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Snohomish Gazebo's refurb is underway

The Avenue A Gazebo is now getting a full refurbishment.

Herald newsroom staff layoffs on pause for more union bargaining

A follow up on the Herald newsroom staff layoffs

Waits Motel sale to Everett nears finish

The city has a signed purchase-and-sale that completes eminent domain on the Waits Motel, which it had declared fit for condemnation over the summer after the city’s purchase offer on the open market was declined almost a year ago.

Everett museum’s exhibit is about toys, merriment from years ago

EVERETT — The Everett Museum of History's current exhibit is about toys from years ago

Proposed statewide change to ban new gas cars from sale in 2035 taking comments

A formal proposal would ban the sale of new gas-powered and gas-electric hybrid vehicles by 2035 statewide.

Updated: Layoffs cut deep at Everett's Herald and multiple Sound Publishing newspapers

The newsroom at the Herald had a large wave of layoffs and this week union members have been on strike.

Everett Transit has new director as longtime leader retires

Everett Transit has new director as longtime leader retires

Mayor outlines directives for Everett’s future

Mayor Cassie Franklin is directing the Police Department to clamp down on violent crime with a new cops unit

Everett School District levies ask to maintain funding, replace schools

The Everett School District’s two levies ask to continue funding for education and to help it catch up on maintenance.

Nonprofit that helps at-risk youth opening new center soon

A resource for at-risk youth is growing as the nonprofit Cocoon House will soon open the doors to its new center on Colby Avenue.

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.

Developer tax break for Midtown District being considered

From the new Midtown district that runs down Avenue D and beyond, the city is looking to stimulate development.

Village Theatre to stay in Everett through 2025

The Village Theatre will continue presenting professional musical shows at the city’s performing arts center through 2025 under a new deal.

Monroe’s new gateway signs

The new Monroe monument sign at the 522 roundabout finished installation Wednesday

Monroe to look again about new road benefiting Eaglemont, Sinclair Heights neighborhoods

A council committee last week directed city administration to restart the pursuit on a new connection road from the Eaglemont housing developments to the Chain Lake Road roundabout.

Monroe Schools to select new superintendentin coming months, public meeting Nov. 16

A new permanent superintendent will take the reins at Monroe Schools come fall 2023.

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.

Plaque for Supt. Mester placed at Aquatic Center

The new small rock arrangement and plaque honoring former Superintendent Bill Mester at the Snohomish Aquatic Center is something even he may have been too bashful to allow

Everett Schools gears up to build as levies pass

Voters said yes to the Everett School District’s levy requests for preserving its educational budget and for capital improvements that include replacing two entire schools.

Monroe’s budget stable as city is growing

The city’s $106 million proposed budget keeps a steady hand on municipal finances while Monroe continues to grow.