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Erosion at Pilchuck Park in Snohomish being monitored

The erosion of the bank at Pilchuck Park has the attention of city staff, but it is not getting resolved anytime soon.

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Monroe council debates levy lid lift, action may come July 23

MONROE -- The City Council’s members, during their July 9 meeting, discussed preparing a resolution for action on July 23 to place a property tax levy lid lift on this November’s ballot.

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Everett's levy lid lift failure imperils its fire service

EVERETT FIRE DEPARTMENT

A letter to the editor in the Aug. 28 Tribune discussing the ramifications upon the Everett Fire Department of the levy lid lift Proposition 1's failure.

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Fatal small plane crash in field between Snohomish and Monroe, officials say wing separated midair

It was a single-engine Cessna Grand Caravan 208B turboprop carrying engineers who were conducting a test flight.

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Cash-acceptance rule at stores for unincorporated county to get vote soon

The County Council is anticipated to vote this week on a rule that cash must be accepted at retail stores outside city limits.

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Snohomish’s ArtWalk coming up Aug. 18

A bevy of art will be created and displayed across the city Thursday, Aug. 18.

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Sky Valley Food Bank’s new director can use more volunteers

The Sky Valley Food Bank has a new director who’s an experienced hand.

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Park Place Middle choir to perform at New York’s Carnegie Hall

Choir students at Park Place Middle School will be performing at Carnegie Hall next spring as one of 12 groups to take the stage.

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Monroe’s budget takes no tax increase

Taxpayers won’t see an increase to property taxes if the mayor’s proposed budget for 2020 is approved.

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County’s homeless individuals being cared for during pandemic

A host of agencies are coordinating efforts to keep the novel coronavirus in check among the county’s homeless population.

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City of Snohomish’s beloved Finance Director, Debbie Burton, receives a Key to the City

Mayor John T. Kartak presented City of Snohomish finance director Debbie Burton, the Key to the City, in honor of her 14 years of dedicated work during the June 1 city council meeting. Burton recently resigned from the position she has held since 2016.

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Church comes together to install solar panels

The Monroe Congregational Church at 301 S. Lewis St. decided to take a leap into the world of clean energy.

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Snohomish County unemployment numbers staggering

Snohomish County sits near the apex of a rocketing rise in state unemployment due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

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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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Better COVID-19 vaccine appointment system is in the works

The state’s online PhaseFinder tool might get a reboot soon to run smoother and maybe also smarter.

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SHS alum builds new javelin alley for school to obtain Eagle Scout

Lucas Donohue was a senior at Snohomish High School and an aspiring Eagle Scout who just achieved his life rank.

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Barbara (McKinney) Bergeron

Barbara “Barb” Joan Bergeron passed away peacefully in her sleep on May 2, 2024, leaving behind a life well lived. Barb grew up in Snohomish, Washington during a time when dogs ran free, and no one locked their doors. Barb’s …


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Wesco lays out plan to hold short seasons for high school sports

The Wesco athletic conference has proposed an updated schedule in hopes all high school sports will have the opportunity to compete in the 2020-2021 school year.

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First Street tree removals were needed, but replacements won’t be soon

Late November's snowstorm severely damaged many of First Street's substantial mature trees

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Four who died in plane crash identified

Stories of the lives of the four men who died in the Snohomish plane crash Friday, Nov. 18 are starting to emerge.