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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.

County Council dismisses appeal claiming impropriety in Cathcart development approval

The County Council last week dismissed a land-use appeal crying foul to how county officials approved 286 townhomes at state Route 9 and Cathcart Way.

NEWS BITES for December 6, 2023

Park Place school fields open for public play

Snohomish brewer sentenced to six months in jail

Brewer Frank Sandoval was sentenced to jail for six months, which started Dec. 13, on one count of communicating with a minor for immoral purposes by Snohomish County Superior Court Judge George Appel Dec. 13.

City tackles squatters with new rules

The issue of “nuisance” calls to law enforcement was addressed in two different cities last week.

Everett's public works campus

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

More activity on First Street Monday night, teen injured in conflict

Monday night saw a huge gathering people standing at Avenue D and Second Street, while armed people again stood guard along First Street.

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.

Homelessness expert tells what approaches work at Everett forum

There are techniques that work for homelessness and others that don’t, a national expert on homelessness told key stakeholders in a chat hosted by Mayor Cassie Franklin last week.

Snohomish may offer more city incentives to encourageaffordable housing

At a Dec. 6 public hearing, the planning commission will consider forwarding a draft municipal code revision aimed at increasing affordable housing.

Norton Playfield housing project for homeless kids denied 4-2 over location

In a 4-2 vote that was clearly tough to make, the City Council last week denied a nonprofit’s rezone request to be able to build a multi-story apartment complex for homeless families in a historic single-family neighborhood.

Everett City Hall hunts for answers after levy lift defeat

EVERETT — City leaders are now asking for public input on what to do to solve a $12.6 million deficit gap for the 2025 budget after a property tax hike floundered at the ballots.

Nancy Keith selected as new chamber leader

Nancy Keith will be the next administrator of the Snohomish Chamber of Commerce

Fundraiser started for Everett woman killed by freak I-5 crash

The public has rallied to support an Everett mom killed in a freak Interstate 5 crash Thursday, Nov. 3.

Shoppers with backpacks should not be assumed as thieves

STORE CUSTOMER STEREOTYPING

Letter to the Editor

Walsh Hills public hearing set for Jan. 12

On Dec. 18, the City released a notice for public hearing regarding the Walsh Hills preliminary plat.

Wider group to be vaccine-eligible come March 31

More than 2 million more people will become eligible for a COVID-19 vaccine at the end of the month

Herald newsroom staff layoffs on pause for more union bargaining

A follow up on the Herald newsroom staff layoffs