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Governor's change to restrictions plan ties Snohomish County with King, Pierce counties on effect of COVID limits

A remap to the state's COVID-19 restrictions likely won't mean much will change immediately for Snohomish County until the virus gets more under control, but more heavily emphasizes "flattening the curve" for deciding what can be open.

Project at corner of SR 9 – Cathcart Way got OK too quietly, appeal accuses

How county planning staff proceeded with a proposed development at a large vacant corner at Highway 9 and Cathcart Way has prompted an appeal from neighbors crying foul to the County Council.

Food bank in Monroe doubling its size through snazzy redone space

The Sky Valley Food Bank’s director Matt Campbell lately has had a certain sense of eagerness.

Everett releases 2024 budget that adds cops

Mayor Cassie Franklin has released a balanced $438.8 million budget for 2024 which adds more city staff to accommodate the city’s growing needs, including nine new officers.

Mukilteo eyes revamping its waterfront

Mukilteo’s waterfront could be much more developed by the end of the decade.

Come one, come all to the 2023 Easter Parade

The Easter Bunny will lead 50 or more of some favorites at the state’s only known Easter Parade

Everett balances budget, mayor to add more police officers

Better-than-predicted economic growth seen this year is helping allow Everett to prepare a balanced city budget for 2024

Fire District 4 board candidates both emphasize service

Fire District 4’s longest-serving commissioner is being challenged for re-election by a resident who’s spent years studying the district.

Company that collects hard-to-recycle items now serving area

If you hang onto batteries, lightbulbs and grocery bags intending to get them recycled

Broadband internet gaps in county to be identified to increase services

Broadband internet may be plentiful in big cities, but rural areas still are running slower than modern standards

Gov. to end coronavirus emergency status, but some rules stay

By Oct. 31, Washington’s official state of emergency for the coronavirus will conclude

Snohomish brewery owner pleads not guilty

The brewer who’s been accused of molesting a pre-teen girl pleaded not guilty before Snohomish County Superior Court Judge Robert Okrent last week.

Trash service disruptions prompt Snohomish to re-examine contract with Republic Services

Trash and recycling was not collected in the cities of Snohomish or Monroe half of last week

Sen. Hawkins talks budget, K-12, 522 cash at town hall

State Sen. Brad Hawkins held a town hall in Monroe Wednesday, Sept. 6 which discussed the state budget, transportation, nursing, K-12 spending, and the Senator’s views on all of the above.

County Council pauses Lord Hill Park equestrian parking lot swap

The county’s parks department must hold its horses on swapping the equestrian parking lot at Lord Hill Regional Park to one with back-in angle parking.

City of Everett intends to ask voters to raise property tax rate to lessen budget shortfalls

The Everett City Council is being asked to place a permanent property tax levy lid lift before voters on August’s ballot to ask residents to bump up property taxes beyond the usual 1% to help the city’s troubled budget.

Echo Lake-Lost Lake community is reinforcing neighborhood bonds

In the far-flung region of Echo Lake and Lost Lake, pockets of neighbors are unifying to become a prepared and resilient group of people.

Monroe's swifts stayed away this year due to predator threat

Predatory merlins have frightened away the Vaux’s swifts from their popular roosting spot in Frank Wagner Elementary’s chimney.

Port of Everett may act to take former K-C mill site

The Port of Everett may use eminent domain to acquire the former Kimberly-Clark mill site.

Prison changes suggested, including early release for some

Court orders protections; coronavirus-spread inside Monroe prison led to inmates holding disturbance