County Executive Dave Somers late last week announced his decision he will not veto the budget County Council approved Nov. 27, but also would not sign it, meaning it will be enacted into law without his endorsement.
Melinda Burkhead and Kristin Harsma discuss the final details of their ice carving with a chainsaw on the afternoon of Saturday, Dec. 14 during an exhibition fundraiser at Andy’s Fish House as part of HDSA’s Snohomish Winterfest held up and down First Street in Snohomish. Other carvers included Brent Terry (working on his ice block in the center space) and Mike Capp and Justin Hillgrove (far background).
SNOHOMISH COUNTY — Last year, at least 85 people died on the streets in Snohomish County. This year’s number is not final, but organizers note that one is too many. The county will commemorate the deceased Friday, Dec. 20 with a vigil at 5:15 p.m. at the county campus.
EVERETT — The City Council is expected to decide where Everett’s future stadium will be located with a vote at its meeting Dec. 18. The meeting will include a public hearing. This week, the council will hear a briefing on the matter. The choice is between plunging money into rehabilitating Funko Field at Everett Memorial Stadium, near 39th and Broadway, or building a new stadium on a 12.5-acre footprint near the northeast corner of Broadway and Wall Street a block east of Angel of the Winds Arena downtown. The latter demolishes some downtown buildings. Both will solidify keeping the Everett AquaSox minor league baseball team.
SNOHOMISH — For the Ogden family, dance is not just a pastime but a way of life. Wendy and Corey Ogden and their four children — Andrew (23), Naomi (18), Jocelyn (15), and Dallin (10) — devote their lives to training and performing. The Snohomish family, all homeschooled, dance for upwards of seven hours a day, six days a week. Their 75-mile round trip from Snohomish is justified by the prestige of being in the Pacific Northwest Ballet school.
MONROE — For the first time in two years, Monroe will have K9s in its ranks. The Monroe City Council last Tuesday welcomed Thor and Apollo, who are tracking dogs that will be working during the evening.
The Vikings won 50 - 46 over Snohomish, but the game was not as close as the score might tell.
The Glacier Peak Grizzlies swatted the opening jump, took three steps, drained a three-pointer and never looked back, mauling the Everett Seagulls 72 - 31.
SNOHOMISH — Plans for Homestead Park took a step forward last week when the City Council hired a design consultant to plan out what will be in the city’s 10-acre park at 2000 Ludwig Road.
News bites for December 11, 2024
With the large Frozen Fountain Tree lighted sculpture in the background, people enjoy the 17th annual Holiday on the Bay celebration held by the Port of Everett Saturday, Dec. 7. The event included Santa and one of his elves arriving on a small boat run by the Ocean Research College Academy of Everett Community College.
SNOHOMISH — The Snohomish United soccer club presented its upcoming pre-professional league team’s name, jersey and logo last week at Haywire Brewing to a full house of 150 or more kids, parents and supporters. The club is joining the USL League Two as an expansion team in the Northwest Division. The USL2 is the first rung of pro soccer.
The Monroe Bearcats played an aerobatic game with a strong 2nd Quarter and big defense to roll over Jackson 72 - 50 before a sparse crowd in Jackson’s gym.
SNOHOMISH — The longstanding Panther sign in front of Snohomish High School is getting refurbished by a student-led class in the Sno-Isle Tech Skills Center.
EVERETT — The elevator for the Grand Avenue Park Bridge reopened with a short-term fix last month after vandals caused its closure.