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Snohomish's plastic bag ban begins Jan. 1

A plastic bag ban comes into effect Jan. 1 in the city, and shoppers would need to bring their own bags to avoid being charged a fee.

Monroe Y teen room gives a warm place to chill after school

The Teen Room at the YMCA is an afterschool hub, for friends to talk, or even dance it out.

Kindred Kitchen serves training with kindness

Maybe have a “BLAST” — a new twist on bacon lettuce and tomato, with havarti and avocado and dijonnaise sauce, on focaccia, with thick-cut bacon and crisp romaine.

NEWS BITES for December 25, 2019

Monroe may pursue city parks bond

Everett may increase marijuana store limit by 3

Sometime early next year, an ordinance to add three more marijuana retail stores will be put before the City Council.

Police can use watchful eyes after Snohomish graffiti spree

Police are seeking help in identifying the vandals responsible for a recent graffiti spree.

Homeless Memorial Vigil on Dec. 20 this year

Last year, at least 36 people died on the streets in Snohomish County. This year’s number is not final, but organizers note that one is too many.

Meth, heroin and cocaine suspects will face prosecution in 2020

Two grams of meth, heroin or cocaine will lead to more than a night in jail, as soon as the 2-gram rule is lifted, in early 2020.

Monroe school start times being discussed

The Monroe School District is considering changing school starting times.

Everett clears way for supportive housing

Prepares to conclude moratorium on homeless housing sites in single-family neighborhoods

Be good for goodness sake ...

Christmas House gives for 38th year to families living well below poverty line

City tackles squatters with new rules

The issue of “nuisance” calls to law enforcement was addressed in two different cities last week.

NEWS BITES for November 27, 2019

Monroe sculpture to be unveiled

Mental health urgent care center opens in Everett

The Providence Medical Group recently opened an outpatient behavioral health clinic and its founders have a dream: that the stigma of mental health care will someday be gone.

Students without MMR vaccine face exclusion

Soon, some students may be excluded from school if they are not yet in compliance with the new vaccination law.

Challenger Evan Merritt wins Snohomish Fire board seat

With approximately half the ballots left to count, two of the city’s hotly contested races show clear leads.

Everett to adjust dangerous dog rules; council vote is Nov. 6

The city plans to edit its code about “dangerous” dogs and add more rules to owning one.

World War II Hero

During World War II there were many people that fought and risked their lives to protect our freedom.

Monroe’s budget takes no tax increase

Taxpayers won’t see an increase to property taxes if the mayor’s proposed budget for 2020 is approved.