countywide sales and use tax of 0.2% to be used for public safety, health and criminal justice on Wednesday, July 10 at 10:30 a.m. on the 8th floor of the Robert J. Drewel Building, 3000 Rockefeller Ave., Everett.

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Safety nets for SNAP food benefits being improved

FOOD INSECURITY

A letter on SNAP benefits in the June 26 Tribune.

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Tell Council not to voice support

CITY COUNCIL RESOLUTION FOR PORT

A letter in the June 26th Tribune opposing an idea put forward to the City Council.

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Updated: Layoffs cut deep at Everett's Herald and multiple Sound Publishing newspapers

The newsroom at the Herald had a large wave of layoffs and this week union members have been on strike.

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Dairy farming is in transition in Snohomish County

Dairy farming in Snohomish County, as a whole, has less farms, but really the market is shifting for a number of reasons

Dairy farming in Snohomish County, as a whole, has less farms, but really the market is shifting for a number of reasons.

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Public defender case limits per lawyer may reduce if rules change, worrying cities of budget costs to hire more lawyers

Public defenders need to be juggling fewer cases per year, says the state’s bar association. The state court system is considering it. It could frame up a conflict of priorities, though. Indigent defense is taxpayer-paid out of local government budgets, and they’re already strapped.

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Bike repair classes

Bike repairs at the Evergreen Branch Library occur on a monthly basis.