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NEWS BITES for April 24, 2024

A story on a zebra, a school plan and more in the April 24 paper.

Boeing workers decide against new contract, continue strike

EVERETT — Boeing assemblers are anticipated to vote Oct. 23 on whether to accept a renegotiated contract that union leaders agreed to present to employees.

State may plunge $7.4 million toward futue AquaSox stadium

A $7.4 million state Legislature earmark is being proposed for a much better ballpark in Everett to retain the AquaSox minor league team

Vaccine eligibility expands to all over age 16 soon

Gov. Jay Inslee announced this afternoon that on April 15, COVID-19 vaccines will be made available to every Washingtonian over age 16.

Downtown Everett gift cards being taken at many merchants

The Downtown Everett Association (DEA) launched a new gift card program late last year to support Everett’s local community and small businesses.

Snohomish to place mindful eye on its trees

The city is placing a full-hearted focus on trees.

State may peg Paine Field for more airline traffic

A state airports committee is suggesting to either greatly grow services at Everett’s Paine Field

NEWS BITES for June 12

20 mph limit on Pine Avenue?

State ban on flavored vape sticks and juice, menthol smokes proposed

OLYMPIA — Legislators could soon consider a ban on flavored tobacco products such as vapes and menthol cigarettes. While supporters believe a ban is important for public health, opponents believe the ban could do more harm than good. If passed, House Bill 1203 would ban the sale and advertising of any kind of flavored tobacco or nicotine product starting in 2026 – whether it be a cinnamon-flavored vape pen, a nicotine pouch or a menthol cigarette.

Challengers file in Snohomish City Council elections

Two new faces will be joining the City Council, but nothing is guaranteed on who. Marc Crawford and public safety commission chair Donna Ray are running for Councilwoman Lynn Schilaty’s open seat.

Snohomish Library reopens to come in for a quick shelf browse and checkout

In related news: Everett Libraries have reopened for limited capacities

Everett seeking to be official “Creative District”

Survey happening

EVERETT — The City of Everett recently announced the launch of a community survey as part of its efforts to become a certified Washington State Creative District.

Omicron variant infections spike

COVID-19 tests to become more available

Food banks prepare to feed more people

Local food banks are readying themselves for people who suddenly have less to spend on groceries because of coronavirus-related layoffs.

League makes call to protect trees in future countywide planning policies

Protecting and adding to urban tree canopies should be a new section written into the county’s general planning policy book, says The League of Women Voters of Snohomish County.

Sheriff Johnson sets new command staff

Sheriff Susanna Johnson was sworn-in the morning of Tuesday, Jan. 2

Food bank in Monroe broken into

The phone call made Matt Campbell’s heart sink.

Apartments proposed at North Kelsey site

The next construction project in the North Kelsey area could be a densely packed apartment complex standing three stories tall.

Come for Wintertide celebration starting Nov. 27 in EverettPublic ice rink at Port of Everett

Visitors and residents are invited to Everett’s annual Wintertide

Recognize the need to preserve critical area buffers

NATURAL SPACES

A letter from a person interested in preserving nature who explains why the county's critical wetland buffers shouldn't shrink, but instead expand.