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Looking to reach the Paralympics
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James Hessen, 33 of Marysville, prepares to dive into the pool during an early morning session at the Everett YMCA last week.
EVERETT — In April, the fast swimmer from Marysville will be flying to Minneapolis to compete in a qualifier for the World Para Series. Surely his friends from the Everett Y's Masters Swim class will be cheering the results. His eye on the prize is making it to the Paralympics in Paris in 2024. Except the catch is, a mere 12 or so months ago he never anticipated doing any of this.
More on this story...By MICHAEL WHITNEY, published March 29, 2023
SNOHOMISH — The Easter Bunny will lead 50 or more of some favorites at the state’s only known Easter Parade bounces and bops its way down First Street Saturday, April 8 starting at 11 a.m. rain or shine.
Also, a list of free community Easter Egg hunt events.
More on this story...By MICHAEL WHITNEY, published March 29, 2023
SNOHOMISH — This winter's test results are giving some early tells on why toxic algae seems to be able to thrive in Blackman Lake, and what can be done to restore it.
More on this story...By MICHAEL WHITNEY, published March 29, 2023
EVERETT — A $7.4 million state Legislature earmark is being proposed for a much better ballpark in Everett to retain the AquaSox minor league team.
More on this story...By MICHAEL WHITNEY, published March 29, 2023
OLYMPIA — A bill in the Legislature would give teenagers who take shelter in runaway youth programs or private homeless host homes the right to seek reproductive health care or transgender-affirming health care without requiring the program to inform their parents. It's gained hot contention from both sides of the issues.
More on this story...By MICHAEL WHITNEY, published March 29, 2023
SNOHOMISH — On March 23, about 100 colleagues and old friends came to a dedication for the late educator Bill Mester in part recognizing his work to boldly get a Snohomish its Aquatic Center.
More on this story...By MICHAEL WHITNEY, published March 29, 2023
Night closures on roads around Highway 9 roundabout
 SNOHOMISH — Drainage work needed in the vicinity of the Highway 9 roundabout will affect nighttime drivers.
A single lane of state Route 9 between Second and 30th streets will be closed until March 30 as well as April 3-6. Northbound and southbound traffic will alternate through the area.
Additionally, the roads city drivers use to access the roundabout will be affected.
The northbound and southbound lanes of the leg of road west of the roundabout will be closed through March 30, as well as on April 3 between 8 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Northbound and southbound lanes of the entry and exit at Avenue D at the roundabout will be closed April 4-6.
Published March 28, 2023
SNOHOMISH — Pine Avenue is expected to be the street where a future fire station will go. A future City Hall and Police Department would be next door. Details of a series of agreements which also resolves a land matter over the ownership of the fire stations inside city limits.
More on this story...By MICHAEL WHITNEY, published March 22, 2023
MONROE — Until public outcry may have reversed the decision, motocross events were being booted from the Evergreen State Fairgrounds. The county wasn't going to continue hosting the sport in the horse arena. Now they have given a one-year reprieve.
More on this story...By MICHAEL WHITNEY, published March 22, 2023
SNOHOMISH — A 5.5-acre State Street site may be used as a religious center, subject to constraints.
More on this story...By ADAM WORCESTER, published March 22, 2023
SNOHOMISH — Fire District 4 will be asking voters this August to restore its levy rate to $1.50 per $1,000 in assessed property tax value.
More on this story...By MICHAEL WHITNEY, published March 22, 2023
 SNOHOMISH — The Steelheads have the trophy, now they want the national cup. A story of how a semi-pro indoor arena soccer team that calls Snohomish its home arena is on to the national championship.
More on this story...By MICHAEL WHITNEY, published March 15, 2023
SNOHOMISH COUNTY — A pilot program being considered to allow small bunches of townhomes or apartments on the county's big farmland homesteads could solve two problems facing ag today, says a supporter of introducing the concept of agrivillages to the county. Comments are being taken through March 21.
More on this story...By MICHAEL WHITNEY, published March 15, 2023
EVERETT — A study on whether to consolidate Everett’s city bus system into the larger Community Transit system is nearing the light of day. Work began a little over a year ago. But Everett Transit’s union says the underlying situation has shifted, that the city bus system is now financially stable, and argues the purposes to consolidate are no longer there. City administration says that may be, but the study is whether ultimately Everett benefits. So what's what?
More on this story...By MICHAEL WHITNEY, published March 15, 2023
EVERETT — Everett Schools is facing a projected $27.9 million budget shortfall for next school year. A plan reduces the district's size by 140 or so people.
More on this story...By ADAM WORCESTER, published March 15, 2023
EVERETT — Mayor Cassie Franklin is directing the Police Department to clamp down on violent crime with a new cops unit, calling on internal leaders to broaden the economic base, pursue ways to have more housing at all price points and to strengthen behavioral health treatment for individuals with mental illness, substance use, or both.
More on this story...By MICHAEL WHITNEY, published March 15, 2023
 SNOHOMISH — The Snohomish Police Department will eventually be adding a four-wheeled UTV to its fleet, as well as a couple of electric bicycles.
