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Day center on S. Broadway gives women solace while homeless

Two volunteer-staffed groups are reaching out, hand in hand, with some much-needed services for homeless individuals in Snohomish County.

Ricci making write-in run for Snohomish school board

A write-in candidate for school board has sprung up in the southwestern part of the Snohomish School District.

Now facing mass eviction, residents at The Grand Apartments of Everett cry foul on new owners

Residents of The Grand Apartments, already facing a rent increase by the property’s new owners, Dimension Townhomes, LLC,

Snohomish 9/11 Heroes Run Sept. 18 honors veterans, first responders

In honor of the 20th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks, the annual 9/11 Heroes Run 5k is happening this month at Willis Tucker Park.

Everett plan to expand at-home business allowances under further review

A deciding vote on expanding at-home businesses has been pushed out for later at the City Council’s request.

Everett may set up more Pallet shelter sites

The city is purchasing 40 more Pallet shelter cabins to house homeless individuals, but hasn’t selected where they’ll be placed.

Snohomish outlines its future road plans

Two future road projects voters recently approved funding for through renewing a city sales tax measure will arrive by 2025, according to a city outline.

Prison-unit mothball plans by state DOC makes cuts in Monroe

The state prison system is consolidating capacity, including in Monroe

Allowing more at-home businesses being discussed in Everett

The city sees an opportunity to expand local goods and foster entrepreneurship by widening what kinds of at-home businesses can operate.

Blackman Lake facing difficulties for healthy longevity

Blackman Lake is still struggling. Water clarity is getting murkier. Phosphorous, which robs water of oxygen, is increasing. Some described that Blackman Lake is undergoing a slow, natural process of dying. A 2021 look at the situation.

Fentanyl overdoses soaring as trends change

A candelight vigil will be Tuesday, Aug. 31 at County Campus, 3000 Rockefeller Ave.

Accusations question mayor’s, councilman’s filings on properties

The Tribune answers residents’ questions about Mayor John Kartak and City Councilman Larry Countryman’s 2021 campaign filings

How Everett Police will adhere to police reform laws

Multiple police reform laws that went in effect July 25 will restrict and modify how law enforcement deals with crimes.

Everett "Rethink Housing" proposals ask city to change zoning to accomodate growth and add protections for tenants

Short-term strategies in the city’s housing action plan to accommodate growth could start being implemented as soon as 2022, city planners say.

Uptick in homelessness noticed by Everett residents

From single tents to small encampments, on the streets of Everett, homelessness is on the rise and it is attracting attention.

Snohomish gets “Story Trail” to boost reading

Twenty-two new signs opposite the Snohomish Library invite you to walk and trace the steps of a book.

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

Officers can still …

What new WA police accountability laws do and don’t do

Snohomish School District talks Critical Race Theory, masks

During an Aug. 4 community meeting, the Snohomish School District discussed what to expect when students return in the fall

Judge sides with city on Walsh Hills subdivision challenge

The Walsh Hills subdivision meets code, a Snohomish County Superior Court judge decided July 29