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County’s homeless individuals being cared for during pandemic

A host of agencies are coordinating efforts to keep the novel coronavirus in check among the county’s homeless population.

If Snohomish wins national contest, prize would kickstart gazebo renovation

The city’s in the running to win a national small-town contest that would award a cool $25,000.

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.

Explore Snohomish’s magnificent trees on your own

You can still take the spring tree tour on your own and maintain social distancing. it is a tour which highlights Snohomish’s largest, unique and most adored arbors.

Rebel barber of Snohomish risks slap by regulators

The owner of the Stag barbershop on Avenue D may be risking his business if he continues giving haircuts

Market is one vision for Monroe School HQ site

The historic Central Grade School building has seen many different generations of Monroe residents pass through its halls during the 104 years of its existence.

Some local parks and practically all golf courses have reopened in Washington state

Cities and the county this week are starting to open some parks simultaneously with the governor’s opening of state parks, and golf courses are making preparations as state coronavirus-restrictions against golfing and fishing were lifted May 5.

City of Everett offering grants for businesses hurt by COVID-19

The deadline is Monday, May 11 to apply for a city grant. Above, Mayor Cassie Franklin addresses the public at her October 2019 budget address.

Evergreen State Fair canceled this year, as is Kla Ha Ya Days

This year’s Evergreen State Fair is canceled, the county announced Friday.

Farmers markets adjusting with COVID-19 to maintain safety

Farmers markets, with opening day just around the corner, are adjusting how they operate because of coronavirus restrictions.

Everett Port adds floating pump that cleans the bay

Have you noticed something different down at the Port of Everett marina?

Sheriff Fortney calls stay-home decree unconstitutional, unfair

Snohomish County Sheriff Adam Fortney clarified a social media post criticizing the governor’s stay-home orders, but said last week he won’t walk back its message.

Mayors write letter to public regarding COVID-19

The mayors of Snohomish County cities issued a joint letter Friday, April 24 to the community:

NEWS BITES for April 22, 2020

Approval decision for tiny house hotel

Hundreds of prisoners to be released statewide

The state has begun releasing hundreds of prisoners early to reduce population counts.

2-1-1 help hotline calls tripled in March

Pat Morris has worked almost 40 years in the crisis service industry.

Independent contractors, and others so far shut out, can begin applying for state unemployment on Saturday

Hundreds of thousands of independent contractors and other people so far snagged in the system will be able to begin making successful claims starting Saturday.

Prison changes suggested, including early release for some

Court orders protections; coronavirus-spread inside Monroe prison led to inmates holding disturbance

Congress working on next wave of COVID-19 public assistance

Congress is currently working on extending unemployment and give other supports, U.S. Rep. Rick Larsen told constituents in a telephone town hall Tuesday, April 7.