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Blueberry / Kelsey intersection set for changes

Traffic jams at Blueberry Lane and Kelsey Street might become a thing of the past this fall.

Monroe Schools lawyer says Barnes didn’t violate open government law

A school board member who sought input from a private group during a closed-door meeting did not violate open government law

Design ideas for new park to be revealed Wednesday

What do you want at Averill Field?

Snohomish High's "The Addams Family" plays up wackiness

SNOHOMISH -- Coverage of Snohomish High's fall 2019 theater production

Sheriff Fortney calls stay-home decree unconstitutional, unfair

Snohomish County Sheriff Adam Fortney clarified a social media post criticizing the governor’s stay-home orders, but said last week he won’t walk back its message.

Franklin’s 2020 budget for Everett has to outpace rising costs

Mayor Cassie Franklin’s proposed budget for 2020 continues to work on clamping down the built-in costs in running a city without eroding its core functions.

COVID-19: Latest virus wave largest yet as officials act (January 2022)

In just the first week of January, more than 10,000 people in Snohomish County tested positive for the coronavirus

PUD board approves 5.8% electricity rate adjustment

The Snohomish County PUD’s board approved re-adjusting residential electricity rates by a 5.8% increase in a 2-0 vote.

North Hill Neighborhood Park plan takes step forward

The City Council took a big leap toward developing a future northside park last week

Wider group to be vaccine-eligible come March 31

More than 2 million more people will become eligible for a COVID-19 vaccine at the end of the month

Roundabout at Avenue D – State Route 9 intersection in the works

There are plans for a roundabout on state Route 9 where it meets the intersection at Avenue D.

Executive Somers won’t veto council’s budget, but not happy either

County Executive Dave Somers late last week announced his decision he will not veto the budget County Council approved Nov. 27, but also would not sign it, meaning it will be enacted into law without his endorsement.

Everett Silvertips' season ends with loss Tuesday, April 22

EVERETT -- The Everett Silvertips couldn't overcome Portland's robust defense at one end of the rink and wild shots at goalie Raiden LeGall on the other tonight in Angel of the Winds Arena. The Tips lost 4-2 to the Portland Winterhawks, taking a Game 7 loss Tuesday, April 22.

WSDOT asking how you travel the trestle to shape improvements

WSDOT is asking the public how you travel the trestle.

Everett museum’s exhibit is about toys, merriment from years ago

EVERETT — The Everett Museum of History's current exhibit is about toys from years ago

Don Schwab is Everett city council president this year

Councilman Don Schwab will lead council proceedings this year as president and Ben Zarlingo is vice president. The council voted 5-2 on both nominations.

City Council declines East Monroe 2021 docket request

The City Council last week declined a homebuilder’s request to get a foot in the door for its proposal to build a housing development on the East Monroe site off of U.S. 2.

Food banks can use items to round out what’s offered

Although fewer people are visiting food banks versus last year, the need is still there.

Frontier Airlines is coming to Paine Field

EVERETT -- Frontier Airlines is coming to Paine Field. The low-cost airline announced a schedule of flights starting June 2 serving Denver, Phoenix and Las Vegas three times a week.

COVID-19: Indoor mask rules in Washington state may be eased soon (2022)

As COVID-19 cases drop, the state may set a date to drop its indoor mask mandate.