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Public STD clinic to open later this year in Snohomish County

The county's health department plans to begin operating a public clinic for sexually transmitted diseases as soon as this fall.

Everett to pay $500k to settle bikini baristas lawsuit

The City Council authorized a $500,000 payout to settle a long-drawn-out federal lawsuit over the city’s “bikini barista” rulebook

VFW of Monroe's new art gallery opens with celebration Feb. 3

Veterans, community leaders and members of the community gathered on Saturday to welcome and celebrate the opening of a downtown art gallery.

Jury finds Snohomish brewer not guilty on molestation charges

A jury found Snohomish brewer Frank Sandoval not guilty on two charges of second-degree child molestation and found him guilty of one charge of communicating with a minor for immoral purposes.

News Bites for Jan. 3, 2024

Rep. Low pre-files bills to penalize fentanyl use, standardize animal cruelty punishments

Development on Terrace Avenue discussed

Housing construction company DR Horton held an online meeting Thursday, Sept. 24 to address the concerns of Walsh Hills’ neighbors.

Housing Hope proposes new plan on Norton

Giving a second try, the nonprofit Housing Hope last month introduced a revised site plan to put an affordable housing complex on three acres of the Norton Playfield at 36th Street and Norton Avenue.

Everett Public Libraries provide service updates

You can’t browse the local library shelves inside yet, but the library system is trying to serve the public’s interests in every other way possible.

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.

Monroe’s drug-sniffing police dog can finally take it easy

MONROE -- K-9 Sam couldn’t contain himself. The yellow labrador wagged his tail and barked plenty during his retirement acknowledgment. He’s been the department’s narcotics K-9 for five years, paired with Officer Devin Tucker.

Everett Library cutbacks tied to staff shortage

EVERETT — The downtown library isn't open on Sundays anymore, and the branch on Evergreen Way is no longer open on Mondays.

Snohomish Schools has plans to standardize student phone use policy starting January

SNOHOMISH — A formal policy to restrict using cell phones and electronics during school will be discussed by the Snohomish School Board at its meeting Wednesday, Dec. 11.

Everett 'river rights' initiative an unwieldy idea with consequences

EVERETT ‘RIVER RIGHTS’ INITIATIVE

A letter opposing Everett Iniative 24-03 about the river.

Everett Transit to lengthen hours, modify routes starting in March 2023

Eight city bus routes will undergo service changes and a new bus route will be added in March if the City Council approves a current proposal by Everett Transit.

Midtown District:Special zone allowing growth along Avenue D approved

During the next few decades, Avenue D north of the historic core could redevelop into a sprinkling of taller buildings among the existing plazas.

Snohomish Regional Fire predicts call numbers to be similar

On Tuesday Nov. 17, Snohomish Regional Fire and Rescue presented at the City Council meeting to inform council members of its budget proposal for 2021.

Everett Station area improvement plan set aside by city administration

Opposition from some landowners has put a blockade to a proposal to form a Business Improvement Area taxing district around Everett Station.

Monroe conducting large public survey that will shape future policy

The city wants your opinion to help it make decisions that could eventually affect the whole town.

Candidates for Everett District 3 diverge on transit, city approach

The candidates for the council district covering western Everett are split on topics such as transit and taxes.

The forerunners of the Schack Art Center at 50

EVERETT — A local arts group just turned 50. The Schack Art Center, which is now a modern facility in downtown Everett, started in 1974 by a group of artists and advocates in a much different form.