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New book brings First Street’s past to life

SNOHOMISH — Mac Bates, in collaboration with local historian Taylor Russell, has released a captivating book, “First Street Stories: A Mid-Century Snohomish Childhood,” that brings the town’s past to life and offers a window into its many changes.

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Indonesian American woman’s life memoir includes little-known World War II history

In 1961, members of a Snohomish church sponsored her return to the U.S. This Saturday, her story will be shared.

SNOHOMISH -- A deeply personal account of a little-known chapter of wartime history, one that grandson Brian Kimmel has worked for years to preserve and expand. On Saturday, May 17, the Snohomish United Methodist Church—the same church that sponsored Lohn’s return immigration to the U.S. in 1961—is hosting a book launch.

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Two honored for CPR save in Monroe

One never knows how important they could be when it comes to saving a life.

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Future building heights along Avenue D discussed

The city’s Midtown District task force held its third meeting spanning two separate dates, Oct. 13 and Oct. 27.

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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.

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Input sought on Everett Transit’s future

The city’s bus system wants your input on how well it runs and what path it should take

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Not much for Monroe City Council elections

Two of this year’s three City Council races have no competition, and in the third, the challenger to the incumbent ceased campaigning.

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Glass recycling unaffected by regional end-market fallout

SNOHOMISH COUNTY — The closure of a large Seattle bottle-making factory interrupted the market, but the county will continue to accept dry and clean glass at county recycling stations, the county confirmed. Curbside recyclers also continue service.

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Snohomish's Community Kitchen program endures

The aroma of chicken casserole wafts through construction odors on a Monday afternoon at St. John’s Episcopal Church

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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.

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Everett Fire Department celebrates 100th birthday for early fire station, now its HQ

EVERETT ­— On June 25, the Everett Fire Department marked the 100th anniversary of Fire Station No. 2 with a public open house, station tour and complimentary lunch at its 2801 Oakes Ave. location.

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New Averill Field playground expected to be in place soonThe designs of plaques honoring Earl Averill and Hal Moe, two figures of Snohomish’s history.

The cost of signage, including bronze plaques honoring Earl Averill, Hal Moe and the Kiwanis service group that funded the new playground at Averill Field, at Third and Pine, raised a couple of eyebrows at council last week.

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Virus cases now in most cities

Tracking data provided to the public by the county’s health district shows the tally of COVID-19 cases has surpassed 100 in Everett and two dozen in Snohomish.

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Snohomish Council selects its next member, with assist from Mayor

A new city council member will be sworn into office on Nov. 3.

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Zion Lutheran’s new pastor fills long-awaited need

After two years of temporary pastors, Zion Lutheran Church of Snohomish welcomed the Rev. Don Stults to lead their congregation.

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How to get help to handle cost of school supplies in Snohomish County

Resources and community programs on how to get help with the cost of buying school supplies