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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.

Vaccine mandate protestors come to Snohomish, Lake Stevens

Dozens of people gathered in downtown Snohomish on Sunday, Aug. 15

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

Snohomish city election races shape up as Dana, Guzak to duel in general; Redmon led Kartak in mayoral race

City Council incumbent Steve Dana and challenger Karen Guzak outpaced challenger Tabitha Baty in the primary for City Council Position 7.

Regional light rail line to reach Everett later than first envisioned

Sound Transit dealing with funding complications

Judge sides with city on Walsh Hills subdivision challenge

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

Beer, music, art walk events in Snohomish Aug. 19-22

The city will have lots going on the weekend of Aug. 19 to Aug. 22.

Public cooling stations to open as heat to exceed 90 degrees this week

Senior centers, libraries, other spaces will be cooling centers

All-weather fields open at Lake Tye Park

The city’s new lighted, all-weather playing fields at Lake Tye Park are ready for play.

Most state employees, contractors, all private health care workers must be vaccinated by mid-October as condition of employment in new governor's order* Snohomish County Government to be thoughtful,

From those employed within the Department of Corrections to state social workers to road construction crews to multiple other branches of government

Fire District 4 honors life saving teen

Firefighter Tim Dowdy (left) presents Tanner Baughn (right) a Life Saving Award at Fire District 4.

Food banks can use items to round out what’s offered

Although fewer people are visiting food banks versus last year, the need is still there.

Everett’s senior center could reopen with new operators

Activities, events and programming at Everett’s Carl Gipson Senior Center may return soon with a new group hosting the party.

Everett Improv offers laughs and learning

Everett Improv offers live shows, improv classes, karaoke, painting experiences and, “anything you can dream of within reason and law”

New generator will increase cow poop power in County

Some 2,000 cows from a family dairy are powering hundreds of local homes and they’ll soon be lighting up even more.