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Blackman Lake facing difficulties for healthy longevity

Blackman Lake is still struggling. Water clarity is getting murkier. Phosphorous, which robs water of oxygen, is increasing. Some described that Blackman Lake is undergoing a slow, natural process of dying. A 2021 look at the situation.

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Allowing more at-home businesses being discussed in Everett

The city sees an opportunity to expand local goods and foster entrepreneurship by widening what kinds of at-home businesses can operate.

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Fentanyl overdoses soaring as trends change

A candelight vigil will be Tuesday, Aug. 31 at County Campus, 3000 Rockefeller Ave.

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Accusations question mayor’s, councilman’s filings on properties

The Tribune answers residents’ questions about Mayor John Kartak and City Councilman Larry Countryman’s 2021 campaign filings

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How Everett Police will adhere to police reform laws

Multiple police reform laws that went in effect July 25 will restrict and modify how law enforcement deals with crimes.

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Everett "Rethink Housing" proposals ask city to change zoning to accomodate growth and add protections for tenants

Short-term strategies in the city’s housing action plan to accommodate growth could start being implemented as soon as 2022, city planners say.

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Uptick in homelessness noticed by Everett residents

From single tents to small encampments, on the streets of Everett, homelessness is on the rise and it is attracting attention.

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Snohomish gets “Story Trail” to boost reading

Twenty-two new signs opposite the Snohomish Library invite you to walk and trace the steps of a book.

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Return of mask orders borne by factors influencing COVID-19 spike (2021)

When county health officer Dr. Chris Spitters directed everyone — vaccinated or not — to wear masks inside public space

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Officers can still …

What new WA police accountability laws do and don’t do

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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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Judge sides with city on Walsh Hills subdivision challenge

The Walsh Hills subdivision meets code, a Snohomish County Superior Court judge decided July 29

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Beer, music, art walk events in Snohomish Aug. 19-22

The city will have lots going on the weekend of Aug. 19 to Aug. 22.

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Everett City Council primary results include one landslide

The stage appears set for who will face off in the first district-based council elections for Everett as two primary races settled out.

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Costco preps Lake Stevens site for construction

A new Costco store at S. 24th Street and S. Lake Stevens Road is slated to open in time for Christmas ...of 2022.

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Food banks can use items to round out what’s offered

Although fewer people are visiting food banks versus last year, the need is still there.

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Everett Improv offers laughs and learning

Everett Improv offers live shows, improv classes, karaoke, painting experiences and, “anything you can dream of within reason and law”

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New generator will increase cow poop power in County

Some 2,000 cows from a family dairy are powering hundreds of local homes and they’ll soon be lighting up even more.

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To help growth, Everett plan suggests to allow duplexes in today’s single-home areas

What kinds of future housing should sprout, and where, are key pieces to the city’s Housing Action Plan.

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Parks to stay without trash bins for now

The city has posted large signs to “leave no trace” and take home trash at Pilchuck Park and Hill Park.