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BREAKING
All people age 65+ are now eligible for COVID-19 vaccine
- All members of the public age 65+ are immediately eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine, Gov. Jay Inslee announced Monday, Jan. 18. Additionally, people who are 50 years of age and older who live in multi-generational households are eligible. The 65+ age cutoff is lower than the initially suggested 70+ age cutoff for the next phase of vaccinations. Quick-serve vaccination clinics are being established.
Before rushing out, get a certificate
to
receive a vaccine from the state's website, FindYourPhaseWA.org
Three drive-up COVID-19 vaccination sites are open in the county for people eligible to receive the vaccine. The sites are at the Evergreen State Fairgrounds in Monroe, Edmonds Community College in Lynnwood and Paine Field in Everett.
More on this topic from the Tribune: Age 65-and-up to be able to get COVID-19 vaccine
Kaitlyn Price 2018 file photo
In 2018, Snohomish Fire recruit Doug Higbee prepares to access the inside fire scenario at a fire training program on Monday, April 16, 2018 at the Ray Brown Training Center in Machias. The purpose was to evaluate the inside and outside conditions of a mock hallway caught on fire, simulating what recruits might see in the field later on.
SNOHOMISH — Snohomish’s Fire District 4 has decided to study the possibility of forming a Regional Fire Authority (RFA) with the Everett Fire Department.
More on this story... By JAKE BERG, published January 13, 2020
Everett "Rethink Housing" event rescheduled
EVERETT — A public meeting for Thursday, Jan. 14 has been rescheduled after this week's press time to early February. The city set up “Rethink Housing” as a series of conversations on reshaping zoning codes to better accommodate multiple types of housing stock within Everett.
EVERETT — Next in line for COVID-19 vaccines will be all people age 70 and older and all people 50 and older who live in the same house as people from other generations, state health officials outlined last week.
More on this story...By MICHAEL WHITNEY, published Jan. 13, 2020
SNOHOMISH — A public hearing on the merits of a proposed 111--house subdivision in northeast Snohomish before hearing examiner Andrew Reeves was completed Tuesday, Jan. 12.
Reeves expects to make a decision later this month on whether the project can go forward.
More on this story...By TRIBUNE STAFF, published online Jan. 12, 2021
SNOHOMISH — The Midtown Task Force is looking to hear what the public thinks on its recommendations for reshaping the Avenue D—Bickford Avenue commercial corridor, and it will hold open houses next week.
More on this story...By TRIBUNE STAFF, published online Jan. 12, 2021
SNOHOMISH COUNTY — The possibility of high school athletics depends on the ability to curb the spread of COVID.
More on this story...By JAKE BERG, published Jan. 13, 2020
 BY ERIN SCHLEGEL, PEOPLES BANK –Small and mid-sized businesses in Snohomish County are vital to our local economy. As we have seen firsthand, the disruption to these businesses caused by the pandemic has had a significant adverse impact on the community. Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans offer a source of financial support for business owners and their employees.
More on this story...By ERIN SCHLEGEL, Peoples Bank
 BY KAMYAR MONSEF, PEOPLES BANK –Community banks are vital to serving the needs of local customers and communities, particularly in challenging times. As the COVID-19 pandemic has pushed consumers to adopt online banking in unprecedented numbers, some large national banks have responded by consolidating their retail operations and closing branches in small, rural communities. In areas left behind by these financial institutions, the role of community banks has become more important than ever.
More on this story...By KAMYAR MONSEF, Peoples Bank
EVERETT — Residents will likely see their monthly utility bill increase by about $3 by way of new utility rates proposed to begin in March. Rate details are in this story.
More on this story...By MICHAEL WHITNEY, published Jan. 13, 2020
EVERETT — Everett Silvertips goaltender Dustin Wolf played for Team USA in the junior hockey championships, and they won it all.
More on this story...By JAKE BERG, published Jan. 13, 2020
Getting time outdoors
Doug Ramsay photo
With a day-long break in the rain, Snohomish area residents got out to enjoy the dry but cold weather last Saturday on the River Trail through Snohomish. While the rain continued to hold off through the better part of Sunday. it has returned for much of the present work week. This upcoming weekend however is predicted to be dry and possibly sunny again.
A remap to the state's COVID-19 restrictions likely won't mean much will change immediately for Snohomish County until the virus gets more under control, but more heavily emphasizes "flattening the curve" for deciding what can be open.
More on this story...By MICHAEL WHITNEY, published online Jan. 6, 2020
EVERETT — The county jail's fees billed to cities for housing an inmate contained a notable price jump for 2021, which hit city budgets this year, and took some cities by surprise. The County Council intervened to spread out the cost.
More on this story...By MICHAEL WHITNEY, published Jan. 6, 2020
 SNOHOMISH — When the pandemic struck and schools were forced to close, Snohomish resident and Mill Creek preschool teacher Lori Gagnon felt the responsibility to remain connected with her students, and people have responded joyfully to her book-reading videos. Now, she is attracting attention nationwide.
More on this story...By JAKE BERG, published Jan. 6, 2020
EVERETT — Youth are learning how government works to be a change and guiding force in the world.
More on this story...By MICHAEL WHITNEY, published Jan. 6, 2020
Doug Ramsay photo
SNOHOMISH COUNTY — Recycling Christmas trees, often collected by Boy Scout troops, has become more than simply grinding them down to use as bark for flower beds or wood chips for parks and trails.
More on this story... By JAKE BERG, published January 6, 2020
EVERETT — Fifty-three people, if not more, died in Snohomish County without shelter during the past 12 months. The number of people who are living homeless has grown. So have the number who have died.
More on this story...By MICHAEL WHITNEY, published Dec. 30, 2020
MONROE — The local charity Provide Hope stays true to its name, providing food and home goods for anyone in need.
More on this story...By JAKE BERG, published Dec. 30, 2020
 SNOHOMISH — The future of the First Street Gazebo will be discussed during a January City Council meeting. It could result in renovating the gazebo at First and Avenue A, or a decision to demolish it and start anew.
More on this story...By JAKE BERG, published Dec. 30, 2020
SNOHOMISH — City Council President Linda Redmon has officially announced she will be running for Mayor of Snohomish in 2021, while current Mayor John Kartak has yet to make his announcement on whether he plans to run for re-election.
More on this story...By JAKE BERG, published Dec. 23, 2020
 SNOHOMISH — For 30-some years, a man has let people down on their luck stay on his land and to lead them to the Lord. But when this got him in trouble, people stepped up to help make things square.
More on this story...By JAKE BERG, published Dec. 2, 2020
SNOHOMISH COUNTY — County elected leaders are being asked to enact a new sales tax to help pay to construct subsidized housing. It’s one of many avenues that may get considered next year as the county’s affordable housing gap continues to grow.
More on this story...By MICHAEL WHITNEY, published Dec. 2, 2020
SNOHOMISH COUNTY — Because of COVID-19, many smaller cold shelters in the county, like those based in churches, are not operating this year due to social distancing requirements. Efforts were merged to create a cold weather shelter at the Evergreen State Fairgrounds
4-H Building. COVID-19 precautions are being followed. Shuttles are operating on freezing nights to bring people to the shelter.
More on this story...By JAKE BERG, published Nov. 11, 2020
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