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City tackles squatters with new rules

The issue of “nuisance” calls to law enforcement was addressed in two different cities last week.

Everett's public works campus

The city’s game plan to eventually move its Public Works department to new digs is crystallizing.

Catalytic converter thefts are spiking again

The quick-hit job of stealing catalytic converters off cars has resurfaced across Snohomish County, and police want people to protect their pocketbooks.

Homelessness expert tells what approaches work at Everett forum

There are techniques that work for homelessness and others that don’t, a national expert on homelessness told key stakeholders in a chat hosted by Mayor Cassie Franklin last week.

More activity on First Street Monday night, teen injured in conflict

Monday night saw a huge gathering people of standing at Avenue D and Second Street, while armed people again stood guard along First Street.

Driver killed in high-speed 2nd/Maple wreck in Snohomish

With further details from Washington State Patrol

SNOHOMISH — A 31-year-old driver from the Snohomish area died in a major crash on Second Street at Maple Avenue overnight around 12:50 a.m. Sunday, March 17 in which the car split in half after hitting a pole. On Monday evening, another crash occurred with multiple vehicles. Now, officials are absorbing and contemplating what it means. Story is updated with further details post-press from Washington State Patrol on the Sunday crash.

Mayor Franklin affirms Everett Transit merger into Community Transit not on table - updated

EVERETT — Mayor Cassie Franklin made a statement last week giving the city's stance that it doesn’t plan to act on merging Everett Transit into Community Transit at this time.

Snohomish may offer more city incentives to encourageaffordable housing

At a Dec. 6 public hearing, the planning commission will consider forwarding a draft municipal code revision aimed at increasing affordable housing.

Norton Playfield housing project for homeless kids denied 4-2 over location

In a 4-2 vote that was clearly tough to make, the City Council last week denied a nonprofit’s rezone request to be able to build a multi-story apartment complex for homeless families in a historic single-family neighborhood.

Everett City Hall hunts for answers after levy lift defeat

EVERETT — City leaders are now asking for public input on what to do to solve a $12.6 million deficit gap for the 2025 budget after a property tax hike floundered at the ballots.

Alterations to wetland buffer, critical area rules in Snohomish County code questioned

Certain proposed alterations to how the county protects wetlands in its development regulations have raised some eyebrows, including objections from officials with the state Department of Ecology and the state Department of Fish and Wildlife.

Nancy Keith selected as new chamber leader

Nancy Keith will be the next administrator of the Snohomish Chamber of Commerce

Fundraiser started for Everett woman killed by freak I-5 crash

The public has rallied to support an Everett mom killed in a freak Interstate 5 crash Thursday, Nov. 3.

Shoppers with backpacks should not be assumed as thieves

STORE CUSTOMER STEREOTYPING

Letter to the Editor

Walsh Hills public hearing set for Jan. 12

On Dec. 18, the City released a notice for public hearing regarding the Walsh Hills preliminary plat.

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

Herald newsroom staff layoffs on pause for more union bargaining

A follow up on the Herald newsroom staff layoffs

Indie horror film opens in Monroe

Indie horror film opens in Monroe

Food bank takes hit, pleads for community’s help

SNOHOMISH — A federal government cutback has food banks such as Snohomish’s hunting for help.