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Everett Council reverses, agrees to take grant that would pay for up to 16 police officers

The City Council voted 6-1 to authorize taking a $6 million federal COPS grant that pays to add up to 16 police officers for Everett Police.

Monroe wants drug possession illegal again after state law got wiped

When the state Supreme Court voided any penalty for the possession of illegal drugs

Who has filed for election in the local area

It's Kartak, Redmon, King, Franklin, Oss, Wittock and more

Students forging career skills through Sno-Isle Tech Center

At one of the county’s most unique learning sites, the Sno-Isle Tech Skills Center, the Everett School Board was treated to a tour that engaged all five senses.

Waits Motel condemnation gets OK by council

Neighbors relieved, although motel recently had turnaround

The potential future owners of the Waits Motel were stunned by the city's plan to condemn, acquire and demolish the site

Fixes for 522 bottlenecks are being designedtoday, but actual construction timeline hazy

Progress is steadily being made behind the scenes to widen the last part of state Route 522 and completely redo the Maltby Road/Paradise Lake Road intersection to get rid of the stoplight.

Snohomish Fire adjusts burn plans down to two houses

Snohomish Fire has adjusted its public burn plans on April 9 and 10 on two houses

Snohomish council candidates both concerned about public safety

Two candidates are vying for the City Council seat being vacated by Karen Guzak, a former mayor and active business owner who is ready to pass the torch after 12 years in elected office.

Narcan overdose kit funding to shift in Snohomish County

Police departments may need to buy kits

In Everett’s Council District 1, candidates diverge in few areas

The shakeup on City Council that turned five at-large seats into council districts has one incumbent and one challenger running in District 1, which covers northernmost Everett, including the Northwest and Delta neighborhoods.

City wants part of Avenue D land as way to help bring housing

City leaders want to obtain part of the county’s barren yard on Avenue D and designate it for affordable housing.

Return of mask orders borne by factors influencing COVID-19 spike (2021)

When county health officer Dr. Chris Spitters directed everyone — vaccinated or not — to wear masks inside public space

Clearview community meets with concern of possible 2nd marijuana shop on Highway 9

CLEARVIEW — A second marijuana retailer wanting to open along Highway 9 aroused not just a formal complaint to county officials filed by a competitor but also a room-filling meeting about the topic last week.

Petition supporting Andy’s Fish House’s tent quickly gains traction, as well as concern

SNOHOMISH -- A petition supporting Andy’s Fish House’s tent quickly gained traction, as well as concern from city officials

Sheriff’s office candidates give answersSnohomish County Sheriff candidates incumbent Adam Fortney and Susanna Johnson during a candidate forum Oct. 16 held at Everett Station.

The county’s highest-profile election this season has the current sheriff looking to be retained, and a former colleague looking to eject him.

Snohohomish County election results for 2023

A new sheriff takes the reins in January.

New movement on Pine Ave. fire station-city campus plan, contamination still to be investigated further

Officials with Fire District 4 and the city say they are still on track with a joint public safety campus which will have a future fire station and future city hall and other services in the block along Pine Avenue between Third and Fourth streets later this decade.

Donors, groups working to backfill mounting student meal debts

The state Legislature passed the Hunger-Free Students’ Bill of Rights Act in 2018 ensuring that all students receive a hot meal at school, whether or not they can pay. The law prohibits districts from serving an alternative offering such as a sack lunch.

Fire District 4 station talks brew over at commission

Fire District 4 reiterated through a statement at the Aug. 19 fire commission meeting that the Maple Avenue station is not closing.

Candidate forum for 44th Legislative District

The League of Women Voters of Snohomish County held a forum on July 13 for candidates of the Washington State Legislative District 44 position two