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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.

Wider group to be vaccine-eligible come March 31

More than 2 million more people will become eligible for a COVID-19 vaccine at the end of the month

Walsh Hills development taken to court

A land-use petition seeking a judge’s review could wedge a stop to the city-approved Walsh Hills housing development in an enclave of northeast Snohomish.

Catalytic converter thefts are spiking again

The quick-hit job of stealing catalytic converters off cars has resurfaced across Snohomish County, and police want people to protect their pocketbooks.

Free pre-K classrooms for low-income kids short on supply

There’s no room for hundreds of low-income young children who could gain pivotal primer skills through preschool.

Jail fees are rising, but cities catch a small break

Snohomish police, jail contracts to be discussed April 6

Dick’s Drive-In food truck will be back in town this weekend

If you’ve been around town in Snohomish lately, and you’re a fan of the local burger chain Dick’s Drive-In

COVID-19: Vaccination rates show racial disparities; solving the gap discussed

Snohomish Health District, County and Tribal leaders addressed people’s questions and concerns about COVID-19 vaccine distribution and equity during a virtual town hall March 2.

Design ideas for new park to be revealed Wednesday

What do you want at Averill Field?

Homeless tent ban attached to Pallet Shelter plan

A simple vote to have the city accept a state grant to put people experiencing homelessness into temporary shelters simply wasn’t.

Mayor Kartak wants speeds cut on streets

Speed limits could drop to 20 mph for all residential streets in the city’s core, Mayor John Kartak announced online last week.

Snohomish schoolkids part of COVID spread study

Students, teachers, and staff in Snohomish School District schools are participating in a COVID-19 testing project

Student survey shows racism, homophobia and sexism in Monroe schools, but also discomfort with speaking up against it

A recent student research project found that many students had experienced racism or other types of hate speech within the Monroe School District (MSD).

Snohomish County jailers’ union labor complaint dismissed

A state labor fairness board in January dismissed a complaint filed by the county jailers’ union

Better COVID-19 vaccine appointment system is in the works

The state’s online PhaseFinder tool might get a reboot soon to run smoother and maybe also smarter.

MedShed service ensures Snohomish neighbors in need have equipment

An old friend once pointed to his belly button and said, “If you have one of these, you’re in trouble.” He was alluding to the fact that one who is born is certain to die.

As students come back, how are buses made safe?

Some Monroe kids to return to classes in March

Homelessness expert tells what approaches work at Everett forum

There are techniques that work for homelessness and others that don’t, a national expert on homelessness told key stakeholders in a chat hosted by Mayor Cassie Franklin last week.

Local teen sings his way onto TV’s “American Idol”

A Monroe High School alum, Benson Boone, will be featured on the new season of “American Idol” that premieres Feb. 14 on ABC

Everett hopes to erect Pallet Shelters to aid homeless people by June

EVERETT — The city wants to have 20 personal shelters to house homeless individuals up and ready by this summer. It has now revealed the location for the cluster: Behind the Everett Gospel Mission at 3711 Smith Ave. on a city-owned vacant lot.