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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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City, AquaSox plan toward multi-use stadium as MLB deadline slides

The Sox want to stay, and will be using Funko Field to at least 2026

This fall will be crucial for the Everett AquaSox minor league baseball team as the city and Everett AquaSox are planning toward multi-use stadium.

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Snohomish City Council vacancy open for applications

Applications are being taken for the City Council seat throughout this month, with the council scheduled to decide who to appoint onto council next month.

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Few cities allow fireworks for New Year’s Eve

If you’re thinking of ringing in the New Year with fireworks, few cities allow them today.

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Donald Jacob Keck

On September 13, 2024, Donald Jacob Keck, formerly of Startup, WA, passed away at the age of 82 in Newport, WA. Donald (Don) was born on March 3, 1942 in Snohomish, WA. After graduating from Sultan High School, he went …


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Indie horror film opens in Monroe

Indie horror film opens in Monroe

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“Walsh Hills” subdivision approved to go ahead

The city announced last week that the planning department approved D.R. Horton’s site development permit toward a 110 single-family subdivision within 20 acres along Terrace Avenue.

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Funko to close local warehouses, consolidate in Arizona; HQ stays

Everett-based Funko formalized that it will be closing its Everett and Puyallup warehouses to consolidate in Arizona, which will create a layoff affecting 258 workers.

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Community Transit to standardize fares to $2.50

When light rail arrives to Lynnwood Aug. 30, Community Transit will discontinue its commuter buses down to Seattle soon after. The agency announced it will discard its commuter fare price, and go to a uniform $2.50 for local bus, Swift, Zip Alderwood Shuttle, and DART paratransit services. Comments sought.

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Family’s fundraiser for children’s camp honors son

Brant and Tracey Pierce are trying their best to personify their late son’s lifelong love for Camp Killoqua, the children’s camp in Stanwood run by Camp Fire of Snohomish County.

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Bell Canada buying Ziply Fiber

Bell Canada, the telecom arm of Canadian conglomerate BCE, plans to buy Washington-based Ziply Fiber, the two companies announced Nov. 4.

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Driver who killed Snohomish teens sentenced

SNOHOMISH — In March 2023, two best friends from Snohomish were out celebrating one of them turning 18 with a trip to Seattle’s Alki Beach when their car was hit by a drunken driver going the wrong way on the West Seattle bridge.

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Pickleball’s rise came fast with a 'pwhap!'

When the Mukilteo Everett Pickleball Club formed in 2020

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Monroe Schools levy asks to keep up finances

The Monroe School District is asking voters to continue a local education levy for another four years.

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Proposed switch to K-5 elementary versus K-6 not ideal

SNOHOMISH SCHOOL GRADE RECONFIGURATION

A letter against the formerly proposed switch from K-6 to K-5 in Snohomish Schools.

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Public records access altered temporarily by governor

On March 24, Gov. Jay Inslee’s office walked the tightrope again between public safety and freedom

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Snohomish will still have two fire stations ifFD4-city campus concept advances

Snohomish will still have two fire stations in town

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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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Snohomish to see new food bank director

SNOHOMISH — The Snohomish Community Food Bank will see a new director come August. Current director Ashleigh Cruze will be moving out of state with her family.

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Monroe hospital chief’s exit was surprise

Renee Jensen was terminated from her dual roles as chief administrative officer for EvergreenHealth Monroe and Senior Vice President for EvergreenHealth at a July joint board meeting.