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New business area district formed around Everett Station

The city is looking to improve the territory around the Everett Station District by creating what’s known as a business improvement area (BIA) — a localized property tax to invest in enhancements.

Students gain drawing skills in afterschool program

A student saunters in the door to a portable classroom at Seattle Hill Elementary and lets his backpack tumble, then his coat follows, landing in a lump on the floor.

Murder suspect nabbed in California

Jeremy Staeheli confessed to shooting Snohomish man

At home with local history

Students draw historic Snohomish homes

Connecting students to the town’s history was the goal of a recent project at Emerson Elementary.

Strike plans delayed for Providence health care workers

Health care workers will not strike, yet, and are in marathon negotiations that started late last week and continued through the weekend to develop a contract for Providence and Swedish workers thoughout the county.

Program gives homeless men after-care away from hospital

It’s a place where homeless men can mend from serious medical issues. Providence Regional Medical Center Everett and the Everett Gospel Mission men’s shelter have recently partnered to launch a 12-bed

Hitting all the high notes

Snohomish High’s band program is 90 years strong

Bill Holt hasn’t touched his trombone in more than 30 years.

Snohomish Fire board makes transition

Mark Hintz was honored for a decade and a half of service last week by the Fire District 4 commission.

Snohomish's plastic bag ban begins Jan. 1

A plastic bag ban comes into effect Jan. 1 in the city, and shoppers would need to bring their own bags to avoid being charged a fee.

HIKE OF THE MONTH: Greenbank Farm

Feast on inspiring maritime and mountain views

Monroe Y teen room gives a warm place to chill after school

The Teen Room at the YMCA is an afterschool hub, for friends to talk, or even dance it out.

Kindred Kitchen serves training with kindness

Maybe have a “BLAST” — a new twist on bacon lettuce and tomato, with havarti and avocado and dijonnaise sauce, on focaccia, with thick-cut bacon and crisp romaine.

Everett may increase marijuana store limit by 3

Sometime early next year, an ordinance to add three more marijuana retail stores will be put before the City Council.

Police can use watchful eyes after Snohomish graffiti spree

Police are seeking help in identifying the vandals responsible for a recent graffiti spree.

A Christmas tree with a twist

On the bank of the Pilchuck River, off of Old Snohomish-Monroe Road, stands a not-so-traditional Christmas tree

Homeless Memorial Vigil on Dec. 20 this year

Last year, at least 36 people died on the streets in Snohomish County. This year’s number is not final, but organizers note that one is too many.

Carnegie restoration bid selected, parking still discussion item

The city voted to accept the low bid from Accord Contractors for $1.7 million to renovate the Carnegie building.

Monroe school start times being discussed

The Monroe School District is considering changing school starting times.

Be good for goodness sake ...

Christmas House gives for 38th year to families living well below poverty line

City tackles squatters with new rules

The issue of “nuisance” calls to law enforcement was addressed in two different cities last week.