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Applaudable in face of Democrats’ policies

FRANKLIN’S FIGHT AGAINST CRIME

A letter applauding Mayor Cassie Franklin.

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President presenting self as if he holds absolute power

PRESIDENT TRUMP

A letter writer is concerned the president is acting like he is king.

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City of Snohomish’s beloved Finance Director, Debbie Burton, receives a Key to the City

Mayor John T. Kartak presented City of Snohomish finance director Debbie Burton, the Key to the City, in honor of her 14 years of dedicated work during the June 1 city council meeting. Burton recently resigned from the position she has held since 2016.

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Church comes together to install solar panels

The Monroe Congregational Church at 301 S. Lewis St. decided to take a leap into the world of clean energy.

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Snohomish County unemployment numbers staggering

Snohomish County sits near the apex of a rocketing rise in state unemployment due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Everett waterfront construction burns down

A 4-alarm fire Thursday, July 16 destroyed the north building of the Waterfront Place Apartments, a 266-unit complex currently under construction

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Better COVID-19 vaccine appointment system is in the works

The state’s online PhaseFinder tool might get a reboot soon to run smoother and maybe also smarter.

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SHS alum builds new javelin alley for school to obtain Eagle Scout

Lucas Donohue was a senior at Snohomish High School and an aspiring Eagle Scout who just achieved his life rank.

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Barbara (McKinney) Bergeron

Barbara “Barb” Joan Bergeron passed away peacefully in her sleep on May 2, 2024, leaving behind a life well lived. Barb grew up in Snohomish, Washington during a time when dogs ran free, and no one locked their doors. Barb’s …


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County health officials target increase in illegal food carts

Snohomish County health officials are stepping up enforcement against unpermitted food carts and stands, which have been operating illegally and raising public health concerns.

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Wesco lays out plan to hold short seasons for high school sports

The Wesco athletic conference has proposed an updated schedule in hopes all high school sports will have the opportunity to compete in the 2020-2021 school year.

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First Street tree removals were needed, but replacements won’t be soon

Late November's snowstorm severely damaged many of First Street's substantial mature trees

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Four who died in plane crash identified

Stories of the lives of the four men who died in the Snohomish plane crash Friday, Nov. 18 are starting to emerge.

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Challenger Evan Merritt wins Snohomish Fire board seat

With approximately half the ballots left to count, two of the city’s hotly contested races show clear leads.

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Everett tax rise ballot measure placed by council

EVERETT — Everett's property tax levy ballot measure will be on August ballots. The city asks to increase the cap it can charge for its property tax levy.

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Vote no on Initiative 2124 to preserve WA Cares Fund

INITIATIVE 2124

A letter telling people to oppose Initiative 2124 on November ballots.

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Snohomish parks board tours future Homestead Park site

SNOHOMISH — Members of the city’s park board hiked the future Homestead Park space last week to get a sense of the site. It will continue its conversation at a meeting Jan. 22 that starts at 6 p.m. in the Carnegie Building.

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How Everett’s indoor farm grows: What Infarm is doing

A high-tech approach to vertical farming is happening in Everett’s backyard and is feeding Everett’s schoolchildren.

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Effort to add video board at Snohomish Aquatic Center

Imagine watching a movie while floating on an inner tube at the Snohomish Aquatic Center