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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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Appeal against Cathcart multi-townhome development continued to Oct. 12 as arguments heard at County Council

The land-use appeal crying foul to how officials approved 286 townhomes at state Route 9 and Cathcart Way, which is being heard by the County Council, may see a decision this week.

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Mayors’ new collaboration against crime to push state leaders

A bipartisan coalition of city mayors seeking to re-harden some of the state’s police reform laws to help control crime launched last week.

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Everett Mall's transformation would cut it up

It might not be readily apparent, but redevelopment of the Everett Mall is underway.

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Adjustments made before Cathcart Crossing land-use appeal is heard Oct. 5

New movement in the appeal of a proposed townhouse development at Cathcart Way and Highway 9 has put a lot back on the table

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County, city leaders plead to Sound Transit to not alter future Everett rail route

Sound Transit again got an earful from local leaders against the idea of altering where the future Link light rail line is routed within Everett last week.

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City, county to look for sites for new stadium in Everett

Webbly needs better stomping grounds.

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NEWS BITES for October 5, 2022

Snohomish Avenue D yard bid price

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Newly discovered COVID‑like virus couldinfect humans, resist vaccines

A recently discovered virus in a Russian bat that is similar to SARS-CoV-2

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SNOHOMISH MIDTOWN DISTRICTCouncil declines tax exemption in 4-3 vote to seek other paths

A 4-3 vote by the City Council last week put an end to talks of offering developers a tax waiver that intended to jointly encourage development and affordable housing in the Midtown District up Avenue D.

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Everett trying to stay on course with its budget

Mayor Cassie Franklin’s proposed $543.7 million budget avoids service cuts

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In reversal, Snohomish County dumps now to be open Sunday, Sept. 25

Backups in transferring trash by rail caused Snohomish County to close all county dumps Sundays, Sept. 18.

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In a way, he's how Hewitt Avenue got its groove

One could say building rehabilitator Pete Sikov is a secret part of Hewitt Avenue's revival.

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Gov. to end coronavirus emergency status, but some rules stay

By Oct. 31, Washington’s official state of emergency for the coronavirus will conclude

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Proposed statewide change to ban new gas cars from sale in 2035 taking comments

A formal proposal would ban the sale of new gas-powered and gas-electric hybrid vehicles by 2035 statewide.

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School memorializes 9/11 with thousands of tiny U.S. flags

Some 2,977 American flags, one for each life lost in the 9/11 attacks, covered the grass alongside Union Avenue late last week.

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Project at corner of SR 9 – Cathcart Way got OK too quietly, appeal accuses

How county planning staff proceeded with a proposed development at a large vacant corner at Highway 9 and Cathcart Way has prompted an appeal from neighbors crying foul to the County Council.

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Large arts and music center nears its opening

A new graffiti museum and music venue is coming to Everett this fall at Everett and Wetmore avenues, within the former Club Broadway building.

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Mental health pro selected for Snohomish school board

The school board’s newest member is Sarah Adams.

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NEWS BITES for Aug. 31, 2022

Countywide opioid overdose vigil Aug. 31