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Recovery to recreation: ElderPlace PACE program in Everett attends to needs without nursing home

Providence ElderPlace PACE in Everett is the only Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) in Snohomish County, a federal elder care program that serves people age 55 and older, and it is making important strides in helping with health and recovery.

HIKE OF THE MONTH: Sourdough Ridge at Mount Rainier

Stand and take in the scenic wonders that fully surround you on Sourdough Ridge and gaze upon Washington’s greatest mountain.

Hope 'N Wellness, a safe place for unhoused in downtown Everett, being shut down by city

EVERETT — Located near Pacific and Rucker avenues, Hope ‘N Wellness has been a safe place where homeless individuals can come to rest, seek advice on resources, drink a cup of coffee and possibly get a new coat for the winter. The city of Everett is seeking to shut them down due to a code violation.

Get to know your neighbors with a watch group

SNOHOMISH — The seed of almost every neighborhood watch group is from people getting to know one another. At a town hall in the Carnegie Building last Thursday, Snohomish residents from the city's public safety commission explained the ins and outs of how to set one up to a crowd of about 35 people.

Market is one vision for Monroe School HQ site

The historic Central Grade School building has seen many different generations of Monroe residents pass through its halls during the 104 years of its existence.

Snohomish's Avenue A Gazebo replacement may come soon

A local businessowner generously willing to rehabilitate the Avenue A Gazebo is still up for it

Snohomish’s Tree Tour will be May 9

Learn about the city’s magnificent trees with a stroll through the historic district organized by Green Snohomish.

Dropping masks in schools might not be instant across all districts

While the state’s indoor mask mandate is set to conclude Saturday

Boeing decides to end 787 Dreamliner assembly in Everett

The Boeing Co.’s official announcement that it is consolidating 787 Dreamliner production to its South Carolina plant rippled through the state last week.

Site of future Snohomish fire station on Pine Avenue identified

Fire District 4's future fire station will be on Pine Avenue between Third and Fourth streets

Monroe woodlands brush fire was likely accidental

A rush of firefighters tackled a three-alarm brush fire in the hills behind Walmart

Method to select Avenue D committee members debated

Executive control and privacy issues related to public exposure of task force applicants was the theme

Food banks seeing shift in clients and overall drop recently

Area food bank directors are not sure if right now they are in the calm before the next wave.

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.

Hanging flower baskets program for downtown Snohomish can use support

The community’s support will help ensure First Street’s flower basket program can flourish.

Model magic in Monroe

MONROE — The amazing world of a maker of huge items, largely from a one-person shop

Keeping Parkinson’s Disease at bay

Keeping Parkinson’s Disease at bay: Snohomish nonprofit helps keep people strong

Monroe celebrates its Swifts with night to admire them Saturday

A swirl of birds diving into Frank Wagner Elementary’s chimney is a sight for people, but just a stopover for the Vaux’s swifts.