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To help growth, Everett plan suggests to allow duplexes in today’s single-home areas

What kinds of future housing should sprout, and where, are key pieces to the city’s Housing Action Plan.

Parks to stay without trash bins for now

The city has posted large signs to “leave no trace” and take home trash at Pilchuck Park and Hill Park.

Renewing roads benefit district tax is on Snohomish ballots

Voters are being asked whether to continue the city’s 0.2 percent sales tax for roads under what’s called a Transportation Benefit District.

Being short on time, Snohomish to skip citywide National Night Out event

Snohomish will skip this year when it comes to holding a citywide National Night Out event Tuesday, Aug. 3, organizers affirmed.

Everett District 5 challengers differ on solving city issues

Three people are angling to represent residents in City Council District 5 covering southeast Everett.

Julie’s Licensing Services moves to cozier spot

After 29 years of being across the road from Everett Community College, Julie’s Licensing Services reopened at its new home in the former Blue Moon Tavern building at 1331 Broadway.

Man drove car into river to wash it...

On July 9, a 62-year-old Sultan man was cited for releasing an “unwholesome substance” into the Skykomish River at the Lewis Street boat launch.

Snohomish mayoral candidates speak to issues

Two prominent names in city politics and a newcomer who wants to revolutionize the city’s governance model are each aiming to advance from August’s primary election to November’s ballot.

Eastside Tire working to rebuild after fire

The charred remains of Eastside Tire are now cleared as the auto shop lost to a fire in May looks to rebuild.

Candidates for Everett District 3 diverge on transit, city approach

The candidates for the council district covering western Everett are split on topics such as transit and taxes.

Snohomish looks at how to create more affordable housing

The City Council last week discussed affordable housing and the changes needed to the city’s zoning to meet its goals.

Judge to decide on Walsh Hills housing development proposal

A Superior Court judge is deciding whether the Walsh Hills subdivision can proceed in northeast Snohomish.

Everett budget plans being developed in long shadow of deficit

The City of Everett has an estimated $16.5 million deficit next year,

Snohomish County loosens rules for add-on living spaces

Wanting to diversify housing stock, the County Council has loosened the rules to let rural homeowners add more places to live on their property.

City’s Pallet village begins sheltering its first homeless residents

Move-in week has begun at a much-debated shelter village for people experiencing homelessness near downtown Everett.

Two teens rescue boy in Snohomish pool

Teenage lifeguards at the Snohomish Aquatic Center received a Life Saving award in May by Snohomish Fire District 4

Public fireworks shows, Fourth of July concert events are back for Everett and Snohomish County

Fireworks shows and concerts are back to let this Fourth of July ring.

Monroe to look again about new road benefiting Eaglemont, Sinclair Heights neighborhoods

A council committee last week directed city administration to restart the pursuit on a new connection road from the Eaglemont housing developments to the Chain Lake Road roundabout.