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Finishing state Route 522 more possible as design component now fully funded

The last chunk of dough to design the future, wider state Route 522 is secure.

Controlled burns to mitigate wildfires will be largest year yet

Fighting fire with fire might seem odd, but it is purposeful for reducing wildfire risk.

Martinez’ victim seeks to reopen case against state

Attorneys for the now-adult woman abused by former Monroe police officer Carlos Martinez have petitioned for her trial to be re-opened

NEWS BITES for December 6, 2023

Park Place school fields open for public play

Senior concerned by health risks of smoke from burns

PINE AVENUE BURN PLANS

A letter on concerns about the fire training burns planned within Snohomish city limits on April 9 and 10

Snohomish County sees 81% of fentanyl-positive urine samples test positive for meth, report says

Snohomish County sees 81% of fentanyl-positive urine samples test positive for meth, report says

Snohomish's cold weather shelter can use your help

The cold weather shelter is ready to accept clients on Nov. 1, but more volunteers are needed and cash donations are welcome.

Snohomish plastic bag ban to come to a council vote Feb. 19

If the City Council adopts a plastic bag ban Feb. 19, city shoppers will likely be using reusable totes or paper grocery sacks by this time next year.

Monroe kids at schools on waivers may lose bus service

More than 300 students who don’t go to their assigned school may lose bus service when the next school year starts in September.

A mother’s final donation helps propel science

A mother’s untimely death led to gifts of life for a score of strangers, and for generations to come.

Snohomish Lions take on annual vision screenings at Machias

The lights flicked off, triggering an urge to quiet down as four lines of blue painter’s tape were arranged in parallel stripes on the floor.

Monroe hospital’s healing garden to be an oasis for patients

“This is a beautiful spot,” Martha Dankers says while surveying the space for a rejuvenated garden. “It gets just enough light.”

Council halts East Monroe pursuit

A swath of acreage called East Monroe that the city intended to preserve is no longer being pursued, based on a City Council decision.

Monroe’s budget not as dire as earlier predicted

The city’s larger-than-predicted starting point* for the 2020 budget will contribute toward weathering this year’s economic shortfall caused by the pandemic.

Monroe Schools poised to set all-day phone ban

MONROE — The school board appears ready to adopt restrictions on cell phones and other electronic devices such as headphones during all times of the school day for all students starting this fall.

Benefit concert aims to help Historic Everett Theatre stay open

Curt Shriner sits at his computer checking voicemails in his office at the Historic Everett Theatre surrounded by pictures of past concerts and playbills.

Snohomish’s fire chief retiring late next month

Ron Simmons is planning to call it a day soon.

Community Land Trust, a cheaper route to homeownership, may arrive in Everett

A different approach to homeownership wants to rise in Everett.

Snohomish school bond asks to replace 6 schools

It is a big wish list for school construction and safety, and the district has prepared to ask its 30,000 residents if they share the wish to improve schools.

Snohomish saw no riot Sunday; area Antifa group says it did not post message that drew people to First Street

First Street did not see a large-scale protest like what happened in Seattle and Bellevue