More on this story...By MICHAEL WHITNEY, published March 15, 2023
SNOHOMISH — Snohomish’s veterans memorial should be installed beside the Carnegie Building by the end of May, and a celebration will be held on Memorial Day.
More on this story...By MICHAEL WHITNEY, published March 15, 2023
SNOHOMISH COUNTY — An exception that grants a controlled ability to redevelop properties in flood-fringe areas will be advancing to the County Council. In essence, it grandfathers buildings from 1983 and earlier to give a one-time "use it or lose it" development credit. 1983 was when flood insurance maps were developed.
More on this story...By MICHAEL WHITNEY, published March 8, 2023
SNOHOMISH — Trash bills will be rising come April 1.
Republic Services is invoking a clause in its city contract to adjust trash bill rates to track with nearly 6% inflation. Here's what it means for your bill.
More on this story...By MICHAEL WHITNEY, published March 1, 2023
IHOP coming to Monroe
MONROE — An IHOP will be taking over the closed Denny’s at Kelsey and U.S. 2, and a full BECU bank branch is coming to a spot near the Providence Clinic, the Monroe Chamber of Commerce affirmed.
The BECU will open this fall, the company announced by press release.
The IHOP’s opening date was not known at press time.
There are IHOP restaurants in Lake Stevens, central Everett and south Everett. The Monroe IHOP is owned by a different franchisee than the Lake Stevens restaurant. IHOP debuted as the International House of Pancakes in 1958. Its parent company also owns Applebee’s.
In other news, a Wendy’s franchisee had explored opening in Monroe in the Fred Meyer parking lot. Its planning application hasn’t advanced further as of late last year.
By TRIBUNE STAFF, published March 1, 2023
EVERETT — Methamphetamine contamination needs to be cleared out of the former Days Inn hotel on Everett Mall Way which the county is converting into a space to temporarily house people who are homeless.
More on this story...By TRIBUNE STAFF, published March 1, 2023
SNOHOMISH COUNTY — State Sen. John Lovick is seeking state funding to solve a police shortage by creating additional law enforcement training centers. One could be placed in Everett.
More on this story...By SUBHA ALI, published February 22, 2023
 SNOHOMISH — Beginning in April, school districts may apply for a one-year grant to train staff in financial literacy education. With additional staff training, districts could expand financial education to elementary schools and strengthen secondary courses to align with state competency standards for financial literacy, and add classes for more students. Here's why this is important.
More on this story...By ADAM WORCESTER, published February 15, 2023
 MONROE — A tort lawsuit can proceed against the state of Washington that says a social worker who was mandated by law to report child sex abuse failed to do so when it came to Carlos Martinez, a former sergeant with the Monroe Police Department, Snohomish County Superior Court Judge Cindy Larsen decided last week.
More on this story...By MICHAEL WHITNEY, published February 15, 2023
 SNOHOMISH — Salmon have taken over the waters to create new spawning areas after the city let go of its dam on the Pilchuck River. The dam by Granite Falls was there to divert drinking water for the City of Snohomish. But by the mid-2010s, the city began to get all its water from Everett. The city no longer employed its use.
More on this story...By MICHAEL WHITNEY, published February 8, 2023
MONROE — The Monroe Municipal Court congratulated the latest graduate of the Community Court — a program which gives minor offenders a second chance and resources for success. This is what it meant for her.
More on this story...By RICK SINNETT, published February 8, 2023
SNOHOMISH — Snohomish Fire District 4’s three board members have directed the chief to approach Snohomish Regional Fire & Rescue to have conversations about consolidating services.
More on this story...By MICHAEL WHITNEY, published January 25, 2023
 SNOHOMISH — Work is being done to begin monitoring blue-green algae blooms (cyanobacteria) in Blackman Lake and recommend ways to manage the toxic flora.
More on this story...By ADAM WORCESTER, published December 21, 2022
SNOHOMISH — The public has plenty of questions on Harvey Field's proposal to expand its airport footprint, which includes relocating Airport Way farther south.
More on this story...By MICHAEL WHITNEY, published December 7, 2022
SNOHOMISH COUNTY — For people depending on Supplemental Security Income (SSI) or Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) payments, there's a bog of confusion regarding benefits, how to get back to work, how to map a career path, and what to put on a resume. A free program helps assist people on Social Security Insurance and Social Security Disability Insurance in multiple ways.
More on this story...By RICK SINNETT, published November 16, 2022
 SNOHOMISH COUNTY — Even drug users who'd never want to touch Fentanyl are being blindsided that somebody blended it in, and a drug testing expert is finding these incidences have skyrocketed.
More on this story...By MICHAEL WHITNEY, published October 12, 2022
 EVERETT — A feasibility study began last week for siting a new multipurpose outdoor stadium in Everett.
And if one gets built, the Everett AquaSox minor league baseball team is committing to a 30-year or longer lease to anchor it.
More on this story...By MICHAEL WHITNEY, published October 5, 2022
MONROE — The clock is ticking louder today on the historic Buck Houses, and fate will tell if they’re saved.
More on this story...By MICHAEL WHITNEY, published August 17, 2022
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