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Rentable scooters now in Everett for three-month test

On May 17, the company Lime deployed approximately 100 battery-assisted, rentable riding scooters in Everett as part of a three-month pilot agreement with the city.

Providence nurses reach tentative agreement

Providence nurses have reached a tentative agreement after negotiations finished Friday, Dec. 1, according to the union.

Mayor’s race for Everett in ‘25 now has three: NAACP leader announces bid

The Everett Mayor’s race for 2025 now has three announced candidates as Snohomish County NAACP leader Dr. Janice Greene announced her bid last week.

Everett Station area improvement plan city has proposed by using localized taxes put on pause

The city pulled back its plan to introduce a special assessment tax to fund improvements in the area around Everett Station in part after property owners challenged data suggesting the majority of owners favor the idea.

County seeks hotel in Everett to make into homeless shelter

Somewhere within Everett, Snohomish County is looking to obtain a hotel to repurpose for sheltering homeless individuals

No teacher layoffs at Monroe School District in budget rewritten due to levy failure

The Monroe School District will not be laying off teachers this year, instead pulling up to $7 million from its available reserves as a safeguard if its second try at a levy doesn’t pass in November.

PUD proposing re-adjustment to increase power bill by 5.8%

The PUD is proposing to re-adjust its electricity rates higher than initially announced.

Snohomish's homegrown affordable housing effort secures new space in former Avenue D public works yard

At a time when “demand is huge and supply is slim” for affordable housing, says realtor Ray Cook, the homegrown effort to create affordable housing just nailed down its latest acquisition.

Sultan dump to reopen this week, but people asked to use garbage facilities sparingly and maintain social distancing

People are processing what to do with their unwanted items as some outlets, such as thrift stores, are closed, and others are limited.

Nurses stretched thin at Providence Everett, call for increased staffing

Nurses are feeling stretched thin by patient loads at Providence Everett

Outrage in Snohomish over situation, leadership response to May 31 events

As the evening progressed Sunday, May 31, the crowd shifted on First Street. A few bore Confederate flags.

Remembering the summer Snohomish sent its band to Europe: The 1968 tour

In the summer of 1968, Snohomish High's band students performed in six foreign countries on a European tour.

Go-kart track in Monroe

Go-kart racing is back in Snohomish County with a small track that recently opened outside Evergreen Speedway.

Snohomish vets memorial should be back to Carnegie by end of May

Snohomish’s veterans memorial should be installed beside the Carnegie Building by the end of May, and a celebration will be held on Memorial Day.

County budget includes 2.5% property tax jump

Snohomish County’s $1.2 billion budget for next year includes money to equip all sheriff’s deputies with body cameras,

Monroe School Superintendent Blasko resigns $396,000 richer

After being on paid administrative leave for more than six months, Monroe School Superintendent Justin Blasko has agreed to resign his position on July 31.

Man gifted car as next step toward rebuilding his life

It was a surprise that should mean a lot.

Everett utility rates to increase due to escalating costs of business

The city’s utility system is asking the City Council to authorize 5% utility bill increases

Everett Historical Commission calls for respect

When the city planning director overruled the all-volunteer historical commission