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Area grocery stores to be sold if merger of Albertsons, Kroger succeeds

As Albertsons/Safeway works to merge with Kroger (Fred Meyer), the two will sell off 124 of their stores in Washington state (19 in the county), plus 456 in other states. Affected stores include two in Snohomish, one in Monroe and two in Everett in a list released July 9 (local-area store list below).

City, AquaSox plan toward multi-use stadium as MLB deadline slides

The Sox want to stay, and will be using Funko Field to at least 2026

This fall will be crucial for the Everett AquaSox minor league baseball team as the city and Everett AquaSox are planning toward multi-use stadium.

Annual drug contamination testing at yet-to-open county homeless housing approved in split County Council vote

The County Council voted 3-2 for annual meth contamination testing at yet-to-open county homeless housing

Rally for SHS Panther sign raises funds quick

SNOHOMISH — A community-led fundraiser will give Snohomish High's wooden sign on its front lawn some well-needed TLC.

Snohomish Buzz Inn will close when lease is up, new restaurant planned for space

SNOHOMISH — The Buzz Inn restaurant at Harvey Field was to bow out. Since then, things have firmed up for another year.

Clark Park gazebo demolition debated by city’s Historical Commission

Parks officials are clear the 113-year-old Clark Park gazebo will be demolished.

Few cities allow fireworks for New Year’s Eve

If you’re thinking of ringing in the New Year with fireworks, few cities allow them today.

Split Everett council permits mayor to add homeless buffer zones

The mayor can now set more zones in Everett which outlaw laying or sleeping on the sidewalk.

Trees around Avenue A gazebo felled

The trees around the Avenue A gazebo needed to come down after all.

Everett's public works campus

The city’s game plan to eventually move its Public Works department to new digs is crystallizing.

New Snohomish Police Chief announced, Rogers out

On Monday afternoon, the city and the sheriff's office announced Captain Robert Palmer as the city's new interim police chief for approximately 90 days, effective Monday

Snohomish to add more staff to focus on public needs

Mayor Linda Redmon is shoring up a community services division as one of a series of expansions within City Hall to respond to public needs.

Snohomish County moves to Phase 2 COVID-19 status

The word of approval came down at 10 a.m. Friday of Snohomish County's request to advance to Phase 2, effective immediately.

Blackman Lake facing difficulties for healthy longevity

Blackman Lake is still struggling. Water clarity is getting murkier. Phosphorous, which robs water of oxygen, is increasing. Some described that Blackman Lake is undergoing a slow, natural process of dying. A 2021 look at the situation.

Snohomish Buzz Inn to stay, restaurant at airport gets 12-month lease extension

SNOHOMISH -- The Buzz Inn will be staying a year longer, the restaurant was happy to announce.

Still game for adventure, owners of British pub on First Street look to retire

The tale of Piccadilly Circus Pub is part determination, part popular watering hole and certainly part love story.

Carnegie work beginning to reveal original features

Progress continues on the Carnegie Building’s restoration, as crews lately are moving the earth and preparing to install a new front stairway.

Monroe mayor's speech includes call for help on SR522

Mayor Geoffrey Thomas gave appreciation to recent improvements in the city

Snohomish County asking for Phase 2 COVID-19 status

County officials have petitioned the state to let Snohomish County move to Phase 2 of the governor’s Safe Start plan.

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