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New large apartment building proposed in downtown Everett

A proposed 227-apartment complex with ground-floor commercial space

Waits Motel condemnation given formal OK

A 5-1 City Council vote last week to formally condemn the Waits Motel now leaves the site with few ways to avoid being repurposed.

Snohohomish County election results for 2023

A new sheriff takes the reins in January.

Everett Council may decide on Y park name this week

A decision over what to name the public park adjacent to the new Everett Y on Colby Avenue is expected Jan. 29 by the City Council, but it could be a tough call.

Waits Motel demolition underway

EVERETT — Waits Motel demolition underway

Mill Creek exploring switch of fire agencies

Mill Creek is looking at changing fire service providers after shopping around.

Everett gives option to set mandatory minimum sentences onrepeat criminals

A split City Council voted 4-2 last week to allow prosecutors to elect to add a 30-day mandatory minimum jail sentence on repeat offenders for specific crimes such as theft, assault or vehicle prowling.

Crafters and 3D printers producing masks to help with supply

Everyday craftspeople are jumping in to sew face masks for whoever can use them to help fight medical supply shortages.

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.

Everett Film Festival Feb. 15 and 16 offers lesser seen, acclaimed flicks

People can discover new films and gain new perspectives at the upcoming 22nd annual Everett Film Festival.

Administrative judges decline Stag barber’s appeals

Two administrative hearing judges have turned down appeals from rebel barber Bob Martin of Snohomish’s Stag Barber and Styling, putting him back to square one.

Sen. Hawkins talks budget, K-12, 522 cash at town hall

State Sen. Brad Hawkins held a town hall in Monroe Wednesday, Sept. 6 which discussed the state budget, transportation, nursing, K-12 spending, and the Senator’s views on all of the above.

Residents may see recycling surcharge in bills

In Snohomish and Monroe, recycling pickup in the city will cost more if rate adjustment requests from Republic Services are granted.

Mayor Kartak wants speeds cut on streets

Speed limits could drop to 20 mph for all residential streets in the city’s core, Mayor John Kartak announced online last week.

Bickford Avenue bridge closed all this week for repave

A full repave of the bumpy Bickford Avenue bridge over state Route 9 requires closing the bridge. A detour will be set up.

Imagine Children’s Museum plans a growth spurt to double its size

The Imagine Children’s Museum’s just scored a big gift toward its plan to double its footprint early this decade.

City of Everett offering grants for businesses hurt by COVID-19

The deadline is Monday, May 11 to apply for a city grant. Above, Mayor Cassie Franklin addresses the public at her October 2019 budget address.

Lower speed limit on north Pine Avenue might be test trial for reducing limits in Snohomish

Slowing cars on north Pine Avenue might be hard to do, but it’s exactly what frustrated neighbors hope to see.

Some local parks and practically all golf courses have reopened in Washington state

Cities and the county this week are starting to open some parks simultaneously with the governor’s opening of state parks, and golf courses are making preparations as state coronavirus-restrictions against golfing and fishing were lifted May 5.