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Everett golf prices increase March 1 as cityagain weighs downsizing Walter Hall course

Teeing off at Everett’s public courses will soon cost more and one course may eventually see major changes.

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Blackmans Lake health is focus of Feb. 25 meeting

The fate of Blackmans Lake may unfold like a “choose your own adventure” novel, and it is up to the community to decide which path to take.

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Lake Stevens Fire, Fire District 7 exploring merger

Learn more at meeting Tuesday, Feb. 26; potential merger would combine Clearview, Monroe and Lake Stevens service

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Critics fear juvenile court policy suggestions allow biases to sneak in

An internal city memo suggesting policy changes in the juvenile justice system alarms observers who say these could be misapplied to disproportionately lock up children of color.

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Monroe murder suspect arrested, victim identified

The victim likely never saw his death coming, police say.

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Found dog ventured for miles and braved snowstorm, and will be up for adoption

Coco the German Shepherd is, warm, dry and well-fed after months of scavenging that led her from her former Monroe home to a Gold Bar forest road.

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In Buy Nothing groups, neighbors find free stuff while reducing waste

Whether you need an extra bookshelf, a couple eggs, or you have a stack of ‘90s CDs that can use a new home, your wish may be answered through a local Buy Nothing Facebook group.

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Parents object to boundary changes for Jackson, Cascade, EHS

New high school district lines are being drawn and 300 concerned residents showed up to Gateway Middle School last week upset their student might fall on the “wrong” side.

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Kids always eat, but school lunch debts mount

The Snohomish School District is approaching an unwelcome milestone: $100,000 in unpaid student meals.

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Reduced bus fares for low-income riders coming to Everett Transit, Community Transit

For the estimated half of Everett Transit riders who fall below 200 percent of the federal poverty line, the agency plans to introduce a low-income fare rate.

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Cascade High’s cheer team wins entry to national competiton

The Bruin cheerleaders are flying high after winning a bid to nationals during a state championship in December.

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Hobbs’ wide-ranging road fix package banks on tax increases

Proposal would accelerate fixes to 522, U.S. 2, Highway 9

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Snohomish Lions surprise food bank with $3,000 in gifts

After the Snohomish Lions left the Snohomish Community Food Bank Jan. 31, its director Elizabeth Grant had one word to describe her feelings: “Wowee!”

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Everett woman grateful she had carbonmonoxide detectors after scare

Laura Martin is still thankful she pressed for the carbon monoxide detectors that this December undoubtedly saved her life.

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Everett Film Festival Feb. 15 and 16 offers lesser seen, acclaimed flicks

People can discover new films and gain new perspectives at the upcoming 22nd annual Everett Film Festival.

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Rough and tumble: County’s wrestling scene a family affair

A profile on the semi-pro wrestlers of the Snohomish County-based promotion Combat Pro Wrestling (CPW).

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Being dispatched to disasters inspired Kurt Hilt's preparedness effort

Kurt Hilt has dedicated his life to helping people and communities. His contributions have reached from Lake Stevens all the way up to the federal level.

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Bringing boundless cheer:

The Snohomish High Sparkle Squad

Even amid the band’s booming take on Lady Gaga’s “Bad Romance,” and the squeak of sneakers taking the ball to the hoop, the cheerleaders stand out at Snohomish High School games.

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County homeless count yields important snapshot

Survey takers found Stan at the Snohomish Library, taking refuge from the wet, 40-degree winter morning. The grizzled military veteran was the first homeless person in town surveyed for Snohomish County’s annual Point in Time count Jan. 23.

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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.