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Snohomish Schools has plans to standardize student phone use policy starting January

SNOHOMISH — A formal policy to restrict using cell phones and electronics during school will be discussed by the Snohomish School Board at its meeting Wednesday, Dec. 11.

Midtown District:Special zone allowing growth along Avenue D approved

During the next few decades, Avenue D north of the historic core could redevelop into a sprinkling of taller buildings among the existing plazas.

Monroe conducting large public survey that will shape future policy

The city wants your opinion to help it make decisions that could eventually affect the whole town.

Candidates for Everett District 3 diverge on transit, city approach

The candidates for the council district covering western Everett are split on topics such as transit and taxes.

Most state employees, contractors, all private health care workers must be vaccinated by mid-October as condition of employment in new governor's order* Snohomish County Government to be thoughtful,

From those employed within the Department of Corrections to state social workers to road construction crews to multiple other branches of government

Kaci Edelbrock Memorial 5K Run/Walk on Oct. 3 sends its proceeds back into community

When 350-plus runners take off at Lake Tye Park on Sunday, Oct. 3, the broader community is who benefits.

Monroe city budget coming up for discussion

Mayor Geoffrey Thomas's proposed $198 million 2023-2024 two-year budget adds staff and continues progress on plans framed by the city's six-prong "Imagine Monroe" vision that focuses on people.

It’s all smiles at this Valentine’s Day banquet

It isn’t quite like any other Valentine’s Day dinner in the county.

Local governments acting as state drug possession law to end

A countywide drug possession and use law being introduced to the County Council this week

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.

City Council ponders altering all of Everett Transit’s fares

Everett Transit’s intent to create a low-income fare has the City Council’s general support, but they want to dig into the details before giving a committed yes.

Monroe mayor’s no-frills 2021 budget has no property tax increase

Mayor Geoffrey Thomas’s budget largely sticks with what’s working to enter 2021 on stable footing.

County pursuing its own sales tax for affordable housing

Snohomish County’s government leaders are proposing to collect a special countywide 0.1% sales tax for affordable housing

Family in Lake Roesiger loses home to tree

SNOHOMISH — Nobody was inside when the trees crashed, but now a young Lake Roesiger-area family is left seeking a new home.

Big housing site by Glacier Peak High being debated before Hearing Examiner

SNOHOMISH — A decision over a major development along Cathcart Way behind and around Glacier Peak High School and Little Cedars Elementary is coming soon.

Proposal to place Snohomish sixth graders in middle schools gets mixed views

The school district’s proposal to move sixth graders from elementary school to middle school in 2025 is creating vigorous conversation among parents of elementary-age children.

Fire District 4 asks for levy rate reset with levy lid lift

Fire District 4 is seeing growing call volumes, rising operational costs and is planning a new fire station

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.

Residents may see recycling surcharge in bills

In Snohomish and Monroe, recycling pickup in the city will cost more if rate adjustment requests from Republic Services are granted.

County clears homeless encampment that was at County Campus

County officials cleared out an impromptu homeless encampment on the county campus July 5.