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“Bark” at last: Monroe Police have K9s again

MONROE — For the first time in two years, Monroe will have K9s in its ranks. The Monroe City Council last Tuesday welcomed Thor and Apollo, who are tracking dogs that will be working during the evening.

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Prepare yourself for Snohomish’s annual Zombie Walk

All zombies and ghouls are invited to gather Saturday, Oct. 30

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Plaque for Supt. Mester placed at Aquatic Center

The new small rock arrangement and plaque honoring former Superintendent Bill Mester at the Snohomish Aquatic Center is something even he may have been too bashful to allow

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Everett School District chosen for group focused on post-grad outcomes

A national education group has a goal to have every high schooler go somewhere: Whether that be the military, trade school, labor apprenticeships, community college or four-year university.

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Snohomish school board has vacancy to fill

People can apply for a seat on the school board starting this week.

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Lawmakers propose pay-by-mile charge for Washington drivers

OLYMPIA – A proposed bill in the state Legislature could charge drivers for how much they drive in order to fundtransportation projects. Supporters of the idea point to declining gas tax revenues, while opponents are skeptical of the system’s potential.

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Future fire station, City Hall, Police Department on Pine Avenue?

Pine Avenue is expected to be the street where a future fire station will go.

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Julie’s Licensing Services moves to cozier spot

After 29 years of being across the road from Everett Community College, Julie’s Licensing Services reopened at its new home in the former Blue Moon Tavern building at 1331 Broadway.

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Snohomish Kiwanis fundraising for new park

A service group wants to fill what it sees as a gap in city parks: A place for teens and tweens.

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Jailed chiropractor released as judge reverses course

The judge handling the case of Dr. Ken Parker, the former chiropractor, last week revised her sentencing order to be shorter.

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High school sports season schedule held off by four weeks

High school athletics in Snohomish County will have to wait once again

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Everett budget plans being developed in long shadow of deficit

The City of Everett has an estimated $16.5 million deficit next year,

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State Route 522 closed near Monroe Monday afternoon due to high-speed, head-on crash

MONROE -- State Route 522 is blocked well before entering Monroe. It was a high-speed head-on collision between two cars east of Fales Road and west of the Snohomish River bridge on the highway, Snohomish Regional Fire and Rescue spokesman Peter Mongillo said. Three people were in the two vehicles. All three have been extracted and are advanced life support patients.

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Monroe, Snohomish plan to add more pedestrian alerts at crosswalks

The state Transportation Improvement Board (TIB) recently gave the city of Monroe grants for two road projects. Also, Snohomish received TIB grants for projects.

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From Garden to Table: Growers help community, art show will benefit Community Kitchen

Bounties of vegetables donated weekly by a quiet corps of area growers

SNOHOMISH -- More than 35 photos of garden vegetables, bees and food that were printed onto canvas will be spread out in the parish hall of St. John’s Episcopal Church for an art show the evening of April 5.

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North Everett church looking at day center to aid homeless folks

A Catholic church, a homeless outreach nonprofit and the city

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Broadband internet gaps in county to be identified to increase services

Broadband internet may be plentiful in big cities, but rural areas still are running slower than modern standards

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Senior centers continue lunch programs as go-to resource to stay fed

The pandemic has had an impact on just about every social demographic.

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NEWS BITES for November 24, 2021

Kiwanis raise $100,000 for teen park

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Providence introduces new prescreening for breast cancer and modern mammography tools

The Providence Comprehensive Breast Center at Providence’s Pacific Avenue campus recently released a free, personalized cancer screening and early detection system, called Prevention4Me.