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Two longtime council members, Dana and Guzak, facing off for council seat

A duel for City Council Position 7 has incumbent Councilman Steve Dana up against former Councilwoman Karen Guzak.

Return of mask orders borne by factors influencing COVID-19 spike (2021)

When county health officer Dr. Chris Spitters directed everyone — vaccinated or not — to wear masks inside public space

Man arrested for March 6 Everett murder had denied involvement

The car matched. The fatal bullets matched. The motive for the killing hasn’t come out yet.

Monroe’s budget not as dire as earlier predicted

The city’s larger-than-predicted starting point* for the 2020 budget will contribute toward weathering this year’s economic shortfall caused by the pandemic.

Allowing more at-home businesses being discussed in Everett

The city sees an opportunity to expand local goods and foster entrepreneurship by widening what kinds of at-home businesses can operate.

Snohomish weighing whether to widen First Street’s sidewalks, alter parking

SNOHOMISH — Prominent changes to First Street, displayed last week as concepts being evaluated, could see narrower road lanes to accommodate wider sidewalks and may see angled parking switched for parallel parking. These options are meant to make the street safer for crossing pedestrians and more attractive streetside. As the corridor is one of the city’s crown jewels, City Hall is taking as much feedback it can get.

Everett Transit re-calibrating its EV bus plans

9 electric buses by a bankrupt maker full of issues, but 10 other electrics OK

EVERETT — Everett Transit’s plan to dispense with nine of its electric buses isn’t part of a paradigm shift for the agency, its director said last week. It has 14 more electrics arriving over the next few months to keep half its fleet electric. The past few months, though, it has been ordering reconditioned diesels as part of its fleet turnover.

Coffee stands won’t close due to plumbing rule

Coffee stands without plumbing can continue to operate under zero risk of closure

Once a youth jail wing, now treating adultsInside the North Sound Behavioral Health Treatment Center

The 30-some employees in the county’s inpatient recovery and treatment facility acknowledged the center’s one-year anniversary of operations with a sheet cake and soda pop Aug. 2.

Monroe wants to edit covenants it has with Lowe’s which bar certain developments in North Kelsey

MONROE — The city wants to chat with Lowe’s about amending covenants it agreed to years ago that restrict what can be built in the North Kelsey area. But first, it wants to show what Lowe’s could gain.

Monroe seeks to hush train horns through these steps

City Hall’s interest in silencing train horns while passing through will require some diligence.

Newly revised Baker Heights plan arouses concern

One of the buildings in conceptual plans for the Baker Heights housing redevelopment has jumped to 12 stories tall, which stunned residents at a public meeting last week.

Snohomish educator accused of wanting sex with 12-year-old arrested in police sting

SNOHOMISH — A 61-year-old Snohomish man who taught in Woodinville’s Northshore School District for 30 years was arrested in a regional sting on allegations of attempted child rape in the first degree. This is different than the Snohomish School District educator who was arrested in November.

Parents sue Monroe Schools over racism

MONROE —A group of five families have jointly sued the Monroe School District for ignoring and failing to prevent frequent racial discrimination and harassment against their children.

Better COVID-19 vaccine appointment system is in the works

The state’s online PhaseFinder tool might get a reboot soon to run smoother and maybe also smarter.

News Bites for April 14, 2021

Midtown to be Council topic April 20

Monroe woodlands brush fire was likely accidental

A rush of firefighters tackled a three-alarm brush fire in the hills behind Walmart

Java Haus changes hands but to keep its proven formula

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

Bickford Bridge fix won’t be fast

SNOHOMISH — There’s no quick fix for the pothole covered by a steel plate on the Bickford Bridge over state Route 9.