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In 44th LD, Lovick, Kartak campaigning for state house seat, respond to questions

State Rep. John Lovick is defending his seat against Snohomish Mayor John Kartak

Parks to stay without trash bins for now

The city has posted large signs to “leave no trace” and take home trash at Pilchuck Park and Hill Park.

Linda Redmon sets plans as Snohomish mayor-elect

Linda Redmon, who ran on reunifying the city, will replace Mayor John Kartak come January.

Snohomish’s new chief of police meeting the community

Snohomish's incoming police chief, sheriff’s Lt. Mike Martin, is making rounds to introduce himself in Snohomish.

Rebel barber opposes penalties upon him to appeals board

An independent state appeals board heard rebellious barber Bob Martin’s case last week.

Snohomish teacher wins national education award

Snohomish High School career pathways and civics teacher Kathy Purviance-Snow won one of public education’s highest national honors.

Developer tax break for Midtown District being considered

From the new Midtown district that runs down Avenue D and beyond, the city is looking to stimulate development.

Snohomish Regional Fire district’s Prop. 1 seeks levy bump

Snohomish Regional Fire and Rescue hopes the third time’s the charm for bumping up its levy rate.

To help growth, Everett plan suggests to allow duplexes in today’s single-home areas

What kinds of future housing should sprout, and where, are key pieces to the city’s Housing Action Plan.

Blackman Lake early test results suggest lakebed fueling algae

The effort to identify what's degrading Blackman Lake is making headway.

Attrition from school bus drivers retiring creates gap to fill at some districts

The Snohomish School District is doing as best it can with an ongoing driver shortage of about 15 driver vacancies.

Crews conduct fire training burns before curious audience

Coverage of the Snohomish fire training burns

Monroe "Belonging" event Sept. 9 celebrates cultures

This Saturday, folks have the chance to gather to celebrate cultures. The event is called Belonging, and it is happening Sept. 9 from noon to 6 p.m. at Sky River Park.

At River’s Edge Apartments in Monroe, flood-displaced families wait

Residents displaced from a freak flood in the River’s Edge Apartments are taking it day by day after having their belongings ruined, their food spoiled and their sense of home interrupted.

Waits Motel condemnation gets OK by council

Neighbors relieved, although motel recently had turnaround

The potential future owners of the Waits Motel were stunned by the city's plan to condemn, acquire and demolish the site

Snohomish school board race for Position 4: Sarah Adams and Sherri Larkin

Educator Sherri Larkin, who came out on top of a tight three-way primary this August, is trying to unseat incumbent Sarah Adams, a licensed mental health counselor who was appointed to the board in summer 2022.

COVID cases hit new peak, stretching hospitals thin (2021)

COVID-19 infections are happening more than ever seen before during the pandemic.

Carl Gipson Center reopening keeps seniors at forefront

When it reopens Jan. 3, the city’s senior center on Lombard Avenue will retain all of the old favorites: The pingpong tables, the coffee bar, the daily lunches.

No bidders for Avenue D public works yard

The county ended up with zero qualified bidders when it took bids recently for its big vacant lot along Avenue D opposite 13th Street.