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Community Transit proposes Everett service takeover

City officials asked Community Transit to present what merging city-run Everett Transit into the county-wide bus system might look like.

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.

Brighter days ahead:Expectant couple moving in soon to new HopeWorks site

Christopher Fitch Sands Jr. is not due to arrive until Dec. 23, but when he does his home awaits.

Semper Fi and Life

“Some dude shot at me, and I shot back.”

The Janitor on the Sea

It’s night, and you’re on the deck

Franklin’s 2020 budget for Everett has to outpace rising costs

Mayor Cassie Franklin’s proposed budget for 2020 continues to work on clamping down the built-in costs in running a city without eroding its core functions.

Homegrown “Wizard of Oz” film to premiere

A twister tore Dorothy from home and landed her in a strange place, seemingly with no way back. She would later find out that what she needed to get home was inside her all along.

County prosecutor wants to end 2-gram waiver for drug crimes introduced by predecessor, but first wants additional staff

Funding is needed to push low-level drug offenders into treatment, rather than having them spend the night in jail then go free.

Youth football games starting to add EMTs

When players get hurt in an NFL or college football game, they are attended by trainers and doctors.

Port secures deal to acquire former Kimberly-Clark mill site

Land negotiations for the former Kimberly-Clark mill site on the waterfront will now be exclusively with the Port of Everett, which has stifled a competing bidder by arranging a purchase and sale agreement for the site.

Not much for Monroe City Council elections

Two of this year’s three City Council races have no competition, and in the third, the challenger to the incumbent ceased campaigning.

Snohomish County wants to build a large indoor sports facility

A regional indoor sports complex that would double as a community center appears to be in central Snohomish County’s future.

Snohomish council candidates both concerned about public safety

Two candidates are vying for the City Council seat being vacated by Karen Guzak, a former mayor and active business owner who is ready to pass the torch after 12 years in elected office.

Commission recommends stop to supportive housing sites in low-density neighborhoods

The Everett Planning Commission voted in favor of recommending that the City Council eliminate the permitting of supportive housing buildings, for homeless populations, in residential neighborhoods zoned R-1, thereby keeping them for single-family use only.

Two vie for Fire District 4 commission

Voters will retain or replace a long-term fire commissioner on the Fire District 4 board. Mark Hintz has served on the commission for 15 years. He is challenged by Evan Merritt, a Fire District 7 firefighter.

Fire District 7 asking to return levy rate to $1.50

Fire District 7 is returning to the voters to ask for a levy lid lift, after a summertime funding request was defeated at the polls.

Narcan overdose kit funding to shift in Snohomish County

Police departments may need to buy kits

Everett City Council candidates Bader, Erikson give answers

High school teacher Joseph Erikson is highlighting his progressive brand in his attempt to knock incumbent Scott Bader off the City Council.