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Snohomish’s future city logo, signage unveiled

Snohomish’s future city logo, signage unveiled

How should county prioritize $80 million?

The county has spent this month listening to hundreds of viewpoints on how to spend millions of federal dollars in the most impactful way.

Pending Paine Field decision could be slowed by federal shutdown

The federal government partial shutdown could delay a decision from the Federal Aviation Administration regarding commercial flight at Paine Field, a spokesman said.

Snohomish to have new police chief

The city's getting a new police chief starting Sept. 1.

Court docs tell events behind officer’s death

Witness information still sought

Council majority rejects tying drug treatment rule to staying in county-owned shelters

The County Council voted 3-2 along political party lines to oppose an ordinance that would stipulate that illegal drug users would be required to get treatment as a rule to access housing in county-owned shelters for homeless people

Moving Snohomish veterans memorial back to Carnegie still to come

A plan is in the early stages to put the Snohomish Veterans Memorial obelisk monument back to standing on the Carnegie Building’s grounds at First and Cedar.

Java Haus changes hands but to keep its proven formula

The new owner of Java Haus is no stranger to its menu

Local Subway shop owners stole tips, shorted wages

A U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) investigation found multiple local Subway restaurant franchises stole tips and altered employee timesheets to avoid paying overtime.

Everett continues talks on allowing more marijuana stores in city

The City Council’s Public Safety Commission would like to have a third conversation next month on whether to open the city to more marijuana retailers before forwarding the idea before the whole City Council, but so far it’s learned a few things.

Everett’s zoning rewrite moves a step forward

The city’s overhaul of its planning code, named “Rethink Zoning,” will proceed to the City Council with the planning commission voting 6-1 to send a recommendation of support.

Mayor Kartak’s protestors joke online backfires

Mayor John Kartak posted a picture making fun of protestors being hit by cars on his personal social media page, but says he didn’t initially understand it and doesn’t support its message.

Monroe arts group has plenty in store for future plans

The town’s group for the arts is still producing events while waiting eagerly for the end of the pandemic.

Council majority declines to sign police reform letter

A City Council majority on Tuesday, Oct. 5 informally rejected a request from Mayor John Kartak to send a letter on behalf of Snohomish

Selling county yard on Avenue D to be handled by real estate broker

The big, vacant lot along Avenue D opposite 10th Street might change ownership as soon as this spring.

Closed fishing dock at Blackman Lake will need some repairs, consultants’ report indicates

SNOHOMISH — Several piles holding up the Robert S. Keaton Memorial fishing dock at Hill Park on Blackman Lake have deterioration damage, a consulting dive team’s report says.

Nonprofit that helps at-risk youth opening new center soon

A resource for at-risk youth is growing as the nonprofit Cocoon House will soon open the doors to its new center on Colby Avenue.

County hopes to acquire Everett hotel for homeless shelter use during 2022

County leaders explained to the City Council last week how and why the county is seeking to convert a hotel into a temporary homeless shelter.

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

County Executive’s proposed budget adds SCSO body cameras, avoids layoffs and braces for 2021

County Executive Dave Somers’ 2021 budget aims to be resourceful since 2020 left little to work from.