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All people age 65+ are now eligible for COVID-19 vaccine

Next in line for COVID-19 vaccines are all people age 65 and older and all people 50 and older who live in the same house as people from other generations, state health officials outlined last week.

Local NAACP youth group learning to get involved

The next generation of leaders are learning their skills today through a new youth offshoot of the NAACP Snohomish County.

Discarded Christmas trees go onward to renewed uses

The tradition of boy scouts recycling Christmas trees is as synonymous with the holiday season as milk and cookies.

Governor's change to restrictions plan ties Snohomish County with King, Pierce counties on effect of COVID limits

A remap to the state's COVID-19 restrictions likely won't mean much will change immediately for Snohomish County until the virus gets more under control, but more heavily emphasizes "flattening the curve" for deciding what can be open.

NEWS BITES for December 30, 2020

Coastal Bank tops food bank fundraiser

Small earthquake near Monroe

On Monday, Dec. 28, a 3.1 magnitude earthquake that originated four miles south of Monroe

Council halts East Monroe pursuit

A swath of acreage called East Monroe that the city intended to preserve is no longer being pursued, based on a City Council decision.

Tough year for downtown retailers

Small businesses have been hurting financially since the beginning of the pandemic.

Walsh Hills public hearing set for Jan. 12

On Dec. 18, the City released a notice for public hearing regarding the Walsh Hills preliminary plat.

Imagine Children’s Museum “activity bags” let kids learn science, art at home

Learning hasn’t stopped at the Imagine Children’s Museum even though it is not taking visitors.

Flooding risks anticipated this winter

This year’s high precipitation levels may set Snohomish County’s rivers up for a flooding situation in January.

Everett Transit may bring back Sunday service if public wants

Everett Transit buses at the "bus barn" parking lot seen Nov. 2. The electric buses were charging for their midday charging needs.

Everett council adjusts final budget to fund senior center, cut elsewhere

Not everyone will get what they want in the city’s $651 million budget for next year.

Roundabout at Avenue D – State Route 9 intersection in the works

There are plans for a roundabout on state Route 9 where it meets the intersection at Avenue D.

NEWS BITES for December 9, 2020

Coffee with Mayor Kartak

“Wintertide Lights” at Evergreen Arboretum gives a wintry walk

Walking outside is one pleasure left as COVID-19 restrictions exist in the state.

Roundtable talks racism in Snohomish Schools

Racially insensitive remarks sometimes were heard in hushed voices and sometimes echoed in the halls of Snohomish Schools, students of color said during a recent roundtable talk on racism.

Everett focusing on affordable housing, to host Dec. 8 meeting

The city will begin analyzing housing types and styles in the planning code soon.

AFK Tavern, Everett’s haven for geeks, closes

The commanders of AFK Tavern, on 41st Street, are faced with folding their cards.

Christmas House, which helps families with toys, will distribute at food banks

For the first time in 39 years, Christmas House will not be operating for the holiday season