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Housing affordability, availability at forefront of revisions to county ADU regulations

The Snohomish County Council last month updated the rules to allow Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) in more settings through Ordinance 25-014.

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Current street not an issue, so why this rush to alter it?

SNOHOMISH FIRST STREET PLAN

A letter to the editor regarding First Street planning.

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If you value Fourth Amendment, fight idea of Flock license-plate reading cameras

LICENSE PLATE READING CAMERAS

The increased use of Flock license-plate reading cameras, including plans to add in Snohomish, provokes questions on warrantless monitoring.

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Whooping cough is rising in county

Outbreak has cases at multiple schools

Whooping cough is rising in Snohomish County

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With COVID-19’s break into U.S. five years ago, the Everett expert at its center reflects

Dr. George Diaz, the physician who diagnosed the first case, discusses COVID-19.

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Food bank takes hit, pleads for community’s help

SNOHOMISH — A federal government cutback has food banks such as Snohomish’s hunting for help.

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Measles case in Snohomish County

SNOHOMISH COUNTY – Health officials have confirmed a new case of measles exposure at two Providence walk-in clinics in Snohomish County.

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Snohomish weighing whether to widen First Street’s sidewalks, alter parking

SNOHOMISH — Prominent changes to First Street, displayed last week as concepts being evaluated, could see narrower road lanes to accommodate wider sidewalks and may see angled parking switched for parallel parking. These options are meant to make the street safer for crossing pedestrians and more attractive streetside. As the corridor is one of the city’s crown jewels, City Hall is taking as much feedback it can get.

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Clearview community meets with concern of possible 2nd marijuana shop on Highway 9

CLEARVIEW — A second marijuana retailer wanting to open along Highway 9 aroused not just a formal complaint to county officials filed by a competitor but also a room-filling meeting about the topic last week.

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Discrimination case against Snohomish Regional Fire and Rescue now is in federal Ninth Circuit appeals court

MONROE — The appeal case of the “Firefighter 8,” a religious discrimination case of eight Snohomish Fire and Rescue (SRFR) frontline personnel suing for back pay after they were put on months of unpaid leave for refusing the COVID-19 vaccine, has its next step in federal appeals court this week. Oral arguments will be heard April 3 in Portland in the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals.

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Homeless housing site in Everett lays unused after disagreements between operators

EVERETT — A tiny home village set up in central Everett to temporarily shelter homeless families on their path to housing went lights out just after the start of the New Year, and went on hiatus a little over 12 months after it opened. Now, a smaller set of organizers are planning to revive it. Faith Family Village was a shelter community specifically for families experiencing homelessness.

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Snohomish Fire has EMS levy lift on August ballots

SNOHOMISH — Voters in and around Snohomish in August will consider a proposal to restore the amount of a fire district EMS levy, which Fire District 4’s chief said will help cover increasing costs and hire additional firefighter-paramedics.

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Proposed large-scale housing site next to Glacier Peak High approved at county, and hit with appeals

CATHCART — Four separate parties, including the developer, have filed motions asking the Snohomish County hearing examiner to reconsider his approval of plans for a large housing development across 144 acres bordering the north side of Glacier Peak High and Little Cedars Elementary schools.

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Local measles cases put containment efforts into overdrive; risk is low for previously vaccinated

Local measles cases put containment efforts into overdrive; risk is low for previously vaccinated

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Snohomish PD’s plans for license plate cameras for crime prevention

SNOHOMISH — City administration last week reaffirmed plans to add Flock-brand license plate reading cameras, which can aid in crime prevention when a car is being sought.

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Rugby team finds home in county and ready to tussle

Since 2023, Snohomish County has seen the sport of rugby grow and develop a tradition with the Rhinos Rugby Club.

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Snohomish’s future city logo, signage unveiled

Snohomish’s future city logo, signage unveiled

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Flowing Lake Park gets picnic shelter made of reclaimed wood from November’s windstorm

SNOHOMISH — Setting up shop on the Evergreen State Fairgrounds, the Timber Framers Guild has returned to Snohomish County to replace the picnic shelter at Flowing Lake Park.

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Monroe School Board race has new entrant

Monroe School Board race has new entrant, Monroe’s Red Robin restaurant closes