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Mayor Franklin hires retired Chief Templeman for vacant senior administration role

Retired Police Chief Dan Templeman has joined Mayor Cassie Franklin’s administration as one of her two senior executive directors.

Funding to build Bickford/Weaver traffic light appears promising

The city could score a $733,000 grant to construct a traffic signal, and have other improvements, at Bickford Avenue and Weaver Road.

Eastside Tire working to rebuild after fire

The charred remains of Eastside Tire are now cleared as the auto shop lost to a fire in May looks to rebuild.

Next chief of Snohomish Regional Fire hails from California city department

MONROE — The fire board for Snohomish Regional Fire and Rescue (SRFR) selected a seasoned fire chief from California to lead its agency.

Mental health pro selected for Snohomish school board

The school board’s newest member is Sarah Adams.

Lord Hill Park final plan done, weigh in July 13

The county parks department released a final plan for Lord Hill Regional Park

Candidates for Monroe council,school board include big voices

Five challengers are aiming for two City Council seats this November.

286 townhomes at SR 9 – Cathcart Way approved

With that, 286 townhomes gained approval for a development that neighbors fought at the southwest corner of State Route 9 and Cathcart Way.

Cause behind Seattle-Snohomish Mill fire down to two possibilities

Fire investigators who are still deciphering how a fire began at the former Seattle-Snohomish Mill site have ruled out all but two possibilities.

Rentable scooters now in Everett for three-month test

On May 17, the company Lime deployed approximately 100 battery-assisted, rentable riding scooters in Everett as part of a three-month pilot agreement with the city.

Providence nurses reach tentative agreement

Providence nurses have reached a tentative agreement after negotiations finished Friday, Dec. 1, according to the union.

Mayor’s race for Everett in ‘25 now has three: NAACP leader announces bid

The Everett Mayor’s race for 2025 now has three announced candidates as Snohomish County NAACP leader Dr. Janice Greene announced her bid last week.

Everett Station area improvement plan city has proposed by using localized taxes put on pause

The city pulled back its plan to introduce a special assessment tax to fund improvements in the area around Everett Station in part after property owners challenged data suggesting the majority of owners favor the idea.

County seeks hotel in Everett to make into homeless shelter

Somewhere within Everett, Snohomish County is looking to obtain a hotel to repurpose for sheltering homeless individuals

Boeing to set dedicated line in Everett for largest next-gen 737 MAX 10

Boeing to set dedicated line in Everett for largest next-gen 737 MAX 10

No teacher layoffs at Monroe School District in budget rewritten due to levy failure

The Monroe School District will not be laying off teachers this year, instead pulling up to $7 million from its available reserves as a safeguard if its second try at a levy doesn’t pass in November.

PUD proposing re-adjustment to increase power bill by 5.8%

The PUD is proposing to re-adjust its electricity rates higher than initially announced.

Snohomish's homegrown affordable housing effort secures new space in former Avenue D public works yard

At a time when “demand is huge and supply is slim” for affordable housing, says realtor Ray Cook, the homegrown effort to create affordable housing just nailed down its latest acquisition.

Sultan dump to reopen this week, but people asked to use garbage facilities sparingly and maintain social distancing

People are processing what to do with their unwanted items as some outlets, such as thrift stores, are closed, and others are limited.

Everett homeless resource center Hope 'N Wellness stung by regulations

EVERETT -- A resource center near Pacific and Rucker that primarily serves homeless individuals has been told by the city to halt services here by Oct. 21 or risk civil penalties because the zoning code for most of downtown doesn’t allow social services on the first floor.