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Riding to thrive

At these classes, confidence develops on top of a quarterhorse.

Two months later, Monroe woman Kenna Harris is still missing

Kenna Harris, 25, has been missing since March 31

Colleges’ expansion plans in North Everett stoke concern

Everett Community College and Washington State University’s separate pursuits to expand their campus footprints intensify

DNA test helps fill in a Snohomish family’s tree

How two people met their fathers

Market is one vision for Monroe School HQ site

The historic Central Grade School building has seen many different generations of Monroe residents pass through its halls during the 104 years of its existence.

Everett Police reviewing its rulebook for officers

Mayor Cassie Franklin and Police Chief Dan Templeman have committed to conducting a new review of the Police Department’s policies

Everett gains a semi-pro soccer team, its season starts in MayEverett Jets FC tryouts are March 28 and 29

A new semipro soccer team will be taking flight this spring when Everett Jets FC play their inaugural season at Everett Memorial Stadium.

Schools adjusting graduation ceremonies on the fly

Local graduation ceremonies for the class of 2020 will be shaped by health guidelines and social distancing amid ongoing efforts to combat the COVID-19 pandemic.

Donors, groups working to backfill mounting student meal debts

The state Legislature passed the Hunger-Free Students’ Bill of Rights Act in 2018 ensuring that all students receive a hot meal at school, whether or not they can pay. The law prohibits districts from serving an alternative offering such as a sack lunch.

Everett council makes sudden timeout on homeless housing in neighborhoods

The City Council voted to create an emergency moratorium on developing low-barrier supportive housing in single-family neighborhoods.

Local restaurants strive to keep their footing during coronavirus shutdowns

Restaurants, like many businesses, have had to suddenly adjust on-the-fly in response to the coronavirus outbreak.

Rough and tumble: County’s wrestling scene a family affair

A profile on the semi-pro wrestlers of the Snohomish County-based promotion Combat Pro Wrestling (CPW).

Being dispatched to disasters inspired Kurt Hilt's preparedness effort

Kurt Hilt has dedicated his life to helping people and communities. His contributions have reached from Lake Stevens all the way up to the federal level.

Aspiring youth meet, and practice with, visiting tennis stars

Local kids got the opportunity to meet and play tennis with professional players and members of the University of Washington team

Views split on homeless housing in Everett's residential neighborhoods

Residents voiced support and opposition to the city council’s emergency moratorium to readdress building housing developments for homeless people in residential neighborhoods.

Monroe may pursue new City Hall

The City Council agreed on Oct. 1 to explore constructing a new municipal building for the city’s campus

Program gives homeless men after-care away from hospital

It’s a place where homeless men can mend from serious medical issues. Providence Regional Medical Center Everett and the Everett Gospel Mission men’s shelter have recently partnered to launch a 12-bed

North Kelsey apartments still game at council

The City Council discussed ongoing concerns with the proposed mixed-use development of the North Kelsey site during their meeting June 18, and they will discuss the property again on June 25 after press time.

Suggestions made on Everett supportive housing rules relating to moratorium

Next meeting is Oct. 15 public hearing at the commission

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