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Equestrians feel sidelined in newest Lord Hill Park plan

The recently released final plan for Lord Hill Regional Park, the large recreational woodland between Snohomish and Monroe, again tweaks the trail system and reverses decisions.

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Proposed large-scale housing site next to Glacier Peak High approved at county, and hit with appeals

CATHCART — Four separate parties, including the developer, have filed motions asking the Snohomish County hearing examiner to reconsider his approval of plans for a large housing development across 144 acres bordering the north side of Glacier Peak High and Little Cedars Elementary schools.

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Snohomish County loosens rules for add-on living spaces

Wanting to diversify housing stock, the County Council has loosened the rules to let rural homeowners add more places to live on their property.

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Snohomish public safety concerns for city residents outlined

Crime prevention emerges as a prominent concern for over 80% of city residents, a survey by the city’s Public Safety Board (PSB) revealed.

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Legal fight that delayed building Snohomish to Woodinville trail along rail line over

SNOHOMISH — Snohomish County’s conversion of an unused rail line into a future bicycle and pedestrian trail segment from Snohomish to Woodinville cleared major hurdles with the federal rail authority in the past eight weeks.

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Snohomish restaurants told to modify outdoor spaces navigating what to do next

A majority of the restaurants told by the city in August to get official permits for their outdoor dining structures and canopies or otherwise take them down are each now trying to navigate a maze of regulations.

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Mayor Kartak seeks salary review in speech

The unofficial theme of Mayor John Kartak’s 2019 State of the City speech could be summarized as gratitude.

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Teen’s near-fatal stabbing at Everett Lions Park was gang-related

EVERETT — The 14-year-old stabbed numerous times and left to die in Lions Park last month was set up. Classmates from Lakewood High did the hit. One hailed from a rival gang.

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Snohomish's homegrown affordable housing effort secures new space in former Avenue D public works yard

At a time when “demand is huge and supply is slim” for affordable housing, says realtor Ray Cook, the homegrown effort to create affordable housing just nailed down its latest acquisition.

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Mask defiance leads to school board meeting being halted prematurely

People refusing to wear masks during the Aug. 25 school board meeting at Snohomish High prompted the board to shut it down early.

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A nurse’s advice is a 911 call away

A program directing people to the most efficient and appropriate level of care when calling 911 launched earlier this month.

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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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Snohomish School District talks Critical Race Theory, masks

During an Aug. 4 community meeting, the Snohomish School District discussed what to expect when students return in the fall

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County Council field answers questions on housing, ag land

There’s less than a month before Everett and Mukilteo voters will need to sift through eight candidates for County Council Position No. 2.

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Omicron variant still poses unknowns

State health officials said Dec. 21 there have been 400 Omicron variant cases logged so far, and the first in Snohomish County appeared last week.

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Everett waterfront construction burns down

A 4-alarm fire Thursday, July 16 destroyed the north building of the Waterfront Place Apartments, a 266-unit complex currently under construction

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Dick’s Drive-In food truck will be back in town this weekend

If you’ve been around town in Snohomish lately, and you’re a fan of the local burger chain Dick’s Drive-In

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William "Scott" Fredrickson

Born in Moses Lake Washington – His early years were in the Ballard and North Seattle area, and the final school years in Snohomish. After 3 years in the Navy, Scott’s career path leaned towards the food industry. Some of …


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Imagine Children’s Museum sees 4 millionth visitor

Imagine Children’s Museum sees 4 millionth visitor