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Snohomish's Avenue A Gazebo replacement may come soon

A local businessowner generously willing to rehabilitate the Avenue A Gazebo is still up for it

Dropping masks in schools might not be instant across all districts

While the state’s indoor mask mandate is set to conclude Saturday

Boeing decides to end 787 Dreamliner assembly in Everett

The Boeing Co.’s official announcement that it is consolidating 787 Dreamliner production to its South Carolina plant rippled through the state last week.

Site of future Snohomish fire station on Pine Avenue identified

Fire District 4's future fire station will be on Pine Avenue between Third and Fourth streets

Monroe woodlands brush fire was likely accidental

A rush of firefighters tackled a three-alarm brush fire in the hills behind Walmart

Food banks seeing shift in clients and overall drop recently

Area food bank directors are not sure if right now they are in the calm before the next wave.

Hanging flower baskets program for downtown Snohomish can use support

The community’s support will help ensure First Street’s flower basket program can flourish.

Monroe celebrates its Swifts with night to admire them Saturday

A swirl of birds diving into Frank Wagner Elementary’s chimney is a sight for people, but just a stopover for the Vaux’s swifts.

Dr. Parker’s criminal sentencing length may be challenged

Dr. Ken Parker, the former chiropractor in Snohomish, has been sentenced to 2½ years of incarceration.

Monroe Schools looks to limit devices in classtime

School board shaping phone use policy

MONROE -- Monroe Schools looks to create a policy to limit devices in classtime. The School Board is discussing the nuances of the issue.

Monroe Farmers Market opens its season

Janelle Drews thinks it will be a banner year for the Monroe Farmers Market.

Council districts map nearing completion, not all are happy

Everett City Council district map nears completion

Dispute may see The Everett Clinic exit Regence's provider network

Thousands of residents who have health plans with Regence BlueShield and go to The Everett Clinic

Investigation finds abuses by Monroe Schools Superintendent Blasko without doubt

With a damning report on Superintendent Justin Blasko now in the open

53 individuals died homeless this year in Snohomish County

Fifty-three people, if not more, died in Snohomish County without shelter during the past 12 months.

Split Everett council permits mayor to add homeless buffer zones

The mayor can now set more zones in Everett which outlaw laying or sleeping on the sidewalk.

Quarter midget racing organization fears losing track in contract bid cycle

MONROE — The nonprofit that runs youth quarter midget racing at the Evergreen State Fair Park fears it will get shut out of running on its longtime track.

Monroe father charged with hate crime pleads not guilty

The Monroe father who faces a hate crime charge pleaded not guilty at his Jan. 19 arraignment.

Bickford Bridge fix won’t be fast

SNOHOMISH — There’s no quick fix for the pothole covered by a steel plate on the Bickford Bridge over state Route 9.

Story update from Sept. 27, 2023:

Three restaurants told to straighten out the permits for their tents approached the City Council seeking a solution as the weather is turning, saying they'll lose business if they lose the tents.