Norris the Zebra is safe at new home
MACHIAS — The local celebrity zebra, Norris, has moved to a new larger pasture in March which should make him happier, his prior owner said on social media.
People had begun asking where Norris went. He now lives on nearly 70 acres in Buckley, in Pierce County, far larger than the farm he lived on in Machias, prior owner Monica Doppel said.
Doppel had been caring for Norris since he was rehomed from a petting zoo in Washington in March 2022.
Zebras cannot be domesticated. They are exotic animals.
Monroe Schools issues long-term plan
MONROE — The school district announced the release of its five-year strategic plan last week.
You can read it on the school district’s website, www.monroe.wednet.edu under “About” and then “Strategic Plan.”
The school board approved the plan April 15.
Snohomish rescheduling Averill Field opening of new playground
SNOHOMISH — The city postponed its ribbon cutting and opening of Averill Field’s playground a day ahead of the event when it learned the contractor couldn’t get the playground ready quite in time for the city’s plan, according to the city.
A rescheduled date is set to come this week.
