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County’s Prop. 1 asks for 0.2¢ sales tax for safety

County’s Prop. 1 asks for 0.2¢ sales tax for safety

EvCC again closing Early Learning Center

Last time, a last-minute funding injection saved it

EVERETT — For the second time in four years, advocates are fighting the pending closure of the Early Learning Center at Everett Community College. Opponents of the decision have scheduled a 4 p.m. community rally at the center on June 25 as they seek a way to again save it from the chopping block.

News bites for June 18, 2025

Last Fourth with fireworks allowed in Snohomish, Snohomish County's health leader is new state Department of Health secretary, Monroe Wendy's going up, Snohomish asks for opinions from at-home businesses, and more-

Paine Field could be designated to grow

A state airports committee is suggesting to either greatly grow services at Everett’s Paine Field

New tax levy for Everett Station area proposed, hearing Dec. 14

The Everett Station District Alliance has revived its proposal

Weeklong SR9 closure in Lake Stevens to build roundabout starts June 21

Northbound and southbound State Route 9 in Lake Stevens will close

EvergreenHealth ends free nurse advice line

EvergreenHealth closed its Healthline Saturday, Dec. 9, the hospital system announced Monday, after 30 years. It was a free service for people to speak with a nurse for advice and guidance on health conditions they were experiencing.

Better earthquake alert system arrives May 4 for Washington state

The ShakeAlert® Earthquake Early Warning system will go live on mobile phones in Washington state

Clark Park gazebo removal and dog park plan at Everett Council this Wednesday

EVERETT - The City Council this week will begin deliberations to approve a plan to remove and store the Clark Park gazebo and install a dog park. A final vote is June 5.

Most state employees, contractors, all private health care workers must be vaccinated by mid-October as condition of employment in new governor's order* Snohomish County Government to be thoughtful,

From those employed within the Department of Corrections to state social workers to road construction crews to multiple other branches of government

Monroe city budget coming up for discussion

Mayor Geoffrey Thomas's proposed $198 million 2023-2024 two-year budget adds staff and continues progress on plans framed by the city's six-prong "Imagine Monroe" vision that focuses on people.

Effort to add video board at Snohomish Aquatic Center

Imagine watching a movie while floating on an inner tube at the Snohomish Aquatic Center

Urgent care center opened by EvergreenHealth Monroe hospital

This spring, a new medical service has bloomed in Monroe

Snohomish Farmers Market opens May 4

Fresh fruits, vegetables and delights are all for the choosing as farmers market season is nearly here

Snohomish has safeguard in hand if Pine Ave. Property is heavily contaminated

Soil contamination at the planned Pine Avenue public safety campus may not end up sticking the city and fire district with a big cleanup bill.

New apartments at old Baker Heights site has units housing 67 once-homeless families

Families have already been moving into an apartment complex that, for many, will help stabilize their lives.

City Council ponders altering all of Everett Transit’s fares

Everett Transit’s intent to create a low-income fare has the City Council’s general support, but they want to dig into the details before giving a committed yes.

2nd annual Holiday Market in time for Thanksgiving

Farmers Market frequenters have one last chance to see their favorite vendors and stock up on farm-fresh produce just in time for the holidays.

Coronavirus variants not seen widely but some carry extra punches

Countywide COVID-19 cases are at their lowest point since last fall.