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City of Snohomish rental assistance program keeps vulnerable housed

SNOHOMISH — Several struggling families got some help to stay current on their rent thanks to a pilot rental assistance program in Snohomish. Seventeen families, comprising 44 people, received either partial or a full month of rental assistance during six months in 2024.

First Everett City Council race emerges

EVERETT -- A race for Council District 2 has opened up.

Guest opinion: In prisons, a lack of respect

In prisons, a lack of respect

County working to enlarge safety net as annual homelessness count is next week

This year’s upcoming count is Thursday, Jan. 23. To ask about volunteering, contact Snoco-PITCount@snoco.org or call 425-388-3922.

County budget public hearings coming in October

County budget public hearings coming in October

Countywide wetlands update containing contested amendment approved 3-2

The Snohomish County Council last week approved a Critical Areas Regulations bill that embeds Councilman Jared Mead’s contested Amendment 3.

Fire District 4’s shared-chief pitch declined by Snohomish Regional Fire's board

MONROE — At the June 3 special joint fire board meeting between Snohomish Regional Fire and Rescue (SRFR) and Snohomish’s Fire District 4, SRFR’s board decided that the potential of having FD4’s chief act as SRFR’s interim chief on a temporary basis would not be beneficial right now for SRFR and FD4.

Project at corner of SR 9 – Cathcart Way got OK too quietly, appeal accuses

How county planning staff proceeded with a proposed development at a large vacant corner at Highway 9 and Cathcart Way has prompted an appeal from neighbors crying foul to the County Council.

Food bank in Monroe doubling its size through snazzy redone space

The Sky Valley Food Bank’s director Matt Campbell lately has had a certain sense of eagerness.

COVID-19: Latest virus wave largest yet as officials act (January 2022)

In just the first week of January, more than 10,000 people in Snohomish County tested positive for the coronavirus

Everett releases 2024 budget that adds cops

Mayor Cassie Franklin has released a balanced $438.8 million budget for 2024 which adds more city staff to accommodate the city’s growing needs, including nine new officers.

Mukilteo eyes revamping its waterfront

Mukilteo’s waterfront could be much more developed by the end of the decade.

Come one, come all to the 2023 Easter Parade

The Easter Bunny will lead 50 or more of some favorites at the state’s only known Easter Parade

Sen. Lovick seeks to add more police academy sites to help solve bottleneck in getting cadets through training and into action

State Sen. John Lovick is seeking state funding to solve a police shortage by creating additional law enforcement training centers.

Everett balances budget, mayor to add more police officers

Better-than-predicted economic growth seen this year is helping allow Everett to prepare a balanced city budget for 2024

Fire District 4 board candidates both emphasize service

Fire District 4’s longest-serving commissioner is being challenged for re-election by a resident who’s spent years studying the district.

Company that collects hard-to-recycle items now serving area

If you hang onto batteries, lightbulbs and grocery bags intending to get them recycled

Maltby neighbors air concerns as development project roars back

A proposed townhome community that’s been revived

Broadband internet gaps in county to be identified to increase services

Broadband internet may be plentiful in big cities, but rural areas still are running slower than modern standards