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Everett City Council limit on serving two seats withdrawn

An idea to preclude people serving in other elected offices from being on Everett City Council was withdrawn last week by its originator

Mayor Franklin hires retired Chief Templeman for vacant senior administration role

Retired Police Chief Dan Templeman has joined Mayor Cassie Franklin’s administration as one of her two senior executive directors.

EvergreenHealth ends free nurse advice line

EvergreenHealth closed its Healthline Saturday, Dec. 9, the hospital system announced Monday, after 30 years. It was a free service for people to speak with a nurse for advice and guidance on health conditions they were experiencing.

Snohomish proposed affordable housing incentives get go-ahead at Planning Commission

The Planning Commission Dec. 6 signed off on incentives to encourage the development of low-income housing.

Pharm A Save Monroe exits pharmacy business

Pharm A Save Monroe, by how the public knows it, ceased this week when it transferred its prescription files to Rite Aid.

Man in peril rescued from river; swift water rescue during last week's floodsMembers of multiple fire crews convene during the rescue of a man who went four miles downriver Dec. 5 during last week

On the evening of Tuesday, Dec. 5, Snohomish Regional Fire & Rescue (SRFR) and additional fire crews were dispatched for a man in a small boat going down the raging Skykomish River in Monroe who’d called 911.

Jury finds Snohomish brewer not guilty on molestation charges

A jury found Snohomish brewer Frank Sandoval not guilty on two charges of second-degree child molestation and found him guilty of one charge of communicating with a minor for immoral purposes.

Providence nurses reach tentative agreement

Providence nurses have reached a tentative agreement after negotiations finished Friday, Dec. 1, according to the union.

NEWS BITES for December 6, 2023

Park Place school fields open for public play

Evergreen Arboretum lit up all December with winter lights

Evergreen Arboretum and Gardens has transformed into a mesmerizing winter wonderland. Wintertide Lights invites the community to experience the magic of the season through an enchanting display of lights and engaging activities.

AquaSox future stadium studies to proceed

Efforts to keep the AquaSox in Everett took a step forward last week.

Snohomish restaurants told to modify outdoor spaces navigating what to do next

A majority of the restaurants told by the city in August to get official permits for their outdoor dining structures and canopies or otherwise take them down are each now trying to navigate a maze of regulations.

Public sexually transmitted infections (STI) clinic opens

A new clinic dedicated to low-barrier testing, treatment and prevention services for sexually transmitted infections (STIs) officially opened Dec. 1

New Snohomish Education Foundation leader eager to grow it

Seeing the school district map its future on doing the best for students inspired Erica Cenci to have a bigger role for children.

VOAWW to create shelter for moms at Phil Johnson Ballfields

Neighbors of a proposed temporary tiny house shelter at the corner of Glenwood Avenue and Sievers Duecy Boulevard