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Rural road in Machias being used as fast bypass, site of serious crashes, worries those on road

MACHIAS — For the third time in less than a year, a serious rollover crash happened where 161st crosses Carlson Road. It's concerning neighbors who are seeing drivers fly by on the rural road.

Monroe’s trail system to grow over time

Monroe's trail system will be growing in its 20-year plan

Blackman Lake toxic algae reduction plan released, uses lake treatments

SNOHOMISH — A draft plan for Blackman Lake is available for review

Fireworks use in Snohomish will be discussed

Fireworks use in Snohomish will be discussed by the City Council in August.

Fire-damaged Second Street building being fixed

In Snohomish, the fire-damaged building along Second Street will be fixed, city permit docs say.

Canoe rowers visit Canoe rowers on the annual Snoqualmie Tribe Youth Canoe Journey will stop and camp at Pilchuck Julia Landing, 20 Lincoln St., Snohomish, from July 25 to 27.

Canoe rowers visit Canoe rowers on the annual Snoqualmie Tribe Youth Canoe Journey will stop and camp at Pilchuck Julia Landing, 20 Lincoln St., Snohomish, from July 25 to 27.

TOXIC ALGAE BLOOMS UNDER WATCH

Blackman Lake is under monitor for experiencing a toxic algae bloom. “A sample was collected on Thursday, July 18 and is awaiting toxin analysis and results,” the county’s surface water management office said. Separately, at Monroe’s Chain Lake, a potential bloom is being watched, too, according to the county. Blue-green toxic algae sometimes looks like a paint spill on the water. Non-toxic algae looks like a mat.

Splashing around

Fire hose play in the July 24 Tribune

All smiles at Kla Ha Ya Days

Kla Ha Ya Days picture in the July 24 Tribune

Annual Lake Tye triathlon is almost here

MONROE ­— The 15th annual Lake Tye Triathlon in Monroe will be Saturday, Aug. 3.

Everett Prop. 1 is city’s ask of locals to increase taxes to avoid budget cuts

EVERETT — The city is asking voters to permanently increase the city property tax rate to maintain public services in the budget.

Snohomish Aquatic Center patrons petition to prioritize seniors’ open fitness hours in summer

SNOHOMISH -- The new summer schedule for water walking and river walking at the Snohomish Aquatic Center restricts access to early mornings and late evenings, which many of the senior patrons have difficulty attending. A petition was launched.

Monroe council debates levy lid lift, action may come July 23

MONROE -- The City Council’s members, during their July 9 meeting, discussed preparing a resolution for action on July 23 to place a property tax levy lid lift on this November’s ballot.

Guest opinion: In prisons, a lack of respect

In prisons, a lack of respect

County puts Public Safety Tax on Nov. ballot

The Snohomish County Council put a Public Safety Tax measure on November's ballot