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Chance to chase the Grinch soon
 Doug Ramsay 2019 file photo
SNOHOMISH — The annual “Chase the Grinch Outta ‘Sno-Who-Mish’ “ run is coming Sunday, Dec. 5 in Snohomish. Run either a 5K or 10K while chasing
the Grinch. Kids can give it a go, too! The run goes up and down the Centennial Trail. All participants get a medal for scaring off the Grinch. The 10K costs $40, the 5K costs $35 and a Kids Dash costs $10. Online registration ends Dec. 1. To register, go to www.databarevents.com/chasethegrinch
Published November 17, 2021
EVERETT — One of the buildings in conceptual plans for the Baker Heights housing redevelopment has jumped to 12 stories tall, which stunned residents at a public meeting last week.
More on this story...By MICHAEL WHITNEY, published November 17, 2021
Cold weather shelters have begun to open their doors as temperatures in the region dip below freezing. Last year, people were directed to go to a building at the Evergreen State Fairgrounds due to social distancing requirements. This year these smaller shelters, all at churches, are opening their doors again for those in need.
More on this story...By WILL PAULSON, published November 17, 2021
EVERETT — Since 2013, Janet Bacon has been buying and delivering pairs of pajamas to local domestic violence shelters and other places of need. Here's her story and how you can help her efforts.
More on this story...By ADAM WORCESTER, published November 17, 2021
 SNOHOMISH — The kind gentleman at Weed’s Variety, the little shop with nearly everything, enjoyed his lifelong community and friends.
More on this story...By MICHAEL WHITNEY, published November 17, 2021
Snohomish County’s $1.2 billion budget for next year includes money to equip all sheriff’s deputies with body cameras, invests $2.2 million toward electric vehicles in the county fleet and earmarks more than $2.5 million in new spending for social justice and equity programs.
More on this story...By MICHAEL WHITNEY, published November 17, 2021
 EVERETT — North Middle School art teacher Cynthia Gaub was named the Washington Art Educator of the Year for her contributions in education within fine arts.
More on this story...By TRISTAN HALSEN, published November 17, 2021
 Last week, Gov. Jay Inslee appointed State Sen. Steve Hobbs, a Lake Stevens Democrat, to be Secretary of State, a role which oversees statewide elections and other tasks. The promotion means a vacancy for State Senator. State Rep. John Lovick is among those seeking the senate seat.
More on this story...By MICHAEL WHITNEY, published November 17, 2021
AROUND SNOHOMISH COUNTY — Deeply knowledgeable public works director Brad Feilberg retiring, Everett budget talks, updates to Thornton A. Sullivan playground, Kla H Ya Days leadership announced and more.
More on this story...By TRIBUNE STAFF, published November 17, 2021
 SNOHOMISH — Linda Redmon, who ran on reunifying the city, will replace Mayor John Kartak come January. Redmon explains her priorities for Snohomish when in the mayor's seat and defangs a rumor circulating that she'll defund the police.
More on this story...By MICHAEL WHITNEY, published November 10, 2021
 SNOHOMISH — Bill Mester made a large presence in a quiet way as superintendent of Snohomish Schools for 14 years.
By the time he retired, Snohomish’s community had said yes to becoming a town of two high schools and it gained a new pool in the Snohomish Aquatic Center. Throughout, he listened to give people what they wanted for their children.
More on this story...By MICHAEL WHITNEY, published November 10, 2021
 SNOHOMISH — Laura Roetcisoender has always had a passion for entertaining children and writing. Now, she’s published a new children’s book.
More on this story...By TRISTAN HALSEN, published November 10, 2021
Public meeting set for evening of Tuesday, Nov. 16
 Doug Ramsay 2017 file photo
SNOHOMISH — The county’s parks department will host a meeting on Zoom on Tuesday, Nov. 16 from 6 to 8 p.m. to present its “Preferred Plan” for Lord Hill Regional Park (LHRP), which is located between Snohomish and Monroe. Concerns on how the park is used among equestrians, hikers, mountain bikers and other parkgoers persist.
More on this story...By ELAINE HAFT, published November 10, 2021
SNOHOMISH — Avenue B neighbors pleaded to the City Council to not accept a rezone request to let a parking lot face their street. Meanwhile, the council gave the city a go-ahead to study the viability of designating part of its park space at 2000 Ludwig Road for housing.
More on this story...By MICHAEL WHITNEY, published November 10, 2021
SNOHOMISH COUNTY — Increased workload and a lack of respect and pay are all contributing to veterinary staffing shortages in Snohomish County and across the country. Underpinning the crisis is worker attrition, the most prominent issue animal health care has struggled with through the decades. Veterinarians explain the difficulties in this story.
