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Online petition to remove Monroe Schools Superintendent has 950+ signatures

An online petition seeking to remove Monroe School District Superintendent Justin Blasko erupted last week

Course set to fixing Pilchuck Park road and riverbank

The City Council voted on a plan to relocate the Pilchuck Park access road and reinforce the nearby river’s slope at its final council meeting of the year Dec. 7

Community Transit asking for public feedback through Dec. 17 on reconfiguring bus service

In advance of Sound Transit light rail reaching Snohomish County in 2024

NEWS BITES for Dec. 8, 2021

Mayor Kartak goodbye coffee meet

Carl Gipson Center reopening keeps seniors at forefront

When it reopens Jan. 3, the city’s senior center on Lombard Avenue will retain all of the old favorites: The pingpong tables, the coffee bar, the daily lunches.

Growing call for Monroe Schools to be stricter on student racism, increase training

Members of the Monroe Equity Council and supporters plan to flood the next school board meeting with calls to act against racism.

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.

Lord Hill Park plan sequesters user groups

A space for hikers. A space for horse riders. A space for mountain bikers.

On Powell Street, neighbors tired of semis cutting through

Due to worn out pavement and drainage issues, the city plans to rebuild the portion of Powell Street between S. Kelsey Street and S. Sams Street next year.

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

County budget includes 2.5% property tax jump

Snohomish County’s $1.2 billion budget for next year includes money to equip all sheriff’s deputies with body cameras,

NEWS BITES for November 17, 2021

2022 Kla Ha Ya Days festival plans

Alert: Last opportunity to testify on County Council Districts at Snohomish County Districting Committee Meeting on Wednesday, Nov. 10

The Snohomish County Districting Committee will hold a final special public hearing on Wednesday, Nov. 10

Local election results for Snohomish, Monroe, Everett

Linda Redmon won over incumbent John Kartak

Everett to see property taxes increase for 2022

The city plans to increase property taxes 1 percent next year.

Snohomish mayoral candidates answer questions

The final countdown is on for who will be mayor of Snohomish come spring. Incumbent Mayor John Kartak faces City Council President Linda Redmon for the job of leading the city for the next four years.

Two longtime council members, Dana and Guzak, facing off for council seat

A duel for City Council Position 7 has incumbent Councilman Steve Dana up against former Councilwoman Karen Guzak.

Enjoy a peaceful lake and mountain views

HIKE OF THE MONTH: Peek-a-boo Lake (off of Mountain Loop Highway)

Everett council District 2 represents midtown, downtown

The council district system being introduced this year has two candidates running for District No. 2: Greg Lineberry and Paula Rhyne.

In Everett’s Council District 1, candidates diverge in few areas

The shakeup on City Council that turned five at-large seats into council districts has one incumbent and one challenger running in District 1, which covers northernmost Everett, including the Northwest and Delta neighborhoods.