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Local governments act after state drug law fails in Legislature

Local legislators are lining up laws to make drug possession and use illegal locally after a statewide law didn’t clear the Legislature.

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County, sheriff ’s pair up on social worker effort

Snohomish County Executive Dave Somers and Snohomish County Sheriff Adam Fortney signed a Partnership Agreement

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Time to comment on Everett's stadium plans

The city has two options for the future stadium of the AquaSox

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State law adds way for employees to automatically put away for retirement starting in 2027

The introduction of an Auto-IRA program for Washington State starting in 2027 could close the gap for numerous people without retirement savings.

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Murder suspect nabbed in California

Jeremy Staeheli confessed to shooting Snohomish man

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Murder charge for 1987 fatal blaze at Everett Community College

A crack in a 34-year mystery led to murder charges being filed against a Snohomish man

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First Street improvements, such as new dining fixtures, are coming

For downtown, the city plans to use federal funding for sidewalk repairs, semi-permanent outdoor dining fixtures, better trash management and replacing troublesome trees.

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G.A.R. Cemetery clears gravesites of items, available to pick up

SNOHOMISH — Numerous people came to G.A.R. Cemetery over the weekend finding the objects and tokens that had been on their family members’ graves removed and placed in an assorted pile by the main office.

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City of Snohomish may add rule to dedicate cash for public art when it constructs projects

SNOHOMISH — The City Council discussed implementing a Percent for the Arts initiative where 1% of the budget to construct city projects would be dedicated to adding public art.

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GroundFrog Day on Saturday, Feb. 2 is a local favorite

The city’s most famous amphibian will soon be hopping into town for his annual display of psychic prowess.

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Snohomish Buzz Inn will close when lease is up, new restaurant planned for space

SNOHOMISH — The Buzz Inn restaurant at Harvey Field was to bow out. Since then, things have firmed up for another year.

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Fire District 4 station talks brew over at commission

Fire District 4 reiterated through a statement at the Aug. 19 fire commission meeting that the Maple Avenue station is not closing.

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How to get help to handle cost of school supplies in Snohomish County

Resources and community programs on how to get help with the cost of buying school supplies

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City proposes redesigning Terrace Ave. to be “shared road”A graphic by the city showing how it may redesign Terrace Avenue. A meeting is Oct. 18.

One of the city’s solutions for the residential street of Terrace Avenue is making it a “shared road” where oncoming cars have to pull over behind bikes and pedestrians.

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City Council declines East Monroe 2021 docket request

The City Council last week declined a homebuilder’s request to get a foot in the door for its proposal to build a housing development on the East Monroe site off of U.S. 2.

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Cold weather shelters open when it freezes at night

After an abrupt end to a warm early fall, cold weather shelters have been opening up across Snohomish County

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Fix-up work for Avenue A gazebo re-energized by local man

The gazebo at First Street and Avenue A may be refurbished soon thanks to a local company’s generous offer.

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Bill mandating denser housing zoning passes Legislature

A slimmed version of a bill to allow more duplexes or fourplexes in cities across Washington is on its way to becoming law.

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Property tax exemptions for seniors and people with disabilities expanded for 2024

Senior citizens and people with disabilities who have not previously qualified for property tax assistance are in for a pleasant surprise in 2024.

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This Fourth of July, there’s something to do both day and night

Come see the fireworks and maybe get a morning run this Fourth of July in Everett.