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City tackles squatters with new rules

The issue of “nuisance” calls to law enforcement was addressed in two different cities last week.

Fire – city land deal taken off the table

The real estate contract between the city and Fire District 4 over three properties is canceled.

Swedish workers await word on resumed talks

Negotiations following the end to a three-day walkout are not yet scheduled between Swedish and its union workers, after both sides reached a halt in marathon talks during the holiday season.

Snohomish teen runs to educate against veteran suicides

Patriotism and suicide prevention: that is why Tyee Eliason, 13, runs through Snohomish five days a week carrying the American flag.

Three-way primary for Karen Guzak’s council seat

Three candidates are vying for the seat held by Councilwoman Karen Guzak, a former mayor and active business owner who is ready to pass the torch after 12 years on council.

Carnegie restoration bid selected, parking still discussion item

The city voted to accept the low bid from Accord Contractors for $1.7 million to renovate the Carnegie building.

Monroe’s budget takes no tax increase

Taxpayers won’t see an increase to property taxes if the mayor’s proposed budget for 2020 is approved.

Strike plans delayed for Providence health care workers

Health care workers will not strike, yet, and are in marathon negotiations that started late last week and continued through the weekend to develop a contract for Providence and Swedish workers thoughout the county.

Area grocery workers protest over unfavorable union contract talks

More than 60 grocery workers from the Teamsters and UFCW unions marched the North Kelsey sidewalk near Fred Meyer midday Aug. 1 to protest contract negotiations that have come to a stall.

Get ready! Snohomish's GroundFrog Day is Saturday, Feb. 1

Shhhh, listen. A croak means warmth is coming. Silence means bundle up for six more weeks of chilly weather.

Bids being taken for Carnegie building annex demolition

The city is preparing to demolish part of the Carnegie building downtown, fulfilling a plan to restore the site to its original 1910 footprint.

Students without MMR vaccine face exclusion

Soon, some students may be excluded from school if they are not yet in compliance with the new vaccination law.

Monroe Schools plans to lease new HQ site

Plans are in motion to move the Monroe School District headquarters to a leased location along Hospital Road after a unanimous vote of the school board last week.

Tai Chi, for body and mindClasses avert muscle stiffness and other aging effects

It starts with the feet, but circles around the flow.

Civility project at Monroe library asks for kindness

Messages of politeness and courtesy are on display in a collaborative art project at Sno-Isle Libraries’ Monroe branch.

Challenger Evan Merritt wins Snohomish Fire board seat

With approximately half the ballots left to count, two of the city’s hotly contested races show clear leads.

Snohomish Depot building on Bickford Avenue sells

The Snohomish Depot building at 2606 Bickford Ave. recently sold, and will be under construction soon to prepare it for its future use.

Snohomish school bond asks to replace 6 schools

It is a big wish list for school construction and safety, and the district has prepared to ask its 30,000 residents if they share the wish to improve schools.

Affordable housing gets spotlight in county report

Cities and the county are wrestling with recommendations from the Housing Affordability Regional Task force (HART) that attempt to match needs with reality regarding affordable housing.

Snohomish's cold weather shelter can use your help

The cold weather shelter is ready to accept clients on Nov. 1, but more volunteers are needed and cash donations are welcome.