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Blackmans Lake health is focus of Feb. 25 meeting

The fate of Blackmans Lake may unfold like a “choose your own adventure” novel, and it is up to the community to decide which path to take.

Critics fear juvenile court policy suggestions allow biases to sneak in

An internal city memo suggesting policy changes in the juvenile justice system alarms observers who say these could be misapplied to disproportionately lock up children of color.

Monroe murder suspect arrested, victim identified

The victim likely never saw his death coming, police say.

In Buy Nothing groups, neighbors find free stuff while reducing waste

Whether you need an extra bookshelf, a couple eggs, or you have a stack of ‘90s CDs that can use a new home, your wish may be answered through a local Buy Nothing Facebook group.

Garbage service bills for Snohomish to increase

Garbage rates are scheduled to inch up April 1, and will rise annually through 2024 under the city’s seven year contract with Republic Services.

Parents object to boundary changes for Jackson, Cascade, EHS

New high school district lines are being drawn and 300 concerned residents showed up to Gateway Middle School last week upset their student might fall on the “wrong” side.

Kids always eat, but school lunch debts mount

The Snohomish School District is approaching an unwelcome milestone: $100,000 in unpaid student meals.

Reduced bus fares for low-income riders coming to Everett Transit, Community Transit

For the estimated half of Everett Transit riders who fall below 200 percent of the federal poverty line, the agency plans to introduce a low-income fare rate.

Snohomish council to have a vacancy, maybe two, this election year

One seat on the City Council may be vacant, possibly two, as the candidates up for election weigh running for another term.

Snohomish plastic bag ban to come to a council vote Feb. 19

If the City Council adopts a plastic bag ban Feb. 19, city shoppers will likely be using reusable totes or paper grocery sacks by this time next year.

Cascade High’s cheer team wins entry to national competiton

The Bruin cheerleaders are flying high after winning a bid to nationals during a state championship in December.

Hobbs’ wide-ranging road fix package banks on tax increases

Proposal would accelerate fixes to 522, U.S. 2, Highway 9

Rough and tumble: County’s wrestling scene a family affair

A profile on the semi-pro wrestlers of the Snohomish County-based promotion Combat Pro Wrestling (CPW).

Everett woman grateful she had carbonmonoxide detectors after scare

Laura Martin is still thankful she pressed for the carbon monoxide detectors that this December undoubtedly saved her life.

Being dispatched to disasters inspired Kurt Hilt's preparedness effort

Kurt Hilt has dedicated his life to helping people and communities. His contributions have reached from Lake Stevens all the way up to the federal level.

Bringing boundless cheer:

The Snohomish High Sparkle Squad

Even amid the band’s booming take on Lady Gaga’s “Bad Romance,” and the squeak of sneakers taking the ball to the hoop, the cheerleaders stand out at Snohomish High School games.

County homeless count yields important snapshot

Survey takers found Stan at the Snohomish Library, taking refuge from the wet, 40-degree winter morning. The grizzled military veteran was the first homeless person in town surveyed for Snohomish County’s annual Point in Time count Jan. 23.

Long-vacant Bickford Avenue “train station” for sale

The Snohomish Depot, the building best known for its 19th century British train station design, is on the market.

Everett petting zoo will run again this year for summertime fun

Little children this summer will again get to mingle with the goats, chickens, rabbits and all the other friends they encounter at the Forest Park Animal Farm petting zoo.

Monroe taking applications for citizens group to look at homeless issues

City Hall is going to handle homelessness a little differently in 2019, adding a special task force among its strategies.