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Everett continues talks on allowing more marijuana stores in city

The City Council’s Public Safety Commission would like to have a third conversation next month on whether to open the city to more marijuana retailers before forwarding the idea before the whole City Council, but so far it’s learned a few things.

Monroe may pursue new City Hall

The City Council agreed on Oct. 1 to explore constructing a new municipal building for the city’s campus

State attorney general visits Rotary

State Attorney General Bob Ferguson visited the Monroe Rotary Club’s meeting last week to explain the office’s role and speak to some of its work.

Everett's Monte Cristo Awards are Thursday

It’s a night where the best-kept houses in each of Everett’s 19 neighborhoods shine. The annual Monte Cristo Awards start at 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 10 at the Historic Everett Theater, 2911 Colby Ave. An opening reception is at 6:30 p.m. that night.

Park bond would upgrade, fix parks citywide

The East County Parks District is asking voters for new funding for the first time in a decade.

Sky River Bakery's owners, a mainstay on Main Street, look to retire

Customers nearing the Sky River Bakery can hear Andrew Abt before they see him.

Suggestions made on Everett supportive housing rules relating to moratorium

Next meeting is Oct. 15 public hearing at the commission

Bids being taken for Carnegie building annex demolition

The city is preparing to demolish part of the Carnegie building downtown, fulfilling a plan to restore the site to its original 1910 footprint.

Bickford Avenue repave to delay traffic soon

A Bickford Avenue paving project will begin sometime this month, so expect traffic delays.

Fire – city land deal taken off the table

The real estate contract between the city and Fire District 4 over three properties is canceled.

Food banks bothered by perception in Fred Meyer fundraiser

The messaging in a grocer’s campaign to fight hunger is frustrating the directors of several area food banks.

Monroe's swifts stayed away this year due to predator threat

Predatory merlins have frightened away the Vaux’s swifts from their popular roosting spot in Frank Wagner Elementary’s chimney.

Seattle-Snohomish Mill building not insured when fire hit

The burned building at the former Seattle-Snohomish Mill did not carry insurance, two sources confirmed.

Tai Chi, for body and mindClasses avert muscle stiffness and other aging effects

It starts with the feet, but circles around the flow.

Monroe hospital chief’s exit was surprise

Renee Jensen was terminated from her dual roles as chief administrative officer for EvergreenHealth Monroe and Senior Vice President for EvergreenHealth at a July joint board meeting.

Roundtable talks address Everett housing affordability

What can be done to improve housing affordability in Everett?

Discussion on supportive housing in Everett,which is under temporary halt, continues Sept. 17

The city’s Planning Commission last month analyzed the City Council’s moratorium that halts new supportive housing projects in single-family zoned neighborhoods, and may be providing some recommendations back to council later this fall.

Learn safety and emergency prep at Town Hall Sept. 10

Stay safe out there: show up Sept. 10, and a group of local safety officials will show you how.