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Gang crimes down, and police want measures to stick

In Everett, gang violence is down, and the Police Department and community groups hope to make inroads on steering kids clear.

COVID-19 cases up, and nearing infection levels seen in spring (November 2020)

SNOHOMISH COUNTY — COVID-19’s spread in the community has crept back up, capping a rough October 2020 in the fight against the coronavirus.

Federal personnel cuts expected to affect prescribed burns in wildfire season

The state Department of Natural Resources (DNR) began its Prescribed Burn Program in 2021 and has since partnered with agencies and organizations to assist with burns across the state. However, the DNR expects the recent federal funding cuts and layoffs in the U.S. Forest Service (USFS) to affect the capacity for prescribed burns and the upcoming wildfire season.

Snohomish’s pre-professional USL 2 soccer team will be called Snohomish United

SNOHOMISH — The Snohomish United soccer club presented its upcoming pre-professional league team’s name, jersey and logo last week at Haywire Brewing to a full house of 150 or more kids, parents and supporters. The club is joining the USL League Two as an expansion team in the Northwest Division. The USL2 is the first rung of pro soccer.

Housing affordability, availability at forefront of revisions to county ADU regulations

The Snohomish County Council last month updated the rules to allow Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) in more settings through Ordinance 25-014.

Port’s boundary expansion measure is ask to voters to annex into Port

The Port of Everett Prop. 1 boundary expansion measure is ask to voters to annex into Port

Blackman Lake early test results suggest lakebed fueling algae

The effort to identify what's degrading Blackman Lake is making headway.

Monroe mayor's speech includes call for help on SR522

Mayor Geoffrey Thomas gave appreciation to recent improvements in the city

Highway 9­ – Cathcart Way development may need to be re-plotted

The most dogged fighter to a 286-townhome development on the southwest corner of Highway 9 and Cathcart Way called it a victory that a section of the development has been remanded for further environmental work.

Mayor Kartak seeks salary review in speech

The unofficial theme of Mayor John Kartak’s 2019 State of the City speech could be summarized as gratitude.

Outcry grows against chance Monroe field may become housing

Some residents and the school district are in a conundrum: about a field, its use and just who has a say in what happens next on what’s currently an open space in midtown Monroe.

Everett Schools to consider construction bond for 2020

The Everett School District has a school bond in the works for this spring.

Imagine Children’s Museum plans a growth spurt to double its size

The Imagine Children’s Museum’s just scored a big gift toward its plan to double its footprint early this decade.

Farm store Coastal to fill longtime Monroe vacancy

It appears that the long-vacant former Albertsons storefront at 19881 U.S. 2 will have a new tenant.

Snohomish County loosens rules for add-on living spaces

Wanting to diversify housing stock, the County Council has loosened the rules to let rural homeowners add more places to live on their property.

Monroe looks to grow city limits northward

The city has plans to grow northward by potentially annexing about 250 acres in the near future.

Mukilteo eyes revamping its waterfront

Mukilteo’s waterfront could be much more developed by the end of the decade.

Monroe Community Court’s latest graduate celebrated for personal turnaround

The Monroe Municipal Court congratulated the latest graduate of the community court

Linda Redmon sets plans as Snohomish mayor-elect

Linda Redmon, who ran on reunifying the city, will replace Mayor John Kartak come January.