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Sheriff Johnson sets new command staff

Sheriff Susanna Johnson was sworn-in the morning of Tuesday, Jan. 2

Council authorizes listing historic Culmback as city surplus

The City Council voted 6-0 to authorize listing the Culmback Building as a surplus property on the real estate market among a slate of four properties.

Everett to see property taxes increase for 2022

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

Adjustments made before Cathcart Crossing land-use appeal is heard Oct. 5

New movement in the appeal of a proposed townhouse development at Cathcart Way and Highway 9 has put a lot back on the table

PUD election candidates see opportunities for the utility2022 Primary Election

A seat up for election on the PUD’s board to represent Snohomish, Monroe, Lake Stevens and much of east county has three contenders.

Everett may allow more marijuana shops to open with October vote

Soon, three new marijuana shops could open around town, if the council increases Everett’s cannabis store limit to eight.

Everett council 4-3 in instituting labor mandate

By a 4-3 council vote, the city will use mandatory project labor agreements on major city projects above $5 million

Everett to pay $500k to settle bikini baristas lawsuit

The City Council authorized a $500,000 payout to settle a long-drawn-out federal lawsuit over the city’s “bikini barista” rulebook

Local water systems opting out of DuPont, 3M PFAS class action settlements

Local water systems have been opting out of taking settlements in two national class action lawsuits over PFAS “forever” chemicals for a variety of reasons.

New Monroe Schools superintendent may be selected this week

The school board expects to hire the district’s next superintendent this week, and the public can assist with the decision.

Snohomish High theater club reimagines “Once Upon A Mattress” to heady ‘60s

Snohomish High’s theater club is time-traveling a Broadway classic to the beat of a different drum for its rendition of “Once Upon A Mattress,” which has two more weekends of performances.

Everett’s city library system, fire department may eventually cease being independent

To rein in the city’s persistent annual budget deficit, city leaders may ask voters for a property tax lid lift greater than 1% in the near future.

Driver killed in high-speed 2nd/Maple wreck in Snohomish

With further details from Washington State Patrol

SNOHOMISH — A 31-year-old driver from the Snohomish area died in a major crash on Second Street at Maple Avenue overnight around 12:50 a.m. Sunday, March 17 in which the car split in half after hitting a pole. On Monday evening, another crash occurred with multiple vehicles. Now, officials are absorbing and contemplating what it means. Story is updated with further details post-press from Washington State Patrol on the Sunday crash.

Snohomish vandal arrested

On the morning of Feb. 23, police caught up with the man who went on a vandalism spree in town Feb. 8.

Snohomish vets memorial should be back to Carnegie by end of May

Snohomish’s veterans memorial should be installed beside the Carnegie Building by the end of May, and a celebration will be held on Memorial Day.

Rentable scooters to be available in Everett in coming weeks

The scooters have front and rear lights.

Inslee not itching to restart mask mandate

The return of an indoor mask mandate isn’t under consideration today

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.

Monroe has one City Council race, plus school board contests

There’s one race on the City Council as incumbent Councilman Ed Davis is being challenged by Delma Silva, a city planning commission member.