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Eleanor Leight, star dancer of Snohomish, dies

Eleanor Leight, whose dance skills helped her land a performing role with the Radio City Rockettes

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Administrative judges decline Stag barber’s appeals

Two administrative hearing judges have turned down appeals from rebel barber Bob Martin of Snohomish’s Stag Barber and Styling, putting him back to square one.

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Area dramatist shares stories of faith, hope and courage

In distressing times, people may find their faith and hope severely tested. They need encouragement and exhortation.

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Omicron variant infections spike

COVID-19 tests to become more available

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Lord Hill Park survey results show mixed view on creating specialty “zones” to separate users

Lord Hill Regional Park is a multi-use natural space treasured and frequented by residents of Snohomish County.

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Omicron variant still poses unknowns

State health officials said Dec. 21 there have been 400 Omicron variant cases logged so far, and the first in Snohomish County appeared last week.

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Mill Creek exploring switch of fire agencies

Mill Creek is looking at changing fire service providers after shopping around.

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A first for Queen Anne

Jewish center opens to much celebration

A large number of the area’s Jewish community

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Transition at Craven Farm preserves traditions.

Craven Farm grew into a household name for the area. Understanding the impact Craven Farm has made in the community has been eye-opening to new owners Brian and Kimi Chadwick.

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Everett High students walk out over sexual harassment

Last week, Everett High students marched to raise awareness against sexual harassment and gathered to be heard.

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Monroe Schools’ Superintendent Blasko put on leave by school board, to be investigated

Fifty or more Monroe School teachers and supporters gathered outside the Monroe School District offices on a wet and cold Monday, Dec. 13 evening to protest school district leadership. “We’re zooming in to the School Board meeting tonight, they all went home” one sign carrier said, meaning the School Board meeting was being held remotely and the sign-carrying teachers were not invited.

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Countywide affordable housing tax approved for Snohomish County

A Snohomish County Council majority last week authorized an increase to the county sales tax rate by 0.1 percen

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COVID survivor publishes paperback of everyday humor

Carol Cross just published one book and finished writing another, which is a noteworthy accomplishment for someone who cannot read.

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Blackman Lake may receive deeper analysis in coming years

The health of Blackman Lake, once considered a jewel of the town, is continuing to decline because of a multitude of reasons.

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Community Transit asking for public feedback through Dec. 17 on reconfiguring bus service

In advance of Sound Transit light rail reaching Snohomish County in 2024

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NEWS BITES for Dec. 8, 2021

Mayor Kartak goodbye coffee meet

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EvCC pauses closing Early Learning Center due to public outcry

Everett Community College paused the closure of its Early Learning Center, slated for June 2022 at the end of the school year, after pressure from parents and the Washington Federation of State Employees (WFSE) union.

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Carl Gipson Center reopening keeps seniors at forefront

When it reopens Jan. 3, the city’s senior center on Lombard Avenue will retain all of the old favorites: The pingpong tables, the coffee bar, the daily lunches.

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County pursuing its own sales tax for affordable housing

Snohomish County’s government leaders are proposing to collect a special countywide 0.1% sales tax for affordable housing