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Local Subway shop owners stole tips, shorted wages

A U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) investigation found multiple local Subway restaurant franchises stole tips and altered employee timesheets to avoid paying overtime.

Everett continues talks on allowing more marijuana stores in city

The City Council’s Public Safety Commission would like to have a third conversation next month on whether to open the city to more marijuana retailers before forwarding the idea before the whole City Council, but so far it’s learned a few things.

Clark Park gazebo to be renovated

EVERETT -- The historic gazebo in Clark Park will soon get a modern makeover if the City Council OKs a parks department plan.

Why is Port asking to tax more people?

PORT OF EVERETT BALLOT MEASURE

A letter to the editor in the May 29 Tribune.

Snohomish to install Electric Vehicle chargers on First Street west of Avenue D

The City Council last week approved constructing an electric vehicle charging station in Snohomish.

Everett’s zoning rewrite moves a step forward

The city’s overhaul of its planning code, named “Rethink Zoning,” will proceed to the City Council with the planning commission voting 6-1 to send a recommendation of support.

Mayor Kartak’s protestors joke online backfires

Mayor John Kartak posted a picture making fun of protestors being hit by cars on his personal social media page, but says he didn’t initially understand it and doesn’t support its message.

Mayor puts forward Midtown board nominations

The first meeting for the Midtown Planning District task force is postponed in response to closures and cancellations spurred by a worldwide coronavirus pandemic, but the confirmation of its committee members was scheduled for the Tuesday, March 17 City Council meeting as of press time.

Monroe arts group has plenty in store for future plans

The town’s group for the arts is still producing events while waiting eagerly for the end of the pandemic.

Council majority declines to sign police reform letter

A City Council majority on Tuesday, Oct. 5 informally rejected a request from Mayor John Kartak to send a letter on behalf of Snohomish

Selling county yard on Avenue D to be handled by real estate broker

The big, vacant lot along Avenue D opposite 10th Street might change ownership as soon as this spring.

Everett’s Holly Neighborhood to get future nature park

EVERETT — The city is planning to create a proposed 2.1-acre nature park and stormwater facility at the southwest corner of the intersection of Holly Drive and 100th Street SW.

Feds arrest, accuse two Snohomish-area men of participating in Jan. 6 Capitol riot

SNOHOMISH — Earlier this month, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) filed charges accusing two Snohomish-area men of allegedly throwing objects at police and other acts during the Jan. 6, 2021 riot and breach at the U.S. Capitol 43 months ago.

Closed fishing dock at Blackman Lake will need some repairs, consultants’ report indicates

SNOHOMISH — Several piles holding up the Robert S. Keaton Memorial fishing dock at Hill Park on Blackman Lake have deterioration damage, a consulting dive team’s report says.

Nick Brown is the qualified candidate

STATE ATTORNEY GENERAL’S RACE

A letter for Nick Brown for Attorney General

Snohomish Buzz Inn to stay, restaurant at airport gets 12-month lease extension

SNOHOMISH -- The Buzz Inn will be staying a year longer, the restaurant was happy to announce.

Monroe to add license-plate reader cameras in summer

MONROE — On March 25, the City Council unanimously voted to execute the purchase of Automated License Plate Reader (ALPR) cameras made by Flock Safety. They’re expected to be operational within Monroe by late June or July.

Nonprofit that helps at-risk youth opening new center soon

A resource for at-risk youth is growing as the nonprofit Cocoon House will soon open the doors to its new center on Colby Avenue.

County hopes to acquire Everett hotel for homeless shelter use during 2022

County leaders explained to the City Council last week how and why the county is seeking to convert a hotel into a temporary homeless shelter.

Trash service disruptions prompt Snohomish to re-examine contract with Republic Services

Trash and recycling was not collected in the cities of Snohomish or Monroe half of last week