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City tackles squatters with new rules

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

Updated: City gets settlement for damages related to Larimer Road failureEVERETT —

The city and a blueberry farm are privately settling a conflict over drainage changes at the farm that the city says allowed water to undermine Lowell-Larimer Road a few years ago.

Superintendent presents on 2020 Snohomish school bond plan

The school district is gearing up to ask voters for a $470 million capital bond, set to appear on the February ballot.

Everett’s antique bookmobile, Pegasus, will finally be seen again

The city has just approved the long-term loan of Pegasus, the state’s first bookmobile, to the Everett Museum of History for it to soon begin its next chapter.

Mental health urgent care center opens in Everett

The Providence Medical Group recently opened an outpatient behavioral health clinic and its founders have a dream: that the stigma of mental health care will someday be gone.

Animal sanctuary trying to overcome water shortage

With the sound of papery swish, his head plunged into a feast of alfalfa and hay.

What can food banks use? Hams and turkeys

It’s T-minus two weeks to T-Day.

Civility project at Monroe library asks for kindness

Messages of politeness and courtesy are on display in a collaborative art project at Sno-Isle Libraries’ Monroe branch.

Students without MMR vaccine face exclusion

Soon, some students may be excluded from school if they are not yet in compliance with the new vaccination law.

Challenger Evan Merritt wins Snohomish Fire board seat

With approximately half the ballots left to count, two of the city’s hotly contested races show clear leads.

Community Transit proposes Everett service takeover

City officials asked Community Transit to present what merging city-run Everett Transit into the county-wide bus system might look like.

Everett to adjust dangerous dog rules; council vote is Nov. 6

The city plans to edit its code about “dangerous” dogs and add more rules to owning one.

World War II Hero

During World War II there were many people that fought and risked their lives to protect our freedom.

Monroe’s budget takes no tax increase

Taxpayers won’t see an increase to property taxes if the mayor’s proposed budget for 2020 is approved.

Brighter days ahead:Expectant couple moving in soon to new HopeWorks site

Christopher Fitch Sands Jr. is not due to arrive until Dec. 23, but when he does his home awaits.

Semper Fi and Life

“Some dude shot at me, and I shot back.”

The Janitor on the Sea

It’s night, and you’re on the deck

Homegrown “Wizard of Oz” film to premiere

A twister tore Dorothy from home and landed her in a strange place, seemingly with no way back. She would later find out that what she needed to get home was inside her all along.

County prosecutor wants to end 2-gram waiver for drug crimes introduced by predecessor, but first wants additional staff

Funding is needed to push low-level drug offenders into treatment, rather than having them spend the night in jail then go free.

Youth football games starting to add EMTs

When players get hurt in an NFL or college football game, they are attended by trainers and doctors.