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Quarter midget racing organization fears losing track in contract bid cycle

MONROE — The nonprofit that runs youth quarter midget racing at the Evergreen State Fair Park fears it will get shut out of running on its longtime track.

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County Council has mixed views on County Executive’s property tax increase

County Executive Dave Somers’ proposal to raise the county property tax rate by 8%, which would pencil to about a $15 increase to a $600,000 home according to the county finance office, has generated two separate countermeasures from the County Council ratcheting the rate down. Council Vice President Nate Nehring proposes taking no increase, and making multiple budget cuts to offset not having as much revenue come in. Nehring said the public doesn’t have an appetite for more taxes. Council President Jared Mead proposed a middle ground of 4%.

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Glacier Peak turns back clock with production of “Radium Girls”

SNOHOMISH — Glacier Peak High School’s theatre students are turning back the clock to bring history to life onstage with their fall production of “Radium Girls” that has shows Nov. 22 and 23.

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Holiday and winter events around the immediate Snohomish County area

“When is the tree lighting” and other questions answered for events in Snohomish, Monroe and Everett

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Snohomish Chamber doing “The Big Give” public holiday event

SNOHOMISH — The chamber is doing a new initiative this weekend called The Big Give, a free-entry event meant to show off some Christmas spirit.

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Bickford Bridge fix won’t be fast

SNOHOMISH — There’s no quick fix for the pothole covered by a steel plate on the Bickford Bridge over state Route 9.

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Michael Ray Woolworth

Mike was the only child of “Papa Roy” and “Nana Jean,” but had cousins galore. He was born in Machias, WA. He lived in a cabin without water until he was 5 years old when they moved to Snohomish. He …


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Joy Ann Woodward

Joy Ann Woodward She was born Joy Ann Rhodes on July 17, 1943 in Seattle Washington. She is the daughter of Elmer G. Rhodes & Caroline J. Rhodes and sister to Judy K. Ruark. Joy grew up in the north …


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Janice Greene: A woman everywhere, all at once

EVERETT -- Profile story on Janice Greene.

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Cold weather shelters open for when freezing temps threaten

Cold weather shelters around Snohomish County available for when freezing temps threaten

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AmeriCorps Seniors programs give a way to give back

Ways for seniors to give back through their time.

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Clearer picture of shrunken Everett city budget shown

The City Council is going through the final stages of deciding Everett’s near-$950 million budget. Public hearings will be at the Nov. 13 and Nov. 20 council meetings. The final council vote will be Dec. 4.

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Mukilteo-Clinton ferry crew responds to people in distress

MUKILTEO — On Aug. 18, the crew from the Suquamish ferry on the Mukilteo-Clinton route rescued a woman stranded in the water near the Boeing Pier. Those involved were recently honored with Life Rings.

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Bird flu infects flock in Snohomish County

Backyard poultry keepers have been on alert of a new wave of avian flu, and are calling on people to lock up their flocks.

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Bell Canada buying Ziply Fiber

Bell Canada, the telecom arm of Canadian conglomerate BCE, plans to buy Washington-based Ziply Fiber, the two companies announced Nov. 4.

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Boeing machinists back to work, end strike

Boeing assemblers began returning to work late last week after ratifying a new four-year contract in a vote Monday, Nov. 4.

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Driver who killed Snohomish teens sentenced

SNOHOMISH — In March 2023, two best friends from Snohomish were out celebrating one of them turning 18 with a trip to Seattle’s Alki Beach when their car was hit by a drunken driver going the wrong way on the West Seattle bridge.

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Snohomish racer at Evergreen Speedway wins national NASCAR Weekly Series cup

SNOHOMISH — A local race car driver who grew up racing at Monroe’s Evergreen Speedway has taken home a national championship from the NASCAR Advance Auto Parts Weekly Series.

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Food banks preparing for higher demand approaching Thanksgiving, holidays

Holidays are quickly approaching. For many, that means large amounts of food scattered across the dinner table for friends and family. It also means that local food banks are all hands on deck to ensure people can get all the supplies they need to have a successful and happy holiday. The community can donate a variety of goods to a food bank, but cash is always ideal so a food bank can buy in bulk.

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