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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.

Fungi to fork: Growing gourmet mushrooms from scratch

Black Forest Mushrooms owner, Nathanael Engen, spent his time learning how to build a magical kingdom of gourmet mushrooms. Now he's got a business.

Sky River Bakery's owners, a mainstay on Main Street, look to retire

Customers nearing the Sky River Bakery can hear Andrew Abt before they see him.

Local wedding pros, faced with little to do, lost $1.1mil

This should be Rebecca Grant’s happiest time of the year.

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.

Comments sought on where to place Everett Link rail line

Where should the future Light Link Rail be routed through Everett? What should be demolished to make way for some of the line?

NEWS BITES FOR JULY 24, 2019Westbound U.S. 2 closure Aug. 2-4

All westbound lanes of U.S. 2 from Snohomish to Everett, including the trestle and the ramps to Lake Stevens, will close at 7 p.m. Friday, Aug. 2 for WSDOT’s long-delayed pavement rehabilitation project.

50 years a quiet triumph for Stag Barbershop’s Bob Martin

At Stag Barbershop, Bob Martin leads the orchestra of buzzing razors and lively conversation with faithful customers waiting for their cuts.

SNOHOMISH MIDTOWN DISTRICTCouncil declines tax exemption in 4-3 vote to seek other paths

A 4-3 vote by the City Council last week put an end to talks of offering developers a tax waiver that intended to jointly encourage development and affordable housing in the Midtown District up Avenue D.

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.

Fire District 4 station talks brew over at commission

Fire District 4 reiterated through a statement at the Aug. 19 fire commission meeting that the Maple Avenue station is not closing.

Monroe’s green thumbs give back

On the evening of June 24, 1952, a dozen ladies met for refreshments in a house on Lewis Street and founded the Monroe Garden Club.

Muralist David Hose honored

MONROE — Detailed muralist David Hose is one of the Sky Valley’s most recognized artists. His latest work will be displayed inside the future Monroe City Hall.

Cash for U.S. 2 trestle in state Transportation budget

There are local winners in the overall transportation package approved by the Legislature last week.

At River’s Edge Apartments in Monroe, flood-displaced families wait

Residents displaced from a freak flood in the River’s Edge Apartments are taking it day by day after having their belongings ruined, their food spoiled and their sense of home interrupted.

What can food banks use? Hams and turkeys

It’s T-minus two weeks to T-Day.

COVID-19 coronavirus virus: what you can do

The response to COVID-19 is robust, but the advice remains the same as any flu-season: wash hands, cover coughs and sneezes, stay away from others when ill, and sanitize often-touched surfaces.

Snohomish 9/11 Heroes Run Sept. 18 honors veterans, first responders

In honor of the 20th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks, the annual 9/11 Heroes Run 5k is happening this month at Willis Tucker Park.

How fish checks are part of bigger salmon picture

Fish inspectors will ask about your catch. Why is that, and what do they do with this information?