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Monroe’s budget stable as city is growing

The city’s $106 million proposed budget keeps a steady hand on municipal finances while Monroe continues to grow.

Snohomish’s future city logo, signage unveiled

Snohomish’s future city logo, signage unveiled

Snohomish chamber refocusing with future plans

Changes are happening at the Snohomish Chamber of Commerce. Its membership is growing, and it has ideas for adding more workshops and eventually creating a permanent business development hub.

Road safety plan re-energizes Second Street revamp concept

A city transportation plan open house is scheduled 4-7 p.m. April 30 in the Carnegie at First and Cedar

Road safety and plans are getting prominent attention in Snohomish.

Lake Stevens School District trying again for school bond

Lake Stevens School District trying again for school bond on February ballots.

Safer crosswalks in Snohomish sought via plans

SNOHOMISH — A pedestrian awareness campaign for drivers to be more careful is being prepared for early next year by the city’s volunteer Public Safety Board. The city also has safety measures cominng.

Hundreds of prisoners to be released statewide

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

Everett Planning Commission mixed on accommodating Housing Hope project in historic area

A nonprofit’s request to upzone an area and clip the boundaries of a historic neighborhood so it can build a low-income housing apartment project

Omicron variant still poses unknowns

State health officials said Dec. 21 there have been 400 Omicron variant cases logged so far, and the first in Snohomish County appeared last week.

Could rail crossings be eventually separated in Monroe?

Almost every city resident has experienced waiting for the train to pass through. But what if the roads didn’t cross the rails?

AFK Tavern, Everett’s haven for geeks, closes

The commanders of AFK Tavern, on 41st Street, are faced with folding their cards.

Snohomish’s future 10-acre Homestead Park to be designed

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Snohomish’s future 10-acre Homestead Park to be designed

Bill Mester, community-minded leader ofSnohomish Schools, dies

Thoughtful and compassionate. Inquisitive and introspective.

Snohomish mayoral candidates speak to issues

Two prominent names in city politics and a newcomer who wants to revolutionize the city’s governance model are each aiming to advance from August’s primary election to November’s ballot.

Sultan flexing its muscles as it seeks fixes for U.S. 2 congestion

The City of Sultan is trying to take the matter of fixing U.S. 2 congestion into its own hands.

Fire District 4 seals Pine Avenue land buy

The final price was $6.35 million for Fire District 4 to buy the block of Pine Avenue between Third and Fourth streets.

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.

Clark Park project is to construct off-leash dog park to replace historic gazebo

EVERETT — The city has temporarily fenced off Clark Park at 24th and Lombard to begin deconstructing the park’s historic gazebo and constructing an off-leash dog play area in its place. City spokeswoman Simone Tarver said it could take until summer, when the 2,700-square-foot dog park is scheduled to be complete, before the fence is taken away.

Next Snohomish Police Chief announced as Lt. Mike Martin

Sheriff’s Lt. Mike Martin has been named to be police chief

Harvey Field airport taking opinions on expansion bid

Public hearing May 14

SNOHOMISH — More on Harvey Field airport's proposed expansion plan, which includes to move Airport Way.