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Rebel barber of Snohomish risks slap by regulators

The owner of the Stag barbershop on Avenue D may be risking his business if he continues giving haircuts

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Market is one vision for Monroe School HQ site

The historic Central Grade School building has seen many different generations of Monroe residents pass through its halls during the 104 years of its existence.

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Some local parks and practically all golf courses have reopened in Washington state

Cities and the county this week are starting to open some parks simultaneously with the governor’s opening of state parks, and golf courses are making preparations as state coronavirus-restrictions against golfing and fishing were lifted May 5.

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City of Everett offering grants for businesses hurt by COVID-19

The deadline is Monday, May 11 to apply for a city grant. Above, Mayor Cassie Franklin addresses the public at her October 2019 budget address.

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Evergreen State Fair canceled this year, as is Kla Ha Ya Days

This year’s Evergreen State Fair is canceled, the county announced Friday.

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Farmers markets adjusting with COVID-19 to maintain safety

Farmers markets, with opening day just around the corner, are adjusting how they operate because of coronavirus restrictions.

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Everett Port adds floating pump that cleans the bay

Have you noticed something different down at the Port of Everett marina?

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Sheriff Fortney calls stay-home decree unconstitutional, unfair

Snohomish County Sheriff Adam Fortney clarified a social media post criticizing the governor’s stay-home orders, but said last week he won’t walk back its message.

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Mayors write letter to public regarding COVID-19

The mayors of Snohomish County cities issued a joint letter Friday, April 24 to the community:

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NEWS BITES for April 22, 2020

Approval decision for tiny house hotel

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Hundreds of prisoners to be released statewide

The state has begun releasing hundreds of prisoners early to reduce population counts.

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2-1-1 help hotline calls tripled in March

Pat Morris has worked almost 40 years in the crisis service industry.

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Independent contractors, and others so far shut out, can begin applying for state unemployment on Saturday

Hundreds of thousands of independent contractors and other people so far snagged in the system will be able to begin making successful claims starting Saturday.

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Prison changes suggested, including early release for some

Court orders protections; coronavirus-spread inside Monroe prison led to inmates holding disturbance

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Congress working on next wave of COVID-19 public assistance

Congress is currently working on extending unemployment and give other supports, U.S. Rep. Rick Larsen told constituents in a telephone town hall Tuesday, April 7.

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Food banks prepare to feed more people

Local food banks are readying themselves for people who suddenly have less to spend on groceries because of coronavirus-related layoffs.

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Zion Lutheran Church makes a vast renovation

Twenty-two new pews. Fresh carpet. Bright lights.

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Snohomish pharmacy producing hand sanitizer

As a compounding pharmacist, Dawn Ipsen of Kusler’s Pharmacy couldn't let her chemist’s know-how lay idle during the coronavirus outbreak.

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Sultan dump to reopen this week, but people asked to use garbage facilities sparingly and maintain social distancing

People are processing what to do with their unwanted items as some outlets, such as thrift stores, are closed, and others are limited.