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Area grocery stores to be sold if merger of Albertsons, Kroger succeeds

As Albertsons/Safeway works to merge with Kroger (Fred Meyer), the two will sell off 124 of their stores in Washington state (19 in the county), plus 456 in other states. Affected stores include two in Snohomish, one in Monroe and two in Everett in a list released July 9 (local-area store list below).

Split Everett council permits mayor to add homeless buffer zones

The mayor can now set more zones in Everett which outlaw laying or sleeping on the sidewalk.

Everett Transit wants all-electric bus fleet, and it’s on its way to doing so

On March 30, Everett Transit gave a demonstration ride on one of its newest electric buses to the Congressman from Washington’s Second Congressional District to show how far it’s come.

COVID-19 cases up, and nearing infection levels seen in spring (November 2020)

SNOHOMISH COUNTY — COVID-19’s spread in the community has crept back up, capping a rough October 2020 in the fight against the coronavirus.

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

COVID cases hit new peak, stretching hospitals thin (2021)

COVID-19 infections are happening more than ever seen before during the pandemic.

COVID-19: Renewed restrictions on in-person gatherings, restaurants, bars (November 2020)

Gov. Jay Inslee announced restrictions Sunday, Nov. 15 that prohibit indoor social gatherings under practically all circumstances

City, AquaSox plan toward multi-use stadium as MLB deadline slides

The Sox want to stay, and will be using Funko Field to at least 2026

This fall will be crucial for the Everett AquaSox minor league baseball team as the city and Everett AquaSox are planning toward multi-use stadium.

Annual drug contamination testing at yet-to-open county homeless housing approved in split County Council vote

The County Council voted 3-2 for annual meth contamination testing at yet-to-open county homeless housing

Multiple roundabouts planned for U.S. 2 in Sultan to ease congestion

SULTAN — The city is going back to the drawing board for finding funding to design a roundabout at U.S. 2 and Sultan Basin Road.

Rally for SHS Panther sign raises funds quick

SNOHOMISH — A community-led fundraiser will give Snohomish High's wooden sign on its front lawn some well-needed TLC.

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.

Snohomish Buzz Inn will close when lease is up, new restaurant planned for space

SNOHOMISH — The Buzz Inn restaurant at Harvey Field was to bow out. Since then, things have firmed up for another year.

Coffee stands won’t close due to plumbing rule

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

Snohomish may stick with trash hauler Republic Services ‘til 2031

SNOHOMISH — The city is preparing to ink a deal for trash collection to continue with Republic Services for seven more years to 2031.

Architects directed to lower Snohomish Civic Campus pricetag

SNOHOMISH — The city has asked its contracted architecture firm for its future Civic Campus for design revisions that decrease the total pricetag, Mayor Linda Redmon shared with the City Council last week.

Few cities allow fireworks for New Year’s Eve

If you’re thinking of ringing in the New Year with fireworks, few cities allow them today.

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.

Clark Park gazebo demolition debated by city’s Historical Commission

Parks officials are clear the 113-year-old Clark Park gazebo will be demolished.

Trees around Avenue A gazebo felled

The trees around the Avenue A gazebo needed to come down after all.

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