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Snohomish’s Homestead Park plan scrutinized

SNOHOMISH — After hearing watershed concerns, the City Council wants to take a closer look at the plan for Homestead Park, on the city’s west side, before agreeing to hire a designer to refine the concept.

Fixes for 522 bottlenecks are being designedtoday, but actual construction timeline hazy

Progress is steadily being made behind the scenes to widen the last part of state Route 522 and completely redo the Maltby Road/Paradise Lake Road intersection to get rid of the stoplight.

Everett residents may be asked to help city budget with more taxes

City leaders are warning that Everett’s budget is nearing the point of having to cut services if it doesn’t take new steps to fix its cash flow.

Changes to Lord Hill Park plan upsets mountain bikers

Reversal on exclusive-use zones, removal of trail pieces in plan

Reversal on exclusive-use zones, removal of trail pieces in plan

Jail fees are rising, but cities catch a small break

Many city budget writers were stunned when an updated fee schedule for the county jail came out.

Harvey Field airport taking opinions on expansion bid

Public hearing May 14

SNOHOMISH — More on Harvey Field airport's proposed expansion plan, which includes to move Airport Way.

Snohomish County wants to build a large indoor sports facility

A regional indoor sports complex that would double as a community center appears to be in central Snohomish County’s future.

Bill Mester, community-minded leader ofSnohomish Schools, dies

Thoughtful and compassionate. Inquisitive and introspective.

Comments wanted on Snohomish's elementary schools

Cathcart Elementary badly needs to be replaced. So do five other elementary schools in the Snohomish School District, says a citizen’s advisory group.

Omicron variant infections spike

COVID-19 tests to become more available

Prosecutors in Snohomish County, local cities handling more cases with fewer resources

Caseloads at the county haven’t kept up with the growing population, and cases are getting denser and more complex. Meanwhile, the recategorization of drugs and drug possession as a gross misdemeanor has driven an estimated 90% of this caseload increase in Everett for Everett prosecutors.

Open seat has Zimmerman, Flynn seeking Snohomish council

An open seat on council has Kari Zimmerman and David Flynn making their first runs for City Council as challengers for Council Position 5.

Everett council candidates Vogeli and LaFountaine focus on safety, social rights

City Councilwoman Liz Vogeli has a challenger from businessowner Marian LaFountaine on the ballot.

Countryman, Burke vying for City Council seat

City Councilman Larry Countryman wants another four-year term, while challenger Lea Anne Burke wants her shot at helping govern the city.

Community Transit to modify services March 19 toadjust to driver deficit

Community Transit is pulling back some services March 19 to prevent last-minute cancellations.

Renewed restrictions on in-person gatherings, restaurants, bars

Gov. Jay Inslee announced restrictions Sunday, Nov. 15 that prohibit indoor social gatherings under practically all circumstances

Update after press time:

Everett council declines grant that would pay for up to 16 police officers

Everett’s senior center members fear closure will last for years

How the city closed the Carl Gipson Senior Center indefinitely with no reopening date

Boeing’s final 747 marks end of a grand era

On a crisp, cool night, 747 No. 1,547 rolled out of the factory