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Roundabout at Avenue D – State Route 9 intersection in the works

There are plans for a roundabout on state Route 9 where it meets the intersection at Avenue D.

Everett approves doubling Accessory Dwelling Units

The city will allow up to two accessory dwelling units (ADUs) in single-family residential zones, from a City Council vote last week

Candidates for Monroe council,school board include big voices

Five challengers are aiming for two City Council seats this November.

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.

Marci Larsen selected as new Monroe Schools superintendent

The Monroe School Board on Thursday selected Marci Larsen

Snohomish reworking its planning code to allow more ADUs to meet state law

State law says Snohomish must allow more Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) whether Snohomish likes it or not. City leaders are evaluating how big they should be and other design factors.

Local water systems opting out of DuPont, 3M PFAS class action settlements

Local water systems have been opting out of taking settlements in two national class action lawsuits over PFAS “forever” chemicals for a variety of reasons.

SPECIAL: The longest-living Snohomish High Panthers today

Profiles of the longest-living Snohomish High School graduates alive in 2023.

Newly minted labor mandate vetoed by mayor as too risky

Mayor Cassie Franklin last week vetoed the council's mandate that the city use a Project Labor Agreement

PUD election candidates see opportunities for the utility2022 Primary Election

A seat up for election on the PUD’s board to represent Snohomish, Monroe, Lake Stevens and much of east county has three contenders.

How Everett Police will adhere to police reform laws

Multiple police reform laws that went in effect July 25 will restrict and modify how law enforcement deals with crimes.

Snohomish mayoral salary talks halted by impasse

A discussion on changing the mayor’s salary died last week because of a split-up among council members on how to proceed with adjusting it

Seattle-Snohomish Mill building not insured when fire hit

The burned building at the former Seattle-Snohomish Mill did not carry insurance, two sources confirmed.

Input sought on Everett Transit’s future

The city’s bus system wants your input on how well it runs and what path it should take

Not much for Monroe City Council elections

Two of this year’s three City Council races have no competition, and in the third, the challenger to the incumbent ceased campaigning.

Glass recycling unaffected by regional end-market fallout

SNOHOMISH COUNTY — The closure of a large Seattle bottle-making factory interrupted the market, but the county will continue to accept dry and clean glass at county recycling stations, the county confirmed. Curbside recyclers also continue service.

New Averill Field playground expected to be in place soonThe designs of plaques honoring Earl Averill and Hal Moe, two figures of Snohomish’s history.

The cost of signage, including bronze plaques honoring Earl Averill, Hal Moe and the Kiwanis service group that funded the new playground at Averill Field, at Third and Pine, raised a couple of eyebrows at council last week.

Virus cases now in most cities

Tracking data provided to the public by the county’s health district shows the tally of COVID-19 cases has surpassed 100 in Everett and two dozen in Snohomish.

Growing call for Monroe Schools to be stricter on student racism, increase training

Members of the Monroe Equity Council and supporters plan to flood the next school board meeting with calls to act against racism.