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Better COVID-19 vaccine appointment system is in the works

The state’s online PhaseFinder tool might get a reboot soon to run smoother and maybe also smarter.

First Street tree removals were needed, but replacements won’t be soon

Late November's snowstorm severely damaged many of First Street's substantial mature trees

Four who died in plane crash identified

Stories of the lives of the four men who died in the Snohomish plane crash Friday, Nov. 18 are starting to emerge.

Everett tax rise ballot measure placed by council

EVERETT — Everett's property tax levy ballot measure will be on August ballots. The city asks to increase the cap it can charge for its property tax levy.

Boeing workers reject contract, go on strike

Boeing production workers at Washington state’s plants walked off Friday on strike after rejecting a negotiated contract Sept. 12 they say didn’t meet their expectations. On Tuesday, after press time, negotiations restarted. Federal mediators have been assigned to work together with the company and the union.

Update: State drug possession law developing, latest version removes"personal use" provision which Monroe leaders didn't want

The state Senate on Thursday passed a bill 28-20 to reinstate criminal penalties for possession of drugs.

Everett’s go-to gift shop to close after clocking 30 years

Judy Matheson has curated her shop of perfect pieces of kitchenware, apparel, babywear and decor for 30-plus years.

Finishing state Route 522 more possible as design component now fully funded

The last chunk of dough to design the future, wider state Route 522 is secure.

Company that collects hard-to-recycle items now serving area

If you hang onto batteries, lightbulbs and grocery bags intending to get them recycled

Schools gearing up to hold classes online

Whether by paper or by computer, schools will be restarting classes to continue educating thousands of children at home.

Snohomish dots First Street with outdoor dining spots

Quickly, barricades went up to make temporary dining areas along parts of First Street.

Everett budget plans being developed in long shadow of deficit

The City of Everett has an estimated $16.5 million deficit next year,

Young adults in Snohomish win national award

After George Floyd’s murder, young adults and teens under the name Generation Justice organized daily protests and a large Juneteenth event at Snohomish High School

Roundtable talks address Everett housing affordability

What can be done to improve housing affordability in Everett?

Snohomish High's "The Addams Family" plays up wackiness

SNOHOMISH -- Coverage of Snohomish High's fall 2019 theater production

Meth lab residue harmed next tenant at Housing Hope Snohomish apartment unit

The first symptoms of feeling ill began in September. Then came skin rashes and itching in October. Her first seizure came Nov. 2. Things worsened with more hospital stays and newfound dementia.

Backlash has county pause on mid-Everett homeless shelter

After neighborhood backlash, county leaders retracted on possibly buying the Hope Covenant Church

Monroe PD’s domestic violence advocate provides bilingual one-on-one support

When police hear someone is being hurt, she gets the call to give care. Jamie Ruiz is the domestic violence advocate with the Monroe Police Department.

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.

Everett council adjusts final budget to fund senior center, cut elsewhere

Not everyone will get what they want in the city’s $651 million budget for next year.