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Free children’s book program reaches 10,000-child milestone

More than 10,000 Snohomish County preschoolers are receiving free books every month thanks to United Way of Snohomish County and Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library.

All smiles for annual Easter Parade

The Cathcart Unicyclists keep balance while pedaling in this year’s Snohomish Easter Parade along First Street under sunny skies and a large crowd Saturday, March 30, 2024.

County Council weighing, waiting on shelter drug residue test rule

The County Council voted last week to postpone on deciding until May 1 on a proposal to require annual drug contamination testing at county-owned housing shelters and facilities, which also is being challenged and questioned by some County Council members.

Fatal 2nd/Maple crash still under investigation

Update on the Fatal 2nd/Maple crash

196-unit Maltby development could be sign of similar to come

County Hearing Examiner Peter Camp last week denied an appeal from two area residents seeking to reopen the land-use approval of the 196-unit Snohomish Garden Townhomes development east of state Route 522 and Paradise Lake Road, throwing out the entire appeal as not showing proof the decision should be reopened.

Monroe Currie View Park playground options

MONROE — The city parks department is taking in lots of input for what to put in the playground at Currie Park, a relaxation spot near the corner of 154th Street SE and 171st Avenue SE.

City of Everett intends to ask voters to raise property tax rate to lessen budget shortfalls

The Everett City Council is being asked to place a permanent property tax levy lid lift before voters on August’s ballot to ask residents to bump up property taxes beyond the usual 1% to help the city’s troubled budget.

Port of Everett boundary, tax district expansion measure to be on ballots

EVERETT — The County Council on March 12 unanimously went with a request from the Port of Everett to place a measure on this August’s ballot. The measure would ask voters who live outside the port’s boundaries to annex themselves into the port’s tax district.

Snohomish Carnegie film doc, Monroe historical plaques lose out in proposed grant selections

EVERETT — The County Council this Wednesday will finalize where to distribute grant funds for historic preservation projects.

Monroe wants to edit covenants it has with Lowe’s which bar certain developments in North Kelsey

MONROE — The city wants to chat with Lowe’s about amending covenants it agreed to years ago that restrict what can be built in the North Kelsey area. But first, it wants to show what Lowe’s could gain.

Hippity, hoppity! The Snohomish Easter Parade’s on its way

Come one, come all to the annual Easter Parade Saturday, March 30. The free parade down Snohomish's First Street starts at 10 a.m.

Mayor Redmon lays out city goals at State of Snohomish speech

Snohomish Mayor Linda Redmon laid out her plans for the near-term future at a State of the City event in mid-March.

8 SRFR firefighters appeal to federal appeals court in religious discrimination suit

MONROE — A group of eight firefighters who refused the COVID vaccine on religious beliefs and sued Snohomish Regional Fire and Rescue (SRFR) for back pay while they were placed on unpaid leave had their lawsuit closed down by a U.S. District Court judge two months ago, and are now appealing to the U.S. Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals.

Snohomish Transition Center program teaching young adults how to thrive

SNOHOMISH — A program run by the Snohomish School District at its Parkway Campus helps high school graduates aged 18-21 focus on job skills, enjoy leisure activities, and live independently.

Everett Film Fest a chance to see unique flicks

The Everett Film Festival on Saturday, April 6 puts the spotlight on films from off the beaten path.