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Pitch to establish Snohomish as ‘sanctuary city’ to be explored

SNOHOMISH — In the coming weeks, city leaders will explore making Snohomish a sanctuary city for unauthorized immigrants and the LGBTQ+ community.

Snohomish’s historic downtown group discusses goals for events

SNOHOMISH — On Jan. 21, HDSA Board President Ken Coman spoke at the City Council meeting to discuss the future of downtown festivities.

Agree with letter writer this is excess

SNOHOMISH FUTURE CITY HALL CAMPUS

A letter agreeing with another letter writer in opposition to the pricetag of the future City Hall and Civic Campus in Snohomish.

PUD rates to raise again April 1

SNOHOMISH COUNTY — Your power bill will increase a bit April 1.

Everett housing affordability worsening, council brainstorming

EVERETT — In a recent presentation to the City Council, affordable housing expert Chris Collier highlighted the growing problem of high home prices in the county, where the average home now costs around $822,000. This sharp increase in prices has made it more difficult for many people to afford their own homes. One key reason for this, Collier explained, is the lack of available homes.

Stats show Everett Fire Dept. woefully understaffed for population growth

EVERETT FIRE STAFFING LEVELS

Letter writer alarmed by Everett Fire Department per-capita/per-resident staffing levels not keeping up with population.

Lake Stevens vs. Jackson girls basketball

Lake Stevens Vikings senior Addy Baker looks for an open teammate in first quarter action on Lake Stevens’ home court Friday, Feb. 8. The Vikings had a strong win over Jackson, 53 - 30, dominating with a 28 - 12 lead at the half.

Lawmakers propose pay-by-mile charge for Washington drivers

OLYMPIA – A proposed bill in the state Legislature could charge drivers for how much they drive in order to fundtransportation projects. Supporters of the idea point to declining gas tax revenues, while opponents are skeptical of the system’s potential.

Snohomish boys basketball

Snohomish sophomore post guard Deyton Wheat faces a double defense from Shorewood senior guard Evan Butler (No. 14) and a fellow Shorewood player during the matchup Saturday, Feb. 8 held at Marysville-Getchell High School.

Man who led police chase through Fryelands arrested, had visited police station saying SUV stolen

MONROE — On Feb. 5 at around 8:30 p.m., Monroe Police arrested the man who was in a police pursuit around Monroe and prompted a near-two-hour manhunt overnight in the Fryelands Friday, Jan. 24.

Monroe boys' wrestling

In the 132-pound class, Monroe Bearcat, freshman Lucas Hauswand, right, works to control Everett Seagull sophomore Casen Castorena in their bout during the WIAA 2A/3A District North wrestling Tournament in Monroe Saturday, Feb. 9. Sedro Woolley was on top with 353.5 points followed by Snohomish 332, Oak Harbor 258.5, Stanwood 202, Mount Vernon 201.5, Everett 179, Monroe 166.5.

State Route 522 closed near Monroe Monday afternoon due to high-speed, head-on crash

MONROE -- State Route 522 is blocked well before entering Monroe. It was a high-speed head-on collision between two cars east of Fales Road and west of the Snohomish River bridge on the highway, Snohomish Regional Fire and Rescue spokesman Peter Mongillo said. Three people were in the two vehicles. All three have been extracted and are advanced life support patients.

Could nuclear fusion power be in our future? Two companies in Everett trying to make it happen

Both in Everett, Helion and Zap Energy both are working to generate electricity using nuclear fusion at a feasible scale for consumers.

Glacier Peak vs. Jackson girls basketball

Action from the Jan. 31 doubleheader at Glacier Peak. GP won 66-33 over Jackson.

Opponents refuse to stand idle to President Trump's cruelty

PRESIDENT TRUMP'S ACTIONS

A letter praising Bishop Mariann Edgar Budde and criticizing President Trump's cutbacks and reforms.