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Everett "Rethink Housing" proposals ask city to change zoning to accomodate growth and add protections for tenants

Short-term strategies in the city’s housing action plan to accommodate growth could start being implemented as soon as 2022, city planners say.

County to pull back on D-ADUs on small rural lots

The county has to rescind its rule that allowed more rural landowners to be able to build a second, smaller house anywhere on their property after a state board determined in June this conflicts with growth management land-use rules.

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

Snohomish First Street Master Plan ideas presented

SNOHOMISH -- Proposals to plan redoing First Street from students and faculty from the University of Washington will be presented at this week's City Council meeting on Tuesday, and council also will look to adopt the Complete Streets initiative which if adhered to would give pedestrians and bicyclists more weight in road design.

Monroe churches can now host temporary homeless tent cities

Religious organizations can now host temporary spaces for homeless people to camp in Monroe, a change that aligns city law with state law.

COVID-19 vaccine updates and opportunities for this week

Snohomish County anticipates a supply of 21,000 vaccine doses for county residents this week.

Everett Police to dispatch drones in risky situations

EVERETT — The Everett Police Department is launching its Drone as a First Responder pilot program.

Last weeks to visit Jetty Island

The window is closing Labor Day to explore a magnificent manmade beach.

Snohomish evaluating adding density ,maybe annexing, in north and west

Growing the city by annexing its urban growth areas could be a real possibility coming in the next few years.

Affordable housing gets spotlight in county report

Cities and the county are wrestling with recommendations from the Housing Affordability Regional Task force (HART) that attempt to match needs with reality regarding affordable housing.

Jetty Island opens this week

EVERETT — Jetty Island opens this week

Help explain Snohomish’s future to your neighbors

The city planning department is looking for people to join a new Civic Ambassador program

Everett property tax increase proposed

The city plans to take a standard 1% property tax rate increase.

Pilchuck Park restrooms closed for season due to pipe exposed by eroding riverbank

SNOHOMISH — Last month, the restrooms at Pilchuck Park (169 Cypress Ave.) were closed to the public and will not reopen for the season. A sewer utility main was exposed because of riverbank erosion along the Pilchuck River caused the closure, according to the city of Snohomish.

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.

Appeal against Cathcart multi-townhome development continued to Oct. 12 as arguments heard at County Council

The land-use appeal crying foul to how officials approved 286 townhomes at state Route 9 and Cathcart Way, which is being heard by the County Council, may see a decision this week.

Day trips to Jetty Island set to start July 5

The chance to explore the nature preserve of Jetty Island is happening again after a one-year hiatus.

Everett’s zoning rewrite moves a step forward

The city’s overhaul of its planning code, named “Rethink Zoning,” will proceed to the City Council with the planning commission voting 6-1 to send a recommendation of support.