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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.

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.