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Everett advances stadium plan with new $4.8M funds committal

EVERETT — City Council members approved preliminary funding toward a new $82 million AquaSox stadium last week, vowing to move as little dirt as possible to build the downtown Outdoor Event Center.

Plans for future Everett stadium, where AquaSox and USL soccer would play, refined

EVERETT — The City Council moved closer last week to approving an outdoor events center downtown that will house the AquaSox minor league baseball team and a new United Soccer League (USL) franchise.

EvCC again closing Early Learning Center

Last time, a last-minute funding injection saved it

EVERETT — For the second time in four years, advocates are fighting the pending closure of the Early Learning Center at Everett Community College. Opponents of the decision have scheduled a 4 p.m. community rally at the center on June 25 as they seek a way to again save it from the chopping block.

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.

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.

New Everett Chamber growing as businesses join

EVERETT — All systems are “go” for the launch this month of a revived Greater Everett Chamber of Commerce. The chamber will open with about 130 members. On Jan. 15, speaker John Carswell kicks off a Lunch & Learn program with a speech at 11:30 a.m. in the APEX Art and Cultural Center, 1611 Everett Ave.

Cities using AI tools to track tourism, foot traffic

Data collected and compiled through AI is unleashing new ways for cities and entities to figure out how to ramp up their tourism efforts.

Proposed complex in Maltby gets unusual re-look by Hearing Examiner

MALTBY — Ceding to citizen concerns, the Snohomish County Hearing Examiner is reconsidering his initial approval of a multifamily complex near Maltby Road and state Route 522. A Dec. 12 reconsideration hearing will determine if Hearing Examiner Peter Camp’s initial decision was based on “possible errors of law or fact” presented to him.

Evictions are on the rise, especially in Everett, after limits from COVID ended

Evictions are on the rise, especially in Everett, after limits from COVID ended

Model magic in Monroe

MONROE — The amazing world of a maker of huge items, largely from a one-person shop

Highway 9 widening coming next year

SNOHOMISH — A project to relieve congestion at a choke point on state Route 9 near Snohomish is slated to begin in early 2025.

Fun on one wheel: The Cathcart Unicycle Club

The Cathcart Unicycle Club has made riding look easy for 29 years

SNOHOMISH — The Cathcart Unicycle Club has made riding look easy for 29 years.

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.

Snohomish Schools proposes moving sixth graders to middle school starting in 2025-26 school year

The Snohomish School District is taking steps to shift sixth grade from elementary school to middle school beginning with the 2025-26 school year.

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.

Veterans statewide to get mental health treatment at Monroe center

In step with Veterans Day, Fairfax Behavioral Health is unveiling a new service designed for active-duty service members, military veterans and first responders at its center in the EvergreenHealth Monroe Hospital campus.

New Monroe Schools Superintendent Shawn Woodward all ears on how to support students

Like any new student, Shawn Woodward is spending the first month of school sizing up his surroundings.

Kids Vendor Days are next week at Snohomish, Monroe farmers markets

Monroe's Kids Vendor Day has been rescheduled to Aug. 23 due to excessive heat this week.

How you can help plan Snohomish's future... today

If you miss a chance to shape the future of this city, don’t blame Brooke Eidem.

Book tells Everett’s rich baseball history

Jackie Robinson did not break baseball’s color barrier.

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