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House passes Cortes bill mandating jail diversion options for juveniles instead of prosecution

The state House near-unanimously passed a bill from state Rep. Julio Cortes (D-Everett) March 5 that tweaks rules to require first-time offenders under age 18 have alternatives to being put into the juvenile justice system.

Bell Canada buying Ziply Fiber

Bell Canada, the telecom arm of Canadian conglomerate BCE, plans to buy Washington-based Ziply Fiber, the two companies announced Nov. 4.

GroundFrog Day will continue after all

GroundFrog Day lives, as the organizers of Kla Ha Ya Days will be continuing the annual January event starting next year.

Schedule does not sideline seniors

SNOHOMISH AQUATIC CENTER PETITION

A letter in the July 31 Tribune responding to a story about a petition for seniors.

Say no to Port measure

PORT OF EVERETT BALLOT MEASURE

A letter in the July 31 Tribune opposing the Port of Everett Proposition 1 in August ballots.

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.

If you value Fourth Amendment, fight idea of Flock license-plate reading cameras

LICENSE PLATE READING CAMERAS

The increased use of Flock license-plate reading cameras, including plans to add in Snohomish, provokes questions on warrantless monitoring.

Boeing to set dedicated line in Everett for largest next-gen 737 MAX 10

Boeing to set dedicated line in Everett for largest next-gen 737 MAX 10

Thank you for story on Community Kitchen

SNOHOMISH COMMUNITY KITCHEN

A letter of appreciation.

Be safe, legal with fireworks this Fourth of July

Be safe, legal with fireworks this Fourth of July

A nighthawk for Monroe’s streets

Police officer Craig Robertson has written the most DUI and traffic tickets in his department over the last year, which helped him win law enforcement accolades.

Sultan dump to reopen this week, but people asked to use garbage facilities sparingly and maintain social distancing

People are processing what to do with their unwanted items as some outlets, such as thrift stores, are closed, and others are limited.

Campaign finance data gives clues for who’ll be filing in local races

Pretty soon, the county will be in the thick of candidate filing week, which runs from May 5 to 9. State Public Disclosure Commission (PDC) records reviewed April 17 give an indicative picture of the local races shaping up for Snohomish, Monroe, Everett and Lake Stevens.

Plane crash at Harvey blamed on poor landing

Flight transponder data of the plane’s final five minutes show the pilot did not descend in a smooth, linear manner. Instead, the pilot began coming down, then rapidly descended, leveled off, then descended again. The plane was approaching from the north to land.

Public hearing Wed. on contested alterations to county wetlands code

Public hearing Wed. on contested alterations to county wetlands code

Primary for Monroe City Council seat has 3 pursuing seat

A primary election is coming for the three candidates vying for a seat on the Monroe City Council.

Fireworks ban for unincorporated county under discussion

Public hearing set for July 24 at 1 p.m.

Next Monroe Schools superintendent’s salary is $273,000

Incoming school superintendent Shawn Woodward is eager to start July 1.

Snohomish considers strategies for more housing

Six strategies to add a wider housing variety were vetted by the City Council last week, plus a few gave a request to look into one more.

Plaque for Supt. Mester placed at Aquatic Center

The new small rock arrangement and plaque honoring former Superintendent Bill Mester at the Snohomish Aquatic Center is something even he may have been too bashful to allow