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Echo Lake-Lost Lake community is reinforcing neighborhood bonds

In the far-flung region of Echo Lake and Lost Lake, pockets of neighbors are unifying to become a prepared and resilient group of people.

Everett to re-analyze increasing its limit of marijuana shops

The City Council will re-approach discussing whether to allow 10 marijuana retail shops within city limits.

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.

Snohomish Fire has EMS levy lift on August ballots

SNOHOMISH — Voters in and around Snohomish in August will consider a proposal to restore the amount of a fire district EMS levy, which Fire District 4’s chief said will help cover increasing costs and hire additional firefighter-paramedics.

Everett Transit re-calibrating its EV bus plans

9 electric buses by a bankrupt maker full of issues, but 10 other electrics OK

EVERETT — Everett Transit’s plan to dispense with nine of its electric buses isn’t part of a paradigm shift for the agency, its director said last week. It has 14 more electrics arriving over the next few months to keep half its fleet electric. The past few months, though, it has been ordering reconditioned diesels as part of its fleet turnover.

New teen center gives a safe haven in Monroe

A new teen mentorship program has emerged looking to offer teens a safe place to hang out

Monroe’s green thumbs give back

On the evening of June 24, 1952, a dozen ladies met for refreshments in a house on Lewis Street and founded the Monroe Garden Club.

Monroe school levy fails, district to re-evaluate

Voters last week did not pass an education levy renewal asked by Monroe Schools, as the measure was rejected by about 500 votes.

Snohomish Home Depot thief back out again

The thief who repeatedly hit Home Depot was smart, but maybe not smart enough.

Imagine Children’s Museum “activity bags” let kids learn science, art at home

Learning hasn’t stopped at the Imagine Children’s Museum even though it is not taking visitors.

On Powell Street, neighbors tired of semis cutting through

Due to worn out pavement and drainage issues, the city plans to rebuild the portion of Powell Street between S. Kelsey Street and S. Sams Street next year.

Flowing Lake Park gets picnic shelter made of reclaimed wood from November’s windstorm

SNOHOMISH — Setting up shop on the Evergreen State Fairgrounds, the Timber Framers Guild has returned to Snohomish County to replace the picnic shelter at Flowing Lake Park.

County’s future public mountain bike park could be built either near Granite Falls or Monroe

The Snohomish County Parks and Recreation Department identified O’Reilly Acres near Granite Falls and Three Lakes Hill north of Monroe as two site options for the county’s potential future mountain bike parks, it announced early last week.

SRFR lawsuit: Going unvaccinated is un-Christian to fellow neighbors

SRFR FIREFIGHTERS’ LAWSUIT OVER VAX EXEMPTIONS, PAY

A letter commenting on the SRFR "Firefighter 8" lawsuit.

Public defender case limits per lawyer may reduce if rules change, worrying cities of budget costs to hire more lawyers

Public defenders need to be juggling fewer cases per year, says the state’s bar association. The state court system is considering it. It could frame up a conflict of priorities, though. Indigent defense is taxpayer-paid out of local government budgets, and they’re already strapped.

Snohomish Fire might join Everett Fire to create regional fire system

Snohomish’s Fire District 4 has decided to study the possibility of forming a Regional Fire Authority (RFA) with the Everett Fire Department.

What-if study of merging city, regional bus agencies nears finish; transit union says stop

A study on whether to consolidate Everett’s city bus system into the larger Community Transit system is nearing the light of day

Attempted robbery and shooting incident at Monroe’s Al Borlin Park

A 39-year-old Monroe man was injured in an attempted robbery and gunshot incident at Al Borlin Park the evening of Thursday, July 27

Challenger for County Sheriff making bid

Sheriff Adam Fortney now has a known challenger for the position

Providence Everett nurses voting on contract ratification this week

Providence Regional Medical Center Everett nurses are voting on ratifying their contract renewal this week.