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Day center on S. Broadway gives women solace while homeless

Two volunteer-staffed groups are reaching out, hand in hand, with some much-needed services for homeless individuals in Snohomish County.

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COVID cases hit new peak, stretching hospitals thin (2021)

COVID-19 infections are happening more than ever seen before during the pandemic.

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Now facing mass eviction, residents at The Grand Apartments of Everett cry foul on new owners

Residents of The Grand Apartments, already facing a rent increase by the property’s new owners, Dimension Townhomes, LLC,

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Bickford Avenue bridge closed all this week for repave

A full repave of the bumpy Bickford Avenue bridge over state Route 9 requires closing the bridge. A detour will be set up.

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Snohomish outlines its future road plans

Two future road projects voters recently approved funding for through renewing a city sales tax measure will arrive by 2025, according to a city outline.

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Prison-unit mothball plans by state DOC makes cuts in Monroe

The state prison system is consolidating capacity, including in Monroe

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Blackman Lake facing difficulties for healthy longevity

Blackman Lake is still struggling. Water clarity is getting murkier. Phosphorous, which robs water of oxygen, is increasing. Some described that Blackman Lake is undergoing a slow, natural process of dying. A 2021 look at the situation.

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Fentanyl overdoses soaring as trends change

A candelight vigil will be Tuesday, Aug. 31 at County Campus, 3000 Rockefeller Ave.

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How Everett Police will adhere to police reform laws

Multiple police reform laws that went in effect July 25 will restrict and modify how law enforcement deals with crimes.

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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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Snohomish gets “Story Trail” to boost reading

Twenty-two new signs opposite the Snohomish Library invite you to walk and trace the steps of a book.

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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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Officers can still …

What new WA police accountability laws do and don’t do

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Public cooling stations to open as heat to exceed 90 degrees this week

Senior centers, libraries, other spaces will be cooling centers

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All-weather fields open at Lake Tye Park

The city’s new lighted, all-weather playing fields at Lake Tye Park are ready for play.

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Most state employees, contractors, all private health care workers must be vaccinated by mid-October as condition of employment in new governor's order* Snohomish County Government to be thoughtful,

From those employed within the Department of Corrections to state social workers to road construction crews to multiple other branches of government

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Costco preps Lake Stevens site for construction

A new Costco store at S. 24th Street and S. Lake Stevens Road is slated to open in time for Christmas ...of 2022.

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Delayed ribbon cutting for revamped Forest Park

The City of Everett held a small ribbon cutting ceremony on July 27 in honor of the new Forest Park playground completed last year.

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Everett’s senior center could reopen with new operators

Activities, events and programming at Everett’s Carl Gipson Senior Center may return soon with a new group hosting the party.