More on this story...By RICK SINNETT, published November 3, 2021
SNOHOMISH — An independent state appeals board heard rebellious barber Bob Martin’s case last week. Martin disputed penalties levied on him for not following coronavirus business shutdown rules to the state Office of Administrative Hearings, a board where people can appeal state and local government actions.
More on this story...By MICHAEL WHITNEY, published November 3, 2021
MONROE — The city’s $106 million proposed budget keeps a steady hand on municipal finances while Monroe continues to grow.
The City Council is scheduled to vote to adopt the budget Nov. 9. Also, a list of the city's future projects.
More on this story...By MICHAEL WHITNEY, published November 3, 2021
SNOHOMISH — Brant and Tracey Pierce are trying their best to personify their late son’s lifelong love for Camp Killoqua, the children’s camp in Stanwood run by Camp Fire of Snohomish County.
More on this story...By TRISTAN HALSEN, published November 3, 2021
SNOHOMISH — The City Council last month
approved interim zoning regulations to limit certain business types in the city’s commercial zones.
The list of potentially undesirable uses for Snohomish's commercially zoned areas includes: RV Parks, churches, warehouses, trucking services, farm product hubs, cargo services, equipment rental shops, cemeteries and self-storage places.
More on this story...By WILL PAULSON, published November 3, 2021
 MONROE — Whether a pet owner needs time for hospitalization, time to regroup, or time to heal, the foster dog organization Beck's Place is here to help take care of their pets while the owner needs to step away.
More on this story...By ADAM WORCESTER, published October 27, 2021
 SNOHOMISH — Students angered by the belief Snohomish High School is burying an on-campus sexual assault from Monday, Oct. 18 led a protest the morning of Friday, Oct. 22 seeking to put this incident, and past assaults, into the spotlight. The mother explains what happened to her daughter.
More on this story...By MICHAEL WHITNEY, published October 27, 2021
SNOHOMISH COUNTY — Sitting in a peaceful little cirque on a ridge high above the Sauk River is pretty little Peek-a-boo Lake. Give this hike in the Darrington area a try and be pleased with completing the journey by reaching a placid lake.
More on this story...By CRAIG ROMANO, published October 27, 2021
SNOHOMISH — The city is proposing to allow multi-family housing on a portion of Homestead Park off of Ludwig Road. The site could be used to encourage affordable housing. Also, the Kla Ha Ya Village shopping plaza seeks to expand its footprint.
UPDATE: The City Council, on Nov. 2, declined a request from Kla Ha Ya Village to let the city study a rezone to suit its expansion plan to reach Avenue B after residents on Avenue B pleaded to council to prevent their street from being affected.
More on this story...By MICHAEL WHITNEY, published October 20, 2021
MONROE — The Monroe Police Department's domestic violence advocate handles every police case where DV is suspected. Her role as supporter, adviser and aide can mean a huge difference for a domestic violence survivor. A look at what resources the advocate brings through Domestic Violence Services of Snohomish County.
More on this story...By MICHAEL WHITNEY, published October 13, 2021
EVERETT — Mayor Cassie Franklin’s $446.5 million 2022 budget proposal continues to take novel approaches toward keeping the budget balanced, and adds to specific focuses on climate change, homelessness and equity. But to keep city finances sustainable, Franklin will be seeking a city ballot measure next year to increase property taxes more than usual.
The budget also adds resources for addressing homelessness and benefitting the library.
More on this story...By MICHAEL WHITNEY, published October 6, 2021
EVERETT — Providence Regional Medical Center Everett, like all hospitals, is grappling with the pressure of higher volumes of hospitalizations caused by the delta variant of COVID-19.
The hospital on Colby has 48 intensive care unit (ICU) beds, but stretched to create more while operating at over-capacity.
More on this story...By MICHAEL WHITNEY, published September 29, 2021
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Tribune wins journalism awards
Tribune editor Michael Whitney took two first-place awards in the annual 2021 Washington Newspaper Publishers Association statewide contest.
One was in the general short feature reporting category for an April 2020 cover story highlighting Zion Lutheran Church’s large renovation.
The other was in the business feature reporting category for an April 2020 story about Piccadilly Circus Pub on Snohomish’s First Street.
The competition group was for community newspapers statewide with more than 9,500 circulation. The Kentucky Press Association judged the contest. The results were announced Friday, Oct. 8.
Published October 20, 2021
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