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NEWS BITES for March 6, 2019

Snohomish County PUD will not increase rates after all

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Group hoping to save doomed Longfellow Building

About one dozen preservationists on a special errand fought icy winds at the old Longfellow Elementary building at 3715 Oakes Ave. on Friday.

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Fire District 7 and Lake Stevens Fire planning merger

On Jan. 1, 2020 Lake Stevens Fire and Fire District 7 may merge to form a single, 12-station unit serving about 162,000 residents.

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Mayor Kartak seeks salary review in speech

The unofficial theme of Mayor John Kartak’s 2019 State of the City speech could be summarized as gratitude.

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Monroe kids at schools on waivers may lose bus service

More than 300 students who don’t go to their assigned school may lose bus service when the next school year starts in September.

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Plastic bag ban starts Jan. 1 for Snohomish

Snohomish became jurisdiction No. 28 in the state to ban plastic bags after a 6-1 vote by the City Council on Feb. 19.

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Paine Field airline flights approved, service begins soon

The key federal approval for passenger flight at Paine Field came down on Feb. 20, promising a new era of airline service shortly for Snohomish County.

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50 years a quiet triumph for Stag Barbershop’s Bob Martin

At Stag Barbershop, Bob Martin leads the orchestra of buzzing razors and lively conversation with faithful customers waiting for their cuts.

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Everett golf prices increase March 1 as cityagain weighs downsizing Walter Hall course

Teeing off at Everett’s public courses will soon cost more and one course may eventually see major changes.

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Blackmans Lake health is focus of Feb. 25 meeting

The fate of Blackmans Lake may unfold like a “choose your own adventure” novel, and it is up to the community to decide which path to take.

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Critics fear juvenile court policy suggestions allow biases to sneak in

An internal city memo suggesting policy changes in the juvenile justice system alarms observers who say these could be misapplied to disproportionately lock up children of color.

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Monroe murder suspect arrested, victim identified

The victim likely never saw his death coming, police say.

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In Buy Nothing groups, neighbors find free stuff while reducing waste

Whether you need an extra bookshelf, a couple eggs, or you have a stack of ‘90s CDs that can use a new home, your wish may be answered through a local Buy Nothing Facebook group.

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Garbage service bills for Snohomish to increase

Garbage rates are scheduled to inch up April 1, and will rise annually through 2024 under the city’s seven year contract with Republic Services.

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Parents object to boundary changes for Jackson, Cascade, EHS

New high school district lines are being drawn and 300 concerned residents showed up to Gateway Middle School last week upset their student might fall on the “wrong” side.

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Kids always eat, but school lunch debts mount

The Snohomish School District is approaching an unwelcome milestone: $100,000 in unpaid student meals.

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Reduced bus fares for low-income riders coming to Everett Transit, Community Transit

For the estimated half of Everett Transit riders who fall below 200 percent of the federal poverty line, the agency plans to introduce a low-income fare rate.

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Snohomish council to have a vacancy, maybe two, this election year

One seat on the City Council may be vacant, possibly two, as the candidates up for election weigh running for another term.

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Snohomish plastic bag ban to come to a council vote Feb. 19

If the City Council adopts a plastic bag ban Feb. 19, city shoppers will likely be using reusable totes or paper grocery sacks by this time next year.

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Cascade High’s cheer team wins entry to national competiton

The Bruin cheerleaders are flying high after winning a bid to nationals during a state championship in December.