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News Bites for April 17, 2019

First challenger for Snohomish council, Planned Kelsey­/Blueberry intersection changes would add left turn lane and more-

Snohomish Senior Center, at 30, gives community a second home

There's going to be a party on April 18

PUD’s Community Solar program lets public buy in to array

Installing a home solar panel system can be pricey, but a PUD program related to its upcoming solar project lets everyday people get in on green energy.

Climate plan in development could guide Everett policies

For more than a decade, in three minute intervals during citizen’s comments, Jackie Minchew nudged at the City Council to put climate change at the forefront.

More teens vaping, but survey also shows problems continue with suicides, bullying

Cigarette use is being snuffed out but vaping is definitely rising among students.

New, more robust emergency kits planned for Monroe classrooms

Teachers will be equipped for a variety of disasters once a new fundraiser is complete.

Plans for Riverfront housing, movies and food progressing

Hundreds of new apartments may be under construction by June as part of the next step for the Riverfront Development.

Profiles of People: "Writers"

Toni K. Kief and Celena Davis are grandmother and granddaughter. One lives in Marysvile and one lives in Lake Stevens.

NEWS BITES for March 20, 2019

Local student wins character contest

Snohomish sex ed curriculum changes up for review

Educators here may get a little help from late night TV host Jimmy Kimmel and some popular YouTube video producers when they teach sexual health next year.

Longfellow spared gut job by school board

Board takes 4-1 vote against letting a salvager inside

Monroe hospital’s healing garden to be an oasis for patients

“This is a beautiful spot,” Martha Dankers says while surveying the space for a rejuvenated garden. “It gets just enough light.”

Clark Park gazebo could be reopened to public

EVERETT -- Clark Park has been a centerpiece of the city for generations.

An artist’s world of monsters: Justin Hillgrove's work has taken off

Down a long wooded lane, visitors will find to their delight imps and monsters frolicking and nestling together on the walls of Justin Hillgrove’s studio.

Colleges’ expansion plans in North Everett stoke concern

Everett Community College and Washington State University’s separate pursuits to expand their campus footprints intensify

End of the line for annual Taste of Music summer festival

Music and chocolate lovers will have to get their fix elsewhere: there will be no August Taste of Music or spring Chocolate Walk this year.

City Council ponders altering all of Everett Transit’s fares

Everett Transit’s intent to create a low-income fare has the City Council’s general support, but they want to dig into the details before giving a committed yes.

NEWS BITES for March 6, 2019

Snohomish County PUD will not increase rates after all

Monroe hospital asking for levy bump in April to bring back birth services

EvergreenHealth Monroe, the lone full-service hospital between Snohomish and the Sky Valley