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Vote no on all four WA ballot initiatives

WA BALLOT INITIATIVES

A letter imploring to say no to all four ballot initiatives in Washington state.

Why to vote no on carbon tax repeal

WA INITIATIVE 2117

A letter opposing WA Initiative 2117.

Everett 'river rights' initiative an unwieldy idea with consequences

EVERETT ‘RIVER RIGHTS’ INITIATIVE

A letter opposing Everett Iniative 24-03 about the river.

Mayor Redmon’s Snohomish budget invests in water, sewer lines

SNOHOMISH — Mayor Linda Redmon’s proposed $115.5 million biennial budget includes major replacements of the city’s water and sewer lines, as well as traffic-calming and pedestrian infrastructure.

Mary Anderson has true integrity

COUNTY JUDGE’S ELECTION

A letter for Mary Anderson for judge.

Parents sue Monroe Schools over racism

MONROE —A group of five families have jointly sued the Monroe School District for ignoring and failing to prevent frequent racial discrimination and harassment against their children.

Boeing workers decide against new contract, continue strike

EVERETT — Boeing assemblers are anticipated to vote Oct. 23 on whether to accept a renegotiated contract that union leaders agreed to present to employees.

Split Snohomish City Council votes no to property tax increase

SNOHOMISH -- The City Council fractured on taking a 1% property tax increase, and ultimately voted 4-3 to not increase property taxes.

Economic Alliance Snohomish County seeking new CEO

Economic Alliance group seeking new head

Plan builds 80 homeless beds in Everett by ‘26 at Mission to replace downtown church’s shelter

EVERETT — Eighty new beds to give temporary housing to homeless people along Smith Avenue are expected to open by the end of 2026 under a county grant of $4 million given to the city.

Mary Anderson eloquent, powerful

COUNTY JUDGE’S ELECTION

A letter to the editor supporting judicial candidate Mary Anderson.

Behavioral health crisis is our fault

SOCIETAL ISSUES

A letter to the editor saying the behavioral health crisis is society's own fault.

Pumpkin season thrives in the area

Local farms have opened their gates to embrace the fall season once again. Here's a great selection of what's new and what's happening in the Snohomish region.

Asbestos exposure to firefighters at Pine Ave. training, while not ruled out, was not likely

SNOHOMISH ­— It’s possible 64 firefighters from three agencies who did scenario training inside the former Steuber’s Distributing Co. offices at Third and Pine were exposed to asbestos. A final task force report couldn’t rule it out.

County’s Prop. 1 asks for 0.2¢ sales tax for safety

County’s Prop. 1 asks for 0.2¢ sales tax for safety

Many reasons to vote yes on Monroe Prop. 1

CITY OF MONROE PROPOSITION 1

A letter on Monroe Proposition 1 on November ballots.

Concerns fire trainings put pollution, asbestos fiber in air

SNOHOMISH FIRE TRAININGS

A letter about fire trainings.

Vote no on Initiative 2124 to preserve WA Cares Fund

INITIATIVE 2124

A letter telling people to oppose Initiative 2124 on November ballots.