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Who’s behind the class year flowers on Snohomish High’s lawn?

SNOHOMISH -- The story of the annual flowers on Snohomish High's lawn.

Snohomish city councilmembers lean toward future fireworks ban

SNOHOMISH — A majority of City Council members voiced that fireworks use should be banned within city limits, giving burn risks and jarring noise among reasons why during a workshop last week. The council anticipates returning to the topic in 2025 after finishing off its budget deliberations and comprehensive plan decisions this fall and winter.

Project at corner of SR 9 – Cathcart Way got OK too quietly, appeal accuses

How county planning staff proceeded with a proposed development at a large vacant corner at Highway 9 and Cathcart Way has prompted an appeal from neighbors crying foul to the County Council.

Come one, come all to the 2023 Easter Parade

The Easter Bunny will lead 50 or more of some favorites at the state’s only known Easter Parade

Fire District 4 board candidates both emphasize service

Fire District 4’s longest-serving commissioner is being challenged for re-election by a resident who’s spent years studying the district.

Snohomish mayor might be given salary increase by council, meeting to discuss is this Thursday, Nov. 10Followup coverage:

The City Council is prepared to make Mayor Linda Redmon's salary $30,000 a year, up from $18,000. Five council members came to this consensus at a workshop last week.

What’s desired of Monroe’s next schools leader?

Whoever is the next leader of Monroe Schools should possess integrity, decisiveness, a collaborative spirit, and kindness

Snohomish wine festival a chance to taste local goods

The Snohomish Wine Festival March 5 lets people sample a diverse range of vino

Broadband internet gaps in county to be identified to increase services

Broadband internet may be plentiful in big cities, but rural areas still are running slower than modern standards

Summer meal programs keep kids fed

It used to be that summertime meant no school lunch for some children.

Everett trying to stay on course with its budget

Mayor Cassie Franklin’s proposed $543.7 million budget avoids service cuts

At least 85 died on the streets last year in Snohomish County

Eighty-five people, if not more, died in Snohomish County without shelter during the past 12 months.

How robotics clubs make mighty tech

The scrappy team buzzed over what they built.

City of Everett intends to ask voters to raise property tax rate to lessen budget shortfalls

The Everett City Council is being asked to place a permanent property tax levy lid lift before voters on August’s ballot to ask residents to bump up property taxes beyond the usual 1% to help the city’s troubled budget.

Assaults on prison staff prompt picket

MONROE — Assaults on prison staff prompted a sign-waving event June 5 outside the Monroe prison. Assaults are up since 2019, even though there's fewer inmates.

Port of Everett may act to take former K-C mill site

The Port of Everett may use eminent domain to acquire the former Kimberly-Clark mill site.

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.

COVID-19 has ignited a new interest in nursing

In the many ways that the novel coronavirus has placed critical focus on public health’s importance, the pandemic has sparked renewed interest in the nursing field.

UPDATED: Mayor reverses on Wood Creek property surplus

Selling the Wood Creek forest near the Valley View neighborhood is off the table for the time being.