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Snohomish Regional Fire predicts call numbers to be similar

On Tuesday Nov. 17, Snohomish Regional Fire and Rescue presented at the City Council meeting to inform council members of its budget proposal for 2021.

Snohomish pharmacy producing hand sanitizer

As a compounding pharmacist, Dawn Ipsen of Kusler’s Pharmacy couldn't let her chemist’s know-how lay idle during the coronavirus outbreak.

Everett waterfront construction burns down

A 4-alarm fire Thursday, July 16 destroyed the north building of the Waterfront Place Apartments, a 266-unit complex currently under construction

Imagine Children’s Museum “activity bags” let kids learn science, art at home

Learning hasn’t stopped at the Imagine Children’s Museum even though it is not taking visitors.

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.

NEWS BITES for Dec. 8, 2021

Mayor Kartak goodbye coffee meet

School admins studying advised 3-foot distance within classroom spaces

School districts are still working out whether to shrink from six feet to three feet

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.

Flowing Lake Park gets picnic shelter made of reclaimed wood from November’s windstorm

SNOHOMISH — Setting up shop on the Evergreen State Fairgrounds, the Timber Framers Guild has returned to Snohomish County to replace the picnic shelter at Flowing Lake Park.

Community Transit adding more bus service hours, upping security, replacing vehicles with ‘25 budget

In 2025, Community Transit is adding additional bus services. This announcement comes after the Board of Directors passed Community Transit’s budget for 2025 earlier this month.

Demand council to be accountable

MONROE RED LIGHT CAMERAS

A call to show up at Council meetings and demand accountability on seeking the public's voice on red light cameras in Monroe.

Lake Tye Park memorial statue "Kaci at the Bat" vandalized

Somebody broke and took half the bronze bat from the hands of a girl memorialized in the statue at Lake Tye Park

82 people in county died while homeless

Eighty-two people, if not more, died while homeless in Snohomish County during 2024. Nine were known to be veterans.

Rural housing pilot could save farmland

SNOHOMISH COUNTY — A pilot program being considered to allow small bunches of townhomes or apartments on the county's big farmland homesteads could solve two problems facing ag today, says a supporter of introducing the concept of agrivillages to the county.

Everett Library's two branches expand their hours

The city’s two public libraries are extending their hours starting this week as they climb back toward pre-pandemic service levels.

2024 General Election results

Everett wages to increase next year, county public safety measure fails, Monroe Prop. 1 fails

2024 General Election results: Everett wages to increase next year, county public safety measure fails, Monroe Prop. 1 fails

SRFR lawsuit: Going unvaccinated is un-Christian to fellow neighbors

SRFR FIREFIGHTERS’ LAWSUIT OVER VAX EXEMPTIONS, PAY

A letter commenting on the SRFR "Firefighter 8" lawsuit.

First Street board begins meeting

SNOHOMISH — The inaugural meeting of a city advisory board for planning First Street’s far-out future was last week. The appointed group of business owners and residents will dig into many aspects of the street plan over the next 10 months.

City says lowering Second Street’s speed limit won’t solve safety alone

SNOHOMISH — Lowering the speed limit on Second Street won’t automatically make it safer, City Council members heard at the March 18 meeting.

Bill Mester, community-minded leader ofSnohomish Schools, dies

Thoughtful and compassionate. Inquisitive and introspective.