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.
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.
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.
SNOHOMISH — In the coming weeks, city leaders will explore making Snohomish a sanctuary city for unauthorized immigrants and the LGBTQ+ community.
SNOHOMISH — On Jan. 21, HDSA Board President Ken Coman spoke at the City Council meeting to discuss the future of downtown festivities.
A letter agreeing with another letter writer in opposition to the pricetag of the future City Hall and Civic Campus in Snohomish.
OLYMPIA – A proposed bill in the state Legislature could charge drivers for how much they drive in order to fundtransportation projects. Supporters of the idea point to declining gas tax revenues, while opponents are skeptical of the system’s potential.
Both in Everett, Helion and Zap Energy both are working to generate electricity using nuclear fusion at a feasible scale for consumers.
A letter praising Bishop Mariann Edgar Budde and criticizing President Trump's cutbacks and reforms.
MONROE — A future Wendy’s fast-food restaurant to be built in the Fred Meyer parking lot fronting U.S. 2 was still on track as of December. City planners have approved the Wendy’s final site plan, a key step before construction.
