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Executive decisions spent public’s money but ignored public

GOVERNMENT EXPENDITURES

A reader raises concern about the future Snohomish Civic Campus.

He swims the Snohomish for rehabilitation

SNOHOMISH — Rain or shine, below-freezing temperatures or above, Snohomish resident Fred Mydske still makes his way to the river for a swim. After facing a sciatic nerve injury a couple of years ago with advice to ice it, Mydske turned to the Snohomish River to ease some of his pain.

Everett mayor delays deadline on Hope ‘N Wellness center to relocate

EVERETT — The city has extended its cease-and-desist deadline on Hope ‘N Wellness, a resource center downtown near Pacific and Rucker avenues that assists hundreds of primarily homeless individuals. Instead of Feb. 28, it’s now April 30, as brainstorming continues about how to relocate the indie social services organization without losing it.

All school meals would be free if legislative bill passes

State Rep. April Berg’s House Bill 1404 in the State Legislature would make all public school meals free for students starting in fall 2026 for any student who asks. Local school districts are in support.

Monroe vs. Edmonds-Woodway Boys Basketball

Edmonds-Woodway Warrior junior William Alseth (on right) and a teammate double-team Bearcat senior Kieren Greear during the battle Feb. 10 between the two top teams of Wesco 3A North and Wesco 3A South.

Snohomish crosswalk safety campaign reports its findings

SNOHOMISH — Earlier this month, the Snohomish Public Safety Board conducted a creative, weeklong pedestrian safety campaign aiming to highlight drivers’ blindspots and remind motorists when to yield to foot traffic.

City of Snohomish rental assistance program keeps vulnerable housed

SNOHOMISH — Several struggling families got some help to stay current on their rent thanks to a pilot rental assistance program in Snohomish. Seventeen families, comprising 44 people, received either partial or a full month of rental assistance during six months in 2024.

4A Diving Championships

Shogo Yamishita from Lake Stevens performs one of his dives during the Wesco 3A/4A District Diving Championship on Wednesday, Feb. 12 at the Snohomish Aquatic Center.

Glacier Peak vs. Cascade girls basketball

The Glacier Peak Grizzly Girls rolled over and mauled the Cascade Bruins 56 - 10 on the Bruins’ home boards, Tuesday, Feb. 11 in Everett.

Agree with letter writer about Trump

PRESIDENT TRUMP’S POLICIES

A letter writer agrees with Karen Guzak regarding President Trump.

Jake’s Cafe reopens after fire

SNOHOMISH — Jake’s Cafe, on Second Street, announced last week it would re-open Monday, Feb. 17 after press time.

Lake Stevens school bond passing

LAKE STEVENS — A majority of voters have said yes to Lake Stevens Schools’ large bond measure this time around. The bond was passing at 61% as of Thursday, Feb. 13. It requires 60% to pass.

Fosse bill regulates use of grocery self-checkouts

OLYMPIA – Proposed legislation, House Bill 1739, would establish rules for when and how self-checkout stands could be used in grocery stores. If passed, self-checkouts could only be used when a regular checkout lane is open. An employee who monitors self-service lanes would have to do so exclusively, and be limited to supervising a maximum of two stands.

State Route 96 weekly closure mornings to mid-afternoons

SNOHOMISH — From 6 a.m. to 2 p.m. Mondays through Fridays, Tuesday, Feb. 18 to Friday, May 2, both directions of State Route 96/East Lowell-Larimer Road near Snohomish will close between Seattle Hill Road (milepost 5) and state Route 9 (milepost 7) for utility work beginning Feb. 18.

Hope 'N Wellness, a safe place for unhoused in downtown Everett, being shut down by city

EVERETT — Located near Pacific and Rucker avenues, Hope ‘N Wellness has been a safe place where homeless individuals can come to rest, seek advice on resources, drink a cup of coffee and possibly get a new coat for the winter. The city of Everett is seeking to shut them down due to a code violation.

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