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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.

Community Transit to revamp its bus routes in 2024 to link to light rail

When an urban rail system reaches Lynnwood as soon as summer 2024, it could be a game-changer for the county.

The former Roosevelt Store to be marijuana retail shop

A marijuana shop is cleared to open soon in the former Roosevelt Store near Roosevelt and Trombley roads.

New Monroe Schools superintendent may be selected this week

The school board expects to hire the district’s next superintendent this week, and the public can assist with the decision.

Think your kid gets migraines? This doc can say

More children may be susceptible to migraines than once thought.

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.

Turnover within Snohomish City Hall for city administrator

Mayor Linda Redmon is replacing the city’s top manager

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.

Martinez’ victim seeks to reopen case against state

Attorneys for the now-adult woman abused by former Monroe police officer Carlos Martinez have petitioned for her trial to be re-opened

Council halts East Monroe pursuit

A swath of acreage called East Monroe that the city intended to preserve is no longer being pursued, based on a City Council decision.

Monroe’s budget not as dire as earlier predicted

The city’s larger-than-predicted starting point* for the 2020 budget will contribute toward weathering this year’s economic shortfall caused by the pandemic.

Monroe Schools poised to set all-day phone ban

MONROE — The school board appears ready to adopt restrictions on cell phones and other electronic devices such as headphones during all times of the school day for all students starting this fall.

Snohomish’s fire chief retiring late next month

Ron Simmons is planning to call it a day soon.

Community Land Trust, a cheaper route to homeownership, may arrive in Everett

A different approach to homeownership wants to rise in Everett.

Snohomish saw no riot Sunday; area Antifa group says it did not post message that drew people to First Street

First Street did not see a large-scale protest like what happened in Seattle and Bellevue

Catalytic converter thefts are spiking again

The quick-hit job of stealing catalytic converters off cars has resurfaced across Snohomish County, and police want people to protect their pocketbooks.

Snohomish County loosens rules for add-on living spaces

Wanting to diversify housing stock, the County Council has loosened the rules to let rural homeowners add more places to live on their property.

Snohomish Police to discuss contract, crime trends at town hall March 9

By the numbers, thefts ticked upward overall during topsy-turvy 2020.

Renewing roads benefit district tax is on Snohomish ballots

Voters are being asked whether to continue the city’s 0.2 percent sales tax for roads under what’s called a Transportation Benefit District.

Calls made to Monroe Schools to act on racism

Incidents with racism during November led parents to renew calls to the school district to act.