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Healing work not finished in response to May 31 events

The incidents that took place on First Street the evening of May 31, and the days following, caused an uproar within the community of Snohomish.

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Spiffing up the food bank

All-volunteer group gives Snohomish food bank fresh colors

The Snohomish food bank is getting a new paint job thanks to donations of supplies, time and labor from the community.

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Local schools to start fall 100% online

Under the guidance of the Snohomish Health District, Monroe, Everett and Snohomish school districts have announced schools will be 100% remote learning to start the 2020-2021 school year, despite majority survey results.

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Snohomish Midtown planning group meets

A far-reaching look at the Avenue D corridor suggests it could accommodate mid-rise apartment buildings and office buildings if redevelopment opportunities are feasible for developers.

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Reduction in public-notice period for Everett homeless camp permits tabled

City Councilwoman Liz Vogeli put forward an ordinance to temporarily shorten the waiting period for a homeless encampment to get a permit to exist with official approval.

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Candidate forum for 44th Legislative District

The League of Women Voters of Snohomish County held a forum on July 13 for candidates of the Washington State Legislative District 44 position two

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Two may be charged for June 1 clash on First Street

Police recommended charges against two men who tangled with each other during a Monday, June 1 march on First Street, an incident that is remembered most for a teenager being punched in the face and getting a concussion.

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Altered HS sports schedule set, placing less-contact sports earlier

he state’s K-12 athletics regulators, the Washington Interscholastic Activities Association (WIAA), announced a tentative high school sports schedule on July 22.

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Everett Schools asking for $317m bond on August ballot

Voters are being asked whether to approve a $317 million, 20-year school bond to add classrooms and upgrade existing schools.

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Snohomish Schools’ fall re-opening plan forming

As multiple western Washington school districts adopt 100 percent online learning for the fall of 2020, the Snohomish School District has released three options for re-opening which were presented at last week’s school board meeting.

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Everett council districts map almost ready for public input

City leaders invite public comment on a proposed voting district map that will underpin Everett’s transition to district based

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Monroe police K-9 Sam assists in large drug bust

Monroe Police narcotics K-9 Sam had the largest find of his three-year career with partner Officer Devin Tucker while assisting the Everett Police Department in the search of a vehicle a couple months ago.

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Food banks seeing shift in clients and overall drop recently

Area food bank directors are not sure if right now they are in the calm before the next wave.

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Everett Police reviewing its rulebook for officers

Mayor Cassie Franklin and Police Chief Dan Templeman have committed to conducting a new review of the Police Department’s policies

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Snohomish real estate duo’s TV show renewed

The HGTV show “Unsellable Houses,” set in Snohomish County, has been picked up for a second season and is scheduled for 13 episodes.

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Narcan is now required in large school districts

Starting in the fall of the 2020-2021 school year, high schools in districts with more than 2,000 students are required to keep naloxone, an opioid overdose reversal medication, on campus.

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Incoming Snohomish fire chief begins next month

Snohomish County Fire District No. 4 will be getting a new chief Aug. 1.

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Everett hedgehog breeder avoids penalties after investigation

Police have declined to file charges against a breeder accused of housing 53 hedgehogs in dirty enclosures.

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Company can conduct in-home COVID-19 test for vulnerable adults in Snohomish County

A company called LetsGetChecked is working with in-home health care provider ConcertoHealth to provide its FDA EUA authorized Coronavirus (COVID-19) Sure-Track tests to at-risk individuals who, because of their age, severe medical problems, low income, or disabilities, are eligible for Medicare and/or Medicaid.