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Clients and helpers at the Miracles and Memories Academy in Monroe, a drop-in activity center largely oriented for adults who live with autism, seizures, Down syndrome and other cognitive and physical impairments, work on Valentine’s Day cards on Monday, Feb. 12.
By ANGELA COOPER-McCORKLE
Published February 21, 2018
MONROE — A new center is providing people with issues such as seizures, autism, and other issues a place to belong.
It’s new in downtown, and the story here is that there a so few centers for adults in the county. This one is the closest one versus Everett and Carnation. More on this story...
By ANGELA COOPER-McCORKLE
Published February 21, 2018
SNOHOMISH — There is a push to have a volunteer group, the city's Public Safety Commission, be tasked with developing solutions and plans for homelessness, mental health and opioids locally.
The commission currently discusses crime issues and is working to organize citywide neighborhood block watches.
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By ANGELA COOPER-McCORKLE
Published February 21, 2018
 SNOHOMISH — A group of third graders spread some love to their "senior buddies" for Valentine's Day.
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By MICHAEL WHITNEY
Published February 21, 2018
EVERETT — A construction bond package that would have built a new fourth high school in south Everett had 55 percent of the vote at press time Monday, missing the 60 percent supermajority the $330 million bond required to pass. Now, it's a question of what to do next. The school district's separate levy measure did pass.
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By ANGELA COOPER-McCORKLE
Published February 14, 2018
SNOHOMISH — Late night noise continues to annoy neighbors, but it looks like the city is trying to act. The issue is from loading trucks and street sweepers at stores such as Fred Meyer, Haggen and Safeway that’s been plaguing neighbors. They say the noises ramp up as early as 3:50 a.m. The city heard from neighbors on Tuesday night and Mayor John Kartak held a staff meeting the next morning to promptly tackle the issue.
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By MICHAEL WHITNEY
Published February 14, 2018
EVERETT — Opening up zoning code to allow a methadone clinic downtown Everett is being discussed, but an attorney's take may obligate the city to open up. The topic is before the council as the last stop before a public hearing and possible approval at the Wednesday, Feb. 21 council meeting.
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By MICHAEL WHITNEY
Published February 14, 2018
MONROE — A new deal will allow the public to get free, limited access to the Sky Valley Y on Fryelands Boulevard.
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By ANGELA COOPER-McCORKLE
Published February 14, 2018
SNOHOMISH — For every quarterly tome of crime statistics, there are trends and questions that Police Chief Keith Rogers says hold a bigger story.
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A flurry of snow geese
Michael Lowell / MPLowell Photography photo
Local photographer Michael Lowell says he lucked out in the Snohomish Valley while shooting photos of the snow geese ‘vacationing’ in the fields. The geese leapt into the air, swirled and came back down to continue to graze.
By ANGELA COOPER-McCORKLE
Published February 7, 2018
SNOHOMISH COUNTY — A new state study suggests replacing the U.S. 2 westbound trestle could cost $2 billion and it might take up to $690 million in long-term tolls to afford construction. Opposition is growing locally.
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By ANGELA COOPER-McCORKLE
Published February 14, 2018
EVERETT — A new report may give Everett the ability to remarket itself as a place for lovers.
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By ANGELA COOPER-McCORKLE
Published February 7, 2018
 SNOHOMISH — Boulders have been put up at Hill Park to help thwart vandals skidding around the parking, and other efforts are being made to deter trespassers. One measure soon is cameras.
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By JOSEPH THOMPSON, contributing writer
Published February 7, 2018
EVERETT — Farms & Market, the city’s first year-round farmers market and kitchen, will have its grand opening March 1, but opened to the public Feb. 5.
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