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Executive Somers won’t veto council’s budget, but not happy either

County Executive Dave Somers late last week announced his decision he will not veto the budget County Council approved Nov. 27, but also would not sign it, meaning it will be enacted into law without his endorsement.

Vandalized Grand Avenue Park elevator back in action since last month

EVERETT — The elevator for the Grand Avenue Park Bridge reopened with a short-term fix last month after vandals caused its closure.

Snohomish weighing whether to widen First Street’s sidewalks, alter parking

SNOHOMISH — Prominent changes to First Street, displayed last week as concepts being evaluated, could see narrower road lanes to accommodate wider sidewalks and may see angled parking switched for parallel parking. These options are meant to make the street safer for crossing pedestrians and more attractive streetside. As the corridor is one of the city’s crown jewels, City Hall is taking as much feedback it can get.

$1.5M bail for alleged stabber of boy in Everett

Police arrested the man Jan. 29 when someone called in a tip saying he was riding on their bus in South Everett. The next day, a judge set his bail at $2 million, but Freeman was absent. He’d refused to attend his first appearance. He showed up Feb. 3. A district court judge pro-tem modified his bail to $1.5 million.

Snohomish nonprofit helps neurodiverse children build life skills, using horses as teaching tool

SNOHOMISH — Empowering Strides is a nonprofit organization which specializes in therapeutic horsemanship for neurodiverse children that experience behavioral, emotional and/or cognitive challenges.

Clearview religious center OK’d with conditions

A 5.5-acre State Street site may be used as a religious center, subject to constraints.

Enjoy a peaceful lake and mountain views

HIKE OF THE MONTH: Peek-a-boo Lake (off of Mountain Loop Highway)

Monroe's food bank garden fundraising for a shed

The friends who tend the Julia V. Morris food bank garden need a shed.

Town Hall next Thursday talks scams and keeping people with dementia safe

Inform yourself on common scams and how to guard loved ones from going missing at an upcoming town hall.

Lake Tye Park’s new field and lighting system coming along

The new-and-improved Lake Tye Park will be a symbol of a united effort on the local, county, and state levels.

Appeal against Cathcart multi-townhome development continued to Oct. 12 as arguments heard at County Council

The land-use appeal crying foul to how officials approved 286 townhomes at state Route 9 and Cathcart Way, which is being heard by the County Council, may see a decision this week.

First tenants arriving to Everett homeless housing site Clare's Place

As visitors stream through Clare’s Place during a preview open house, Nick Morin is busy watering plants in raised flower beds on the back patio.

Everett golf prices increase March 1 as cityagain weighs downsizing Walter Hall course

Teeing off at Everett’s public courses will soon cost more and one course may eventually see major changes.

SHS and GP robotics team making 3D-printed PPE

for medical centers across the Northwest

Snohomish high school students in the Sonic Squirrels robotics team have utilized their 3D printers

Lawsuit against Snohomish Fire District 4 settled

How trauma from first responder calls is handled by administration can help or hurt frontline workers

Midtown District:Special zone allowing growth along Avenue D approved

During the next few decades, Avenue D north of the historic core could redevelop into a sprinkling of taller buildings among the existing plazas.

Civility project at Monroe library asks for kindness

Messages of politeness and courtesy are on display in a collaborative art project at Sno-Isle Libraries’ Monroe branch.

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.

Call to relocate Everett Planned Parenthood opponents can’t be done

A national conservative law firm says its intervention caused the city to pull down barriers in front of the Everett Planned Parenthood. The city says it already planned to take down the barriers.

Snohomish Lions Club, now 90 years old, keeps service at heart

Before joining the Snohomish Lions Club three years ago, Mike Edwards says he was content hanging around the house.