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Water safety camps teaching life skills to young swimmers, boaters

MONROE -- Snohomish Regional Fire and Rescue (SRFR) put on a free water safety day camp twice a year for children 6-12 to learn the dos and don’ts of playing in or near water. Another is coming July 17.

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County opens secure elections center

Snohomish County has opened a secure elections center

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Area grocery stores to be sold if merger of Albertsons, Kroger succeeds

As Albertsons/Safeway works to merge with Kroger (Fred Meyer), the two will sell off 124 of their stores in Washington state (19 in the county), plus 456 in other states. Affected stores include two in Snohomish, one in Monroe and two in Everett in a list released July 9 (local-area store list below).

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Teen survives river drowning

Teen survives river drowning in Monroe

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The All Stars of Little League

EVERETT — Around one dozen of the best players get the chance to represent their Little League as District 1 All Stars and keep playing baseball into the summer.

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Public monitoring cameras coming to Everett

EVERETT — Over 70 cameras will be installed in Everett public parks and streets. In late May, the City Council agreed to a contract with Flock Safety to use A.I. equipment for monitoring.

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New chainsaw carving in Snohomish honors Riverview

SNOHOMISH — A big eagle from a local carver honors Riverview Elementary school nearby.

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Everett opens first of its public bathrooms

EVERETT -- The city’s first of three public bathrooms in downtown opened recently, just in time for the Fourth of July parade.

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Area fire departments indicate fairly calm Fourth

Area fire departments indicate fairly calm Fourth

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Herald newsroom staff layoffs on pause for more union bargaining

A follow up on the Herald newsroom staff layoffs

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Everett plans public info meetings about property tax measure on Aug. 6 ballot

EVERETT — The City of Everett plans public info meetings about property tax measure on Aug. 6 ballot starting July 9.

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June S. Gregory

L. June Seymour Gregory passed away peacefully at home with her daughters by her side on Thursday, June 20th, 2024. June was a legend in every way and lived to the amazing age of 100. June was a treasured kindergarten …


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Country dancing for a good cause

EVERETT — Every Tuesday night, they kick up their heels for country dancing.

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Let it Fly: Local disc golfer takes aim at national tournament

A local teen disc golf player hopes to grab a national championship.

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Jetty Island opens this week

EVERETT — Jetty Island opens this week

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Monroe teacher accused of sexual misconduct

MONROE — An English teacher at Monroe High stands accused of beginning intimate relationships with female students from his classroom.

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Key authorities in Everett animal abuse case honored

EVERETT — The animal sanctuary Pasado’s Safe Haven has honored  a state prosecuting attorney and a fish and wildlife official who upheld that an Everett man who tortured and mutilated animals receive no leniency in court.

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Summer outdoor burn ban established

On Sunday, the Snohomish County Fire Marshal announced a Stage 1 outdoor burning ban for the unincorporated areas of Snohomish County effective through Aug. 31.

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Wanda Mae Sell

Wanda Mae Sell passed away at Mountain Glen Assisted living on June 20th, 2024, at the age of 90. Up until weeks before her passing she had remained at her home in La Conner, WA. Wanda was a devoted Christian …


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Traffic violation cameras to return to Monroe?

MONROE — Some council members gave comments last week that support the idea.