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Everett School District may cut 140 jobs due to budget hole

Everett Schools is facing a projected $27.9 million budget shortfall for next school year.

County Council to chew on wetlands code further May 14

Jared Mead makes third proposal

The Snohomish County Council has scheduled a May 14 public hearing on proposed updates to its Critical Areas Regulations ordinance relating to wetlands. County Councilman Jared Mead has introduced a third amendment.

Climate plan in development could guide Everett policies

For more than a decade, in three minute intervals during citizen’s comments, Jackie Minchew nudged at the City Council to put climate change at the forefront.

Two teams of innovative Valley View Middle School students excel in NASA challenge

They didn’t reach space, but two eighth grade teams from Valley View Middle School just completed NASA challenges that could ease future life on Earth.

Everett Police program is to fight catalytic converter thefts

Amanda Bloomquist had hers stolen at a concert.

Decision on religious center's compatibility in rural area comes soon

Will a remodel of a mosque on State Street be deemed compatible enough for its rural Clearview neighborhood?

Upcoming free art studios tour in Snohomish is for all to see

Thirteen local art studios will open their doors to the public Saturday, Sept. 30 and Sunday, Oct. 1, for the first annual Snohomish Studio Tour.

Police can use watchful eyes after Snohomish graffiti spree

Police are seeking help in identifying the vandals responsible for a recent graffiti spree.

Snohomish may offer more city incentives to encourageaffordable housing

At a Dec. 6 public hearing, the planning commission will consider forwarding a draft municipal code revision aimed at increasing affordable housing.

Fireworks ban for unincorporated county under discussion

Public hearing set for July 24 at 1 p.m.

Monroe's food bank garden fundraising for a shed

The friends who tend the Julia V. Morris food bank garden need a shed.

Everett to protect park bathrooms with automatic locks, other tech

EVERETT — Public restrooms in downtown and in all city parks will soon have automatic door locks and deterrents against afterhours misuse if the City Council approves a Parks Department proposal this week.

All-volunteer Martha Perry Garden brings veggies to food banks

Area food banks will soon be stocked with lettuce, squash, carrots and other fresh vegetables, courtesy of the Martha Perry Vegetable Garden.

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.

Everett Transit to lengthen hours, modify routes starting in March 2023

Eight city bus routes will undergo service changes and a new bus route will be added in March if the City Council approves a current proposal by Everett Transit.

Everett Station area improvement plan set aside by city administration

Opposition from some landowners has put a blockade to a proposal to form a Business Improvement Area taxing district around Everett Station.

2-1-1 help hotline calls tripled in March

Pat Morris has worked almost 40 years in the crisis service industry.

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