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Countywide affordable housing tax approved for Snohomish County

A Snohomish County Council majority last week authorized an increase to the county sales tax rate by 0.1 percen

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COVID survivor publishes paperback of everyday humor

Carol Cross just published one book and finished writing another, which is a noteworthy accomplishment for someone who cannot read.

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Blackman Lake may receive deeper analysis in coming years

The health of Blackman Lake, once considered a jewel of the town, is continuing to decline because of a multitude of reasons.

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Course set to fixing Pilchuck Park road and riverbank

The City Council voted on a plan to relocate the Pilchuck Park access road and reinforce the nearby river’s slope at its final council meeting of the year Dec. 7

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Community Transit asking for public feedback through Dec. 17 on reconfiguring bus service

In advance of Sound Transit light rail reaching Snohomish County in 2024

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NEWS BITES for Dec. 8, 2021

Mayor Kartak goodbye coffee meet

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EvCC pauses closing Early Learning Center due to public outcry

Everett Community College paused the closure of its Early Learning Center, slated for June 2022 at the end of the school year, after pressure from parents and the Washington Federation of State Employees (WFSE) union.

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County pursuing its own sales tax for affordable housing

Snohomish County’s government leaders are proposing to collect a special countywide 0.1% sales tax for affordable housing

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Growing call for Monroe Schools to be stricter on student racism, increase training

Members of the Monroe Equity Council and supporters plan to flood the next school board meeting with calls to act against racism.

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SHS Theatre returns with "Pride and Prejudice"

She's repelled by his arrogance and condescension

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Christmas House wants every child to get a gift

The all-volunteer group Christmas House believes in the benevolent idea that every child should get a toy for the holidays.

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City to collect sales tax for affordable housing

The city will bump up its sales tax rate as part of a goal to foster more affordable housing in town.

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Lord Hill Park plan sequesters user groups

A space for hikers. A space for horse riders. A space for mountain bikers.

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On Powell Street, neighbors tired of semis cutting through

Due to worn out pavement and drainage issues, the city plans to rebuild the portion of Powell Street between S. Kelsey Street and S. Sams Street next year.

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Newly revised Baker Heights plan arouses concern

One of the buildings in conceptual plans for the Baker Heights housing redevelopment has jumped to 12 stories tall, which stunned residents at a public meeting last week.

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County budget includes 2.5% property tax jump

Snohomish County’s $1.2 billion budget for next year includes money to equip all sheriff’s deputies with body cameras,

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Max Weed respected people of all ages

The kind gentleman at Weed’s Variety, the little shop with nearly everything, enjoyed his lifelong community and friends.

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Assault suspect in Snohomish road rage incident identified

Police have identified the suspect in a road rage incident

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Everett may formally pursue red light cameras

City officials are asking the City Council to authorize soliciting bids from automated traffic camera companies to have red light cameras in the city

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Cold weather shelters open for the changing season

Cold weather shelters have begun to open their doors as temperatures in the region dip below freezing.