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School memorializes 9/11 with thousands of tiny U.S. flags

Some 2,977 American flags, one for each life lost in the 9/11 attacks, covered the grass alongside Union Avenue late last week.

Transit bus fares went up July 1, low-income fares introduced

Reduced fares became available for low-income riders who sign up through DSHS

AFK Tavern, Everett’s haven for geeks, closes

The commanders of AFK Tavern, on 41st Street, are faced with folding their cards.

Monroe arts group has plenty in store for future plans

The town’s group for the arts is still producing events while waiting eagerly for the end of the pandemic.

Council majority declines to sign police reform letter

A City Council majority on Tuesday, Oct. 5 informally rejected a request from Mayor John Kartak to send a letter on behalf of Snohomish

Monroe gun shop on Lewis burglarized

The Monroe Police Department responded to Armageddon Arms for a burglary in which many guns were stolen Sept. 6.

North Everett church looking at day center to aid homeless folks

A Catholic church, a homeless outreach nonprofit and the city

8 SRFR firefighters appeal to federal appeals court in religious discrimination suit

MONROE — A group of eight firefighters who refused the COVID vaccine on religious beliefs and sued Snohomish Regional Fire and Rescue (SRFR) for back pay while they were placed on unpaid leave had their lawsuit closed down by a U.S. District Court judge two months ago, and are now appealing to the U.S. Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals.

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.

Franklin releases 2021 budget, public hearings in October

Mayor Cassie Frankin’s $411 million budget doesn’t reverse most of the city’s coronavirus-driven cutbacks during 2020

Who has filed for election in the local area

It's Kartak, Redmon, King, Franklin, Oss, Wittock and more

Everett homeless resource center Hope 'N Wellness stung by regulations

EVERETT -- A resource center near Pacific and Rucker that primarily serves homeless individuals has been told by the city to halt services here by Oct. 21 or risk civil penalties because the zoning code for most of downtown doesn’t allow social services on the first floor.

Snohomish mayoral candidates answer questions

The final countdown is on for who will be mayor of Snohomish come spring. Incumbent Mayor John Kartak faces City Council President Linda Redmon for the job of leading the city for the next four years.

Lake Stevens man admits to Machias shooting when asked in traffic stop

The man who raised his gun and shot a man in the chest while driving on a Machias roadway cried when told his action killed someone, the police report says.

NEWS BITES for Jan. 27, 2021

Rep. Berg visits Snohomish council

In a way, he's how Hewitt Avenue got its groove

One could say building rehabilitator Pete Sikov is a secret part of Hewitt Avenue's revival.

NEWS BITES for June 15, 2022

Some dumps closed Sunday, June 19

Rural landowners may be able to build second houses on their properties soon

Rural landowners will soon be able to build a second, smaller house anywhere on their property by a vote of the County Council last week.

Monroe Schools sets interim superintendent contract

The school board last week solidified a contract with interim superintendent Kim Whitworth through June 30.

City projects find funding from state Legislature

The state budget is dishing out $3 billion in bonds across the state, giving many local projects a piece of the pie.