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Brief: Providence and Aetna insurance resolve issue for Washington state patients

On Sept. 3, medical system Providence and insurer Aetna released a joint statement that Providence will again be accepted as an in-network provider. Weeks ago, Aetna had sent its insured members notices that Providence would be dropped Sept. 1.

Everett vs. Cascade girls basketball

Action from the doubleheader between Everett and Cascade on Friday, Dec. 13.

Teen survives river drowning

Teen survives river drowning in Monroe

Glacier Peak vs. Cascade football

"It was not much of a bear fight..."

Snohomish’s city budget grows, but must evaluate sustainability

“I want to ensure this budget fits with what Snohomish residents want,”

Everett gives option to set mandatory minimum sentences onrepeat criminals

A split City Council voted 4-2 last week to allow prosecutors to elect to add a 30-day mandatory minimum jail sentence on repeat offenders for specific crimes such as theft, assault or vehicle prowling.

Monroe may pursue new City Hall

The City Council agreed on Oct. 1 to explore constructing a new municipal building for the city’s campus

Snohomish real estate duo’s TV show renewed

The HGTV show “Unsellable Houses,” set in Snohomish County, has been picked up for a second season and is scheduled for 13 episodes.

COVID-19 trends prompt concern of fourth infection wave

Rising COVID-19 case counts locally, despite mass vaccinations, has officials quivering that Snohomish County will fall down a phase in the state’s reopening plan if a fourth wave of COVID-19 infection cases escalates.

Everett Little League needs new fields by ‘26

EVERETT — Everett Little Leaguers will be losing two of their main game fields at Madison Elementary after fall 2026 when a replacement school begins construction, putting the Little League organization on the hunt.

Snohomish River initiative heads to November ballot after all

EVERETT -- An Everett-only Snohomish River initiative will be on Everett November ballot after all.

Two historic Monroe houses at risk of demolition again

A plan to relocate two of Monroe’s homestead houses to make way for a new development faltered last fall.

Administrative judges decline Stag barber’s appeals

Two administrative hearing judges have turned down appeals from rebel barber Bob Martin of Snohomish’s Stag Barber and Styling, putting him back to square one.

Sultan to use roundabouts to fix U.S. 2 traffic clogs

The city has narrowed down its plan for fixing congestion through Sultan: Roundabouts, roundabouts, roundabouts.

Monroe city property tax rate rise proposed

A recommendation built into Mayor Geoffrey Thomas’s 2023-2024 budget raises the city property tax rate 6.95%

Forest Park pool’s future to be studied

The city of Everett is considering what to do with the long-closed Forest Park pool.

NEWS BITES for June 12, 2024

A big bridge closure in Everett, an update on the Monroe Police Department lobby and the Tribune wins an award.

Housing Hope to build site on school land for $1/year lease

The Everett School District is surplussing the Norton Ballfields to let Housing Hope, a nonprofit, build a housing center for homeless families.