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Snohomish Buzz Inn will close when lease is up, new restaurant planned for space

SNOHOMISH — The Buzz Inn restaurant at Harvey Field was to bow out. Since then, things have firmed up for another year.

Fire District 4 station talks brew over at commission

Fire District 4 reiterated through a statement at the Aug. 19 fire commission meeting that the Maple Avenue station is not closing.

How to get help to handle cost of school supplies in Snohomish County

Resources and community programs on how to get help with the cost of buying school supplies

City proposes redesigning Terrace Ave. to be “shared road”A graphic by the city showing how it may redesign Terrace Avenue. A meeting is Oct. 18.

One of the city’s solutions for the residential street of Terrace Avenue is making it a “shared road” where oncoming cars have to pull over behind bikes and pedestrians.

City Council declines East Monroe 2021 docket request

The City Council last week declined a homebuilder’s request to get a foot in the door for its proposal to build a housing development on the East Monroe site off of U.S. 2.

Cold weather shelters open when it freezes at night

After an abrupt end to a warm early fall, cold weather shelters have been opening up across Snohomish County

Fix-up work for Avenue A gazebo re-energized by local man

The gazebo at First Street and Avenue A may be refurbished soon thanks to a local company’s generous offer.

Bill mandating denser housing zoning passes Legislature

A slimmed version of a bill to allow more duplexes or fourplexes in cities across Washington is on its way to becoming law.

Property tax exemptions for seniors and people with disabilities expanded for 2024

Senior citizens and people with disabilities who have not previously qualified for property tax assistance are in for a pleasant surprise in 2024.

This Fourth of July, there’s something to do both day and night

Come see the fireworks and maybe get a morning run this Fourth of July in Everett.

State attorney general visits Rotary

State Attorney General Bob Ferguson visited the Monroe Rotary Club’s meeting last week to explain the office’s role and speak to some of its work.

Masks to be mandatory statewide starting Friday, June 26

Statewide, wearing a face covering will be mandatory starting Friday, June 26 for both indoor and outdoor settings, government officials announced Tuesday.

Snohomish-born author’s children’s book tells of pigeon’s accidental adventure

Laura Roetcisoender has always had a passion for entertaining children and writing. Now, she’s published a new children’s book.

NEWS BITES for Dec. 8, 2021

Mayor Kartak goodbye coffee meet

Compass Health adds beds for vets and homeless people in Everett

Eighty-one homeless people will move off the streets into new studio apartments this summer, courtesy of behavioral health-care nonprofit Compass Health.

Countywide affordable housing tax approved for Snohomish County

A Snohomish County Council majority last week authorized an increase to the county sales tax rate by 0.1 percen

City wants part of Avenue D land as way to help bring housing

No-go for city’s Avenue D land plan as first contemplated

Everett mayor’s romantic life put under audit by council

The Everett City Council hired an outside law firm to investigate Mayor Cassie Franklin's alleged romantic relationship with a male co-worker within the mayor's office

Everett Library's two branches expand their hours

The city’s two public libraries are extending their hours starting this week as they climb back toward pre-pandemic service levels.

Helping Hands nonprofit assists both near and afar

After returning home from Peru after 17 years, missionaries Faith and Vance Field wanted to continue helping those in need in Peru, as well as in their local communities.