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Providence nurses reach tentative agreement

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

Everett to see property taxes increase for 2022

The city plans to increase property taxes 1 percent next year.

USPS working to reopen drive-up mailboxes

Drive-up mailboxes at multiple post offices in the county such as Monroe were broken into or vandalized in recent weeks, creating interruptions for drive-thru drop-offs.

Opinions sought on Flowing Lake’s future new dock

Flowing Lake’s floating dock needs to be replaced. The wooden dock’s surface is starting to get holes.

Updated: Layoffs cut deep at Everett's Herald and multiple Sound Publishing newspapers

The newsroom at the Herald had a large wave of layoffs and this week union members have been on strike.

Seniors gravitating toward cannabis - is it right for you?

Seniors may be becoming more open to cannabis for healing aches and inflammations.

Community rallies for family hit by fire

The community’s outpouring of support is helping a family that lost their home in a fire last month to keep standing strong.

AFK Tavern, Everett’s haven for geeks, closes

The commanders of AFK Tavern, on 41st Street, are faced with folding their cards.

Independent contractors, and others so far shut out, can begin applying for state unemployment on Saturday

Hundreds of thousands of independent contractors and other people so far snagged in the system will be able to begin making successful claims starting Saturday.

Snohomish Kiwanis fundraising for new park

A service group wants to fill what it sees as a gap in city parks: A place for teens and tweens.

Decisions on Everett’s special tax levy ballot measure expected

Decisions on Everett’s special tax levy ballot measure are expected at the April 24 City Council meeting with a final vote May 1.

What can food banks use? Hams and turkeys

It’s T-minus two weeks to T-Day.

Growing call for Monroe Schools to be stricter on student racism, increase training

Members of the Monroe Equity Council and supporters plan to flood the next school board meeting with calls to act against racism.

Selection soon in Monroe Schools’ search for new leaderAlso, school board member resigns

School board member Sarah Johnson resigned at the start of the year

Everett City Hall hunts for answers after levy lift defeat

EVERETT — City leaders are now asking for public input on what to do to solve a $12.6 million deficit gap for the 2025 budget after a property tax hike floundered at the ballots.

Annual drug contamination testing at yet-to-open county homeless housing approved in split County Council vote

The County Council voted 3-2 for annual meth contamination testing at yet-to-open county homeless housing

Monroe urban growth plans to be studied

MONROE — The City Council this week after press time reviewed two “what-if” map scenarios to fit 2,888 more housing units, or potentially 7,500 more residents, in the next 20 years.

Sky Valley Food Bank’s new director can use more volunteers

The Sky Valley Food Bank has a new director who’s an experienced hand.

Snohomish Midtown planning group meets

A far-reaching look at the Avenue D corridor suggests it could accommodate mid-rise apartment buildings and office buildings if redevelopment opportunities are feasible for developers.

Everett Council may decide on Y park name this week

A decision over what to name the public park adjacent to the new Everett Y on Colby Avenue is expected Jan. 29 by the City Council, but it could be a tough call.