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Monroe’s budget stable as city is growing

The city’s $106 million proposed budget keeps a steady hand on municipal finances while Monroe continues to grow.

Snohomish mayoral candidates answer questions

The final countdown is on for who will be mayor of Snohomish come spring. Incumbent Mayor John Kartak faces City Council President Linda Redmon for the job of leading the city for the next four years.

Two longtime council members, Dana and Guzak, facing off for council seat

A duel for City Council Position 7 has incumbent Councilman Steve Dana up against former Councilwoman Karen Guzak.

Everett council District 2 represents midtown, downtown

The council district system being introduced this year has two candidates running for District No. 2: Greg Lineberry and Paula Rhyne.

Tour Riverside Neighborhood’s frights

If you find yourself in the Riverside Neighborhood in north Everett, you will probably notice some residents have went above and beyond with Halloween decorations.

Vaccinations now at Ash Way site, other COVID-19 updates

COVID-19 case rates are slowly sliding down from September, but the delta variant still dominates caseloads.

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.

Prepare yourself for Snohomish’s annual Zombie Walk

All zombies and ghouls are invited to gather Saturday, Oct. 30

Fire District 4 board candidates both emphasize service

Fire District 4’s longest-serving commissioner is being challenged for re-election by a resident who’s spent years studying the district.

Snohomish council to consider sales tax toward affordable housing

The City Council last week asked city staff to bring back details for creating a City of Snohomish-specific affordable housing sales tax

Snohomish school board race between Ballas, Ridges

A Snohomish School board election has incumbent Shaunna Ballas running for re-election against challenger Christina Ridges.

Council majority declines to sign police reform letter

A City Council majority on Tuesday, Oct. 5 informally rejected a request from Mayor John Kartak to send a letter on behalf of Snohomish

City Council declines East Monroe 2021 docket request

The City Council last week declined a homebuilder’s request to get a foot in the door for its proposal to build a housing development on the East Monroe site off of U.S. 2.

Clarity for police reform laws is coming; local leaders hope ASAP

Come January, state legislators will begin cleaning up ambiguities within the slew of police reform bills passed this year to make them clearer to follow, according to Snohomish County Council members who have spoken with key state Legislators.

Everett's Mayor Franklin releases 2022 budget, to ask voters for property tax lid lift next year

Mayor Cassie Franklin’s $446.5 million 2022 budget proposal continues to take novel approaches toward keeping the budget balanced

Countryman clears up his property issues

City Council member Larry Countryman obtained a certificate of occupancy for his 614 Maple Ave. duplex after an outcry from citizen watchdogs.

SHS alum builds new javelin alley for school to obtain Eagle Scout

Lucas Donohue was a senior at Snohomish High School and an aspiring Eagle Scout who just achieved his life rank.

Snohomish to look at addressing Pilchuck Park road entryway, but it won’t be easy

The only entry road to Pilchuck Park will need to be relocated away from where it sits today on an eroding riverbank.