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SHS students say dog-days are just what they need

Ethan Martez was looking forward to a finals-week with a therapy dog at his side, but a policy problem led to the dog being ousted.

Frontier Communications is selling its Northwest service operations

Insiders say telecom company may seek bankruptcy

HIKE OF THE MONTH: Fort Casey Historical State Park

A fort, lighthouse, and spectacular shoreline

Everett Station area improvement plan city has proposed by using localized taxes put on pause

The city pulled back its plan to introduce a special assessment tax to fund improvements in the area around Everett Station in part after property owners challenged data suggesting the majority of owners favor the idea.

Snohomish school bond asks to replace 6 schools

It is a big wish list for school construction and safety, and the district has prepared to ask its 30,000 residents if they share the wish to improve schools.

Everett Council to decide this week whetherhousing to assist homeless people shouldmix with residential neighborhoods

On Jan. 29, the City Council is expected to vote conclusively on whether or not supportive housing projects for homeless individuals should be allowed to locate in single-family neighborhoods.

Everett Council may decide on Y park name this week

A decision over what to name the public park adjacent to the new Everett Y on Colby Avenue is expected Jan. 29 by the City Council, but it could be a tough call.

Unrestrained generosity to thrift shops creating a behind-the-scenes difficulty

SNOHOMISH -- Many of the donated items will make it to the sales floor of Fabulously Frugal. A surprising amount won’t. People drop off so much garbage, its manager said, that the store spends about $800 a week for extra pickups. Shelling out almost $42,000 annually for garbage removal takes a significant bite of the nonprofit’s income, in turn reducing what it can give to senior center services.

Everett may use tougher tools to reshape downtown

Should the city be granted the use of eminent domain to foster economic development?

Tennis event at Everett arena to feature Serena Williams

When the United States takes on Latvia’s team in the Fed Tennis Cup at Angel of the Winds Arena Feb. 7 and 8, all eyes may be on Serena Williams when she takes the court.

Everett Fire's ambulance prices go up

Getting a ride in an Everett Fire ambulance will now cost more.

Snohomish residents adapting to plastic bag ban

Meg and Royce Gray exit the Haggen in Snohomish with pints of Ben & Jerry’s ice cream. A city ordinance banning plastic bags went into effect at the start of 2020.

Farm store Coastal to fill longtime Monroe vacancy

It appears that the long-vacant former Albertsons storefront at 19881 U.S. 2 will have a new tenant.

NEWS BITES for Jan. 22, 2020

Murder suspect still in California jail

Get ready! Snohomish's GroundFrog Day is Saturday, Feb. 1

Shhhh, listen. A croak means warmth is coming. Silence means bundle up for six more weeks of chilly weather.

Cities lay out their priority lists for this year

Housing and economic development rank high on the 2020 priority lists for Snohomish, Monroe and Everett.

Snohomish isn’t taking Pilchuck River water, but it’s there if needed

The Pilchuck River is no longer the source of water for some city residents, but if the city needs those rights in the future, they are protected in a trust agreement through the state Department of Ecology.

Snohomish County's cold weather shelters serve public

As temperatures dropped throughout the county, cold weather shelters were preparing to help.

Nonprofit bike shop Sharing Wheels has plenty to give

If you’re looking for a new bike for your kid then Sharing Wheels is the place to go.