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New solar array proposed in South Everett would benefit PUD bill-aid program

The Snohomish County PUD is looking to build a new solar panel array in South Everett.

Rural landowners may be able to build second houses on their properties soon

Rural landowners will soon be able to build a second, smaller house anywhere on their property by a vote of the County Council last week.

Cash for U.S. 2 trestle in state Transportation budget

There are local winners in the overall transportation package approved by the Legislature last week.

News Bites for March 9, 2022

Chiropractor’s sentencing postponed

Snohomish Farmers Market to relocate in downtown

The Snohomish Farmers Market is relocating this year to be along Union and Glen avenues.

New Monroe Municipal Campus plan going ahead

City public works director Jakeh Roberts discussed the department’s progress on renovating the city’s municipal campus at the March 1 City Council meeting.

Turnover within Snohomish City Hall for city administrator

Mayor Linda Redmon is replacing the city’s top manager

Indoor mask mandate to conclude March 21 for most spaces

The state’s indoor mask mandate will be lifted for most public spaces Monday, March 21

Kids learning teamwork and camaraderie through hockey

The Seattle Junior Hockey Association (SJHA) is providing opportunities for children to learn how to play hockey

Snohomish wine festival a chance to taste local goods

The Snohomish Wine Festival March 5 lets people sample a diverse range of vino

Monroe Police officers to soon have body-worn cameras

To comply with a new state law, the Monroe Police Department will equip each of its officers with a body-worn camera to record interrogations

News Bites for February 23, 2022

Monroe hospital to add urgent care

Everett Library's two branches expand their hours

The city’s two public libraries are extending their hours starting this week as they climb back toward pre-pandemic service levels.

Everett Schools gears up to build as levies pass

Voters said yes to the Everett School District’s levy requests for preserving its educational budget and for capital improvements that include replacing two entire schools.

Monroe school levy fails, district to re-evaluate

Voters last week did not pass an education levy renewal asked by Monroe Schools, as the measure was rejected by about 500 votes.

COVID-19: Indoor mask rules in Washington state may be eased soon (2022)

As COVID-19 cases drop, the state may set a date to drop its indoor mask mandate.

Everett’s go-to gift shop to close after clocking 30 years

Judy Matheson has curated her shop of perfect pieces of kitchenware, apparel, babywear and decor for 30-plus years.

Downtown Everett gift cards being taken at many merchants

The Downtown Everett Association (DEA) launched a new gift card program late last year to support Everett’s local community and small businesses.

League makes call to protect trees in future countywide planning policies

Protecting and adding to urban tree canopies should be a new section written into the county’s general planning policy book, says The League of Women Voters of Snohomish County.

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.