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News Bites for March 9, 2022

Chiropractor’s sentencing postponed

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Election 2020:PUD Commissioners guide the utility and set rates

Voters will select a commissioner on the Snohomish County PUD’s board to represent Everett, Marysville and across all of north county.

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Everett council starting to see two camps with differing philosophies

Two emerging camps among City Council members again had a split vote, this time on who would lead as council president for 2023.

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County’s Prop. 1 asks for 0.2¢ sales tax for safety

County’s Prop. 1 asks for 0.2¢ sales tax for safety

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New “no-sit/no-lie” buffer zone to go live, updates on safety cameras in Everett given

EVERETT -- A new “no-sit/no-lie” buffer zone two blocks around the Imagine Children’s Museum will go live Nov. 15. Updates on safety measures included Flock safety cameras to monitor crime and traffic issues.

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Paine Field could be designated to grow

A state airports committee is suggesting to either greatly grow services at Everett’s Paine Field

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New tax levy for Everett Station area proposed, hearing Dec. 14

The Everett Station District Alliance has revived its proposal

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Weeklong SR9 closure in Lake Stevens to build roundabout starts June 21

Northbound and southbound State Route 9 in Lake Stevens will close

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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.

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Better earthquake alert system arrives May 4 for Washington state

The ShakeAlert® Earthquake Early Warning system will go live on mobile phones in Washington state

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Clark Park gazebo removal and dog park plan at Everett Council this Wednesday

EVERETT - The City Council this week will begin deliberations to approve a plan to remove and store the Clark Park gazebo and install a dog park. A final vote is June 5.

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Most state employees, contractors, all private health care workers must be vaccinated by mid-October as condition of employment in new governor's order* Snohomish County Government to be thoughtful,

From those employed within the Department of Corrections to state social workers to road construction crews to multiple other branches of government

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Monroe city budget coming up for discussion

Mayor Geoffrey Thomas's proposed $198 million 2023-2024 two-year budget adds staff and continues progress on plans framed by the city's six-prong "Imagine Monroe" vision that focuses on people.

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Effort to add video board at Snohomish Aquatic Center

Imagine watching a movie while floating on an inner tube at the Snohomish Aquatic Center

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Urgent care center opened by EvergreenHealth Monroe hospital

This spring, a new medical service has bloomed in Monroe

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Snohomish Farmers Market opens May 4

Fresh fruits, vegetables and delights are all for the choosing as farmers market season is nearly here

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Snohomish has safeguard in hand if Pine Ave. Property is heavily contaminated

Soil contamination at the planned Pine Avenue public safety campus may not end up sticking the city and fire district with a big cleanup bill.

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New apartments at old Baker Heights site has units housing 67 once-homeless families

Families have already been moving into an apartment complex that, for many, will help stabilize their lives.

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City Council ponders altering all of Everett Transit’s fares

Everett Transit’s intent to create a low-income fare has the City Council’s general support, but they want to dig into the details before giving a committed yes.