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Snohomish Schools proposes moving sixth graders to middle school starting in 2025-26 school year

The Snohomish School District is taking steps to shift sixth grade from elementary school to middle school beginning with the 2025-26 school year.

Everett's Monte Cristo Awards are Thursday

It’s a night where the best-kept houses in each of Everett’s 19 neighborhoods shine. The annual Monte Cristo Awards start at 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 10 at the Historic Everett Theater, 2911 Colby Ave. An opening reception is at 6:30 p.m. that night.

Roundabout at Avenue D – State Route 9 intersection in the works

There are plans for a roundabout on state Route 9 where it meets the intersection at Avenue D.

Highway 9 widening coming next year

SNOHOMISH — A project to relieve congestion at a choke point on state Route 9 near Snohomish is slated to begin in early 2025.

Monroe Police officers to soon have body-worn cameras

To comply with a new state law, the Monroe Police Department will equip each of its officers with a body-worn camera to record interrogations

PUD adds baseline fee to bills starting April

Your power bill will increase by about $3 per month starting this April

Everett City Council limit on serving two seats withdrawn

An idea to preclude people serving in other elected offices from being on Everett City Council was withdrawn last week by its originator

Monroe’s budget takes no tax increase

Taxpayers won’t see an increase to property taxes if the mayor’s proposed budget for 2020 is approved.

Found dog ventured for miles and braved snowstorm, and will be up for adoption

Coco the German Shepherd is, warm, dry and well-fed after months of scavenging that led her from her former Monroe home to a Gold Bar forest road.

Grand Avenue Park bridge in Everett opens, giving great views

The Grand Avenue Park Bridge passed its final safety inspection Wednesday, Aug.26

Opioid recovery sessions find new success being online

Every weekday morning, the camera goes live, and Geoff Godfrey is ready to greet a crowd of people.

Snohomish mayoral salary talks halted by impasse

A discussion on changing the mayor’s salary died last week because of a split-up among council members on how to proceed with adjusting it

Now retiring, Schilaty feels blessed to be part of how Snohomish shaped itself

Pam Schilaty blushed by the tributes given to her last month. Being the center of attention isn’t her thing.

Former Seattle-Snohomish Mill burns:No firefighters injured, building likely a total loss

A two-alarm fire tore through the former Seattle-Snohomish Mill across the river from First Street on Wednesday, Aug. 28. The site is at 9525 Airport Way.

Meal programs help keep kids fed over summer

Free summer meals for anyone age 18 and younger will soon be offered Monday through Friday at sites within the Snohomish, Monroe and Everett school districts.

Three running for Everett council at-large position 7

A three-way primary has an incumbent and two challengers running for one of the two at-large seats on City Council.

Pianos to play await you in downtown Everett

Pianos have returned to downtown after a hiatus

Public freeze shelter is at Fairgrounds because of virus

As winter temperatures plummet, and COVID-19 cases continue to rise, cold weather shelters within the county are faced with new problems.

Painted rocks with messages of kindness to be spread around community

“One message at just the right moment can change your whole day, outlook, or life,” is scribbled across a rock

Everett Libraries making cutbacks starting Dec. 1

EVERETT — The Everett public library system will be open fewer days and fewer hours starting Dec. 1, and be providing fewer general services, its director outlined at City Council.