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School memorializes 9/11 with thousands of tiny U.S. flags

Some 2,977 American flags, one for each life lost in the 9/11 attacks, covered the grass alongside Union Avenue late last week.

News bites for Nov. 29, 2023

The city won’t take a 1% property tax increase this year. A 6-1 vote at council decided to take no increase. Councilwoman Karen Guzak gave the dissenting vote.

Transit bus fares went up July 1, low-income fares introduced

Reduced fares became available for low-income riders who sign up through DSHS

Two honored for CPR save in Monroe

One never knows how important they could be when it comes to saving a life.

Monroe school start times being discussed

The Monroe School District is considering changing school starting times.

Company can conduct in-home COVID-19 test for vulnerable adults in Snohomish County

A company called LetsGetChecked is working with in-home health care provider ConcertoHealth to provide its FDA EUA authorized Coronavirus (COVID-19) Sure-Track tests to at-risk individuals who, because of their age, severe medical problems, low income, or disabilities, are eligible for Medicare and/or Medicaid.

AFK Tavern, Everett’s haven for geeks, closes

The commanders of AFK Tavern, on 41st Street, are faced with folding their cards.

Monroe arts group has plenty in store for future plans

The town’s group for the arts is still producing events while waiting eagerly for the end of the pandemic.

Everett flag football team heading to Nationals

One local youth flag football team is receiving the opportunity of a lifetime this upcoming February, where they will compete in the NFL Flag National Tournament the weekend of the Pro Bowl.

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

Monroe gun shop on Lewis burglarized

The Monroe Police Department responded to Armageddon Arms for a burglary in which many guns were stolen Sept. 6.

Snohomish High students return from Euro music tour

SNOHOMISH — Five Snohomish High School students have returned from a music trip that took them to perform across several European nations.

Have your say on Homestead Park

A letter in the Nov. 27 Tribune about Snohomish's Homestead Park.

Snohomish Buzz Inn to stay, restaurant at airport gets 12-month lease extension

SNOHOMISH -- The Buzz Inn will be staying a year longer, the restaurant was happy to announce.

Current street not an issue, so why this rush to alter it?

SNOHOMISH FIRST STREET PLAN

A letter to the editor regarding First Street planning.

Everett displaying “Love, Equally” exhibit

EVERETT — An exhibit commemorating the passage of marriage equality legislation in Washington will be displayed in the Everett Municipal Building in downtown Everett until September. The Municipal Building is located at 2930 Wetmore Ave. in downtown Everett. The exhibition is open 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday to Friday to the public.

Council majority rejects tying drug treatment rule to staying in county-owned shelters

The County Council voted 3-2 along political party lines to oppose an ordinance that would stipulate that illegal drug users would be required to get treatment as a rule to access housing in county-owned shelters for homeless people

Short-term plan of homeless homes on Phil Johnson Ballfields land to proceed

EVERETT -- The lawsuit over the use of a future park space for a tiny homes shelter is settled.

North Everett church looking at day center to aid homeless folks

A Catholic church, a homeless outreach nonprofit and the city

Everett council candidates Vogeli and LaFountaine focus on safety, social rights

City Councilwoman Liz Vogeli has a challenger from businessowner Marian LaFountaine on the ballot.