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Vast “Rethink Zoning” effort in Everett reduces some public notice requirements

City planners began undertaking a full rewrite of zoning and land use codes last year, and now their “Rethink Zoning” effort is on stage for the big show.

Second Snohomish Midtown Planning meeting is this Tuesday

During Meeting #2 of the Midtown Planning District Task Force those attending the meeting

Drone technology provides air support

In hopes of being on the cutting edge of technology, the city its now operating an Unmanned Aerial System program.

Snohomish council talks about city goals, outlines future projects

At a City Council budget workshop last week, a draft of the council’s goals was proposed and selected by council members to be finalized at a future meeting.

Monroe’s budget not as dire as earlier predicted

The city’s larger-than-predicted starting point* for the 2020 budget will contribute toward weathering this year’s economic shortfall caused by the pandemic.

Everett School District chosen for group focused on post-grad outcomes

A national education group has a goal to have every high schooler go somewhere: Whether that be the military, trade school, labor apprenticeships, community college or four-year university.

Everett looking for partners to take on parks

The city is offering private groups the chance to lease and sponsor almost its entire portfolio of parks properties

“Tree of Hope” gives joy during tough pandemic

What started as a fun activity for the kids on Easter became a beacon of optimism in the Housing Hope Monroe Family Village.

Snohomish dots First Street with outdoor dining spots

Quickly, barricades went up to make temporary dining areas along parts of First Street.

Tentative map for Everett council districts created, comment meetings in September

The map to be used for the shakeup of City Council seats using elections by geographical districts is almost ready for final public comments.

Healing work not finished in response to May 31 events

The incidents that took place on First Street the evening of May 31, and the days following, caused an uproar within the community of Snohomish.

NEWS BITES for August 12, 2020

Q&A on Everett’s budget on Thursday

Spiffing up the food bank

All-volunteer group gives Snohomish food bank fresh colors

The Snohomish food bank is getting a new paint job thanks to donations of supplies, time and labor from the community.

Local schools to start fall 100% online

Under the guidance of the Snohomish Health District, Monroe, Everett and Snohomish school districts have announced schools will be 100% remote learning to start the 2020-2021 school year, despite majority survey results.

Everett’s 2021 budget looking ugly so far

Coronavirus’s economic impact hurt city’s tax revenue estimates

Reduction in public-notice period for Everett homeless camp permits tabled

City Councilwoman Liz Vogeli put forward an ordinance to temporarily shorten the waiting period for a homeless encampment to get a permit to exist with official approval.

Candidate forum for 44th Legislative District

The League of Women Voters of Snohomish County held a forum on July 13 for candidates of the Washington State Legislative District 44 position two

Two may be charged for June 1 clash on First Street

Police recommended charges against two men who tangled with each other during a Monday, June 1 march on First Street, an incident that is remembered most for a teenager being punched in the face and getting a concussion.