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Logistics for mapping new Everett council districts outlined in proposal

The process for an upcoming citizens’ commission to map out the new districts for council elections is currently being worked on.

New Everett Chamber growing as businesses join

EVERETT — All systems are “go” for the launch this month of a revived Greater Everett Chamber of Commerce. The chamber will open with about 130 members. On Jan. 15, speaker John Carswell kicks off a Lunch & Learn program with a speech at 11:30 a.m. in the APEX Art and Cultural Center, 1611 Everett Ave.

Helping Hands nonprofit assists both near and afar

After returning home from Peru after 17 years, missionaries Faith and Vance Field wanted to continue helping those in need in Peru, as well as in their local communities.

Clearer picture of personal property tax impacts if city’s builder incentive idea is fruitful

If the City Council agrees to put in place a temporary tax waiver on new multimillion-dollar residential buildings in the city’s Midtown District along Avenue D

A countywide tax for affordable housing may be discussed in 2021

County elected leaders are being asked to enact a new sales tax to help pay to construct subsidized housing.

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

As Snohomish Regional Fire Chief O’Brien to retire, Fire District 4 volunteers its own

MONROE — After 34 years as a firefighter and 13 as a fire chief, Kevin O’Brien announced his retirement from Snohomish Regional Fire and Rescue. A new proposal submitted by Snohomish Fire District 4 (FD4) could see the temporary sharing of duties of its chief.

Brighter days ahead:Expectant couple moving in soon to new HopeWorks site

Christopher Fitch Sands Jr. is not due to arrive until Dec. 23, but when he does his home awaits.

Long-vacant Bickford Avenue “train station” for sale

The Snohomish Depot, the building best known for its 19th century British train station design, is on the market.

Used ski goggles can double as PPE in the fight againstCOVID-19, and group collecting them gets goggles to doctors

By weekday, Aaron Robertson is a third-year medical student at the University of Washington who lives in the Central District.

St. John’s Episcopal Church keeps renovating

For more than a century, the steeple of St. John's Episcopal Church at 913 Second St. has been a city landmark.

Ed Bremer, KSER-FM’s longtime local voice, dies

The man whose calm voice on 90.7 KSER-FM was matched with a do-it-all attitude instrumental to getting the independent station on the air died of cancer last week.

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.

Group positions Longfellow Building to go on national historic register

The long-empty Longfellow Building on Oakes is having its 110th birthday this year

NEWS BITES FOR JULY 24, 2019Westbound U.S. 2 closure Aug. 2-4

All westbound lanes of U.S. 2 from Snohomish to Everett, including the trestle and the ramps to Lake Stevens, will close at 7 p.m. Friday, Aug. 2 for WSDOT’s long-delayed pavement rehabilitation project.

Goal behind Police Dept. model change is consistency

Police Chief Keith Rogers would like to slow the “revolving door” among patrol officers at the department.

Evergreen State Fair canceled this year, as is Kla Ha Ya Days

This year’s Evergreen State Fair is canceled, the county announced Friday.

Food banks adjusting to serve during COVID-19 pandemic, and will need help

Food banks are getting creative and finding new support, as the COVID-19 crisis unfolds and the need for food-service increases.

Christmas House wants every child to get a gift

The all-volunteer group Christmas House believes in the benevolent idea that every child should get a toy for the holidays.