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Snohomish rule change lets small shops open in more parts of city set up for residential density increases

Small neighborhood coffeeshops, restaurants, markets, gyms and other commerce can now open a space on the ground floor of all apartment and condominium buildings around town.

Clarity for police reform laws is coming; local leaders hope ASAP

Come January, state legislators will begin cleaning up ambiguities within the slew of police reform bills passed this year to make them clearer to follow, according to Snohomish County Council members who have spoken with key state Legislators.

From Garden to Table: Growers help community, art show will benefit Community Kitchen

Bounties of vegetables donated weekly by a quiet corps of area growers

SNOHOMISH -- More than 35 photos of garden vegetables, bees and food that were printed onto canvas will be spread out in the parish hall of St. John’s Episcopal Church for an art show the evening of April 5.

North Everett church looking at day center to aid homeless folks

A Catholic church, a homeless outreach nonprofit and the city

Monroe searching for cash for north area park

The city will need to rearrange its $5 million funding plan

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.

Stag barber not off hook for state's slew of fines

The state still would like the rebel barber of Avenue D to pay up a slew of fines which he’s said before are a violation of his Constitutional rights to make a living.

Monroe school superintendent finalists set, decision Thursday

Two superintendents and one assistant superintendent are the finalists to become the next district superintendent

Homebuilder seeks hot-button E. Monroe land

A homebuilder is asking the city to edit its Comprehensive Plan to let it build homes on the much-debated East Monroe land.

Monroe man who led chase had felony warrant

MONROE -- The Monroe man who led a chase through the Fryelands in late January had a felony warrant for his arrest

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.

Snohomish Fire asking for levy restoration

Fire District 4 will be asking voters this August to restore its levy rate to $1.50 per $1,000 in assessed property tax value.

Hundreds of prisoners to be released statewide

The state has begun releasing hundreds of prisoners early to reduce population counts.

Monroe seeks to hush train horns through these steps

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

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

Homeless tent ban attached to Pallet Shelter plan

Everett “no sit­–no lie” proposal to ban camping on sidewalks along Smith Street under fire

Insurance pool has paid more than $275,000 so far in Snohomish Regional Fire’s attorney fees in “Firefighter 8” case

MONROE — A statewide insurance pool that insures abut 160 cities, fire districts, and 911 centers had paid more than $275,000 so far to the attorneys defending Snohomish Regional Fire & Rescue in a religious discrimination lawsuit filed by eight unvaccinated firefighters. The case initiated in 2022 has gone through U.S. District Court and the decision is now being appealed to the federal Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals.