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Animal sanctuary trying to overcome water shortage

With the sound of papery swish, his head plunged into a feast of alfalfa and hay.

Providence strike called off, bargaining ongoing

A tentative agreement has been reached between health care workers and management at Providence and Swedish, after a post-holiday announcement of an “imminent strike” by unions that had banded together statewide.

Consultant: No contamination clean-up required in Snohomish Pine Avenue block

SNOHOMISH — A third consultant concluded there is no contamination which requires site cleanup in the block of Pine Avenue where there are plans for a future fire station and Snohomish city government buildings.

Open letter to the community from Chief Palmer

An open letter to Snohomish.

The forerunners of the Schack Art Center at 50

EVERETT — A local arts group just turned 50. The Schack Art Center, which is now a modern facility in downtown Everett, started in 1974 by a group of artists and advocates in a much different form.

Whitfield, Ryan duel for Monroe school board

It may surprise some voters to hear that school board candidates Chuck Whitfield and Melanie Ryan agree on similar issues.

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.

Snohomish Fire District 4 primary candidates answer questions

Voters are winnowing the field of four candidates for Fire District 4 position 1 to a two-person runoff for November.

LGBTQ+ Pride events countywide in Snohomish County

Pride events in Snohomish County during June

Zion Lutheran Church makes a vast renovation

Twenty-two new pews. Fresh carpet. Bright lights.

In Snohomish County Superior Court judge battle, candidates explain how they approach the role

The only Snohomish County Superior Court Judge seat up for election might be one of this year’s more conspicuous county-level races. The roadside billboards first went up months ago. Sitting judge Whitney Rivera was appointed to the superior court this spring and is seeking election. Trial attorney Mary Anderson is taking her second shot at being elected to the bench after running for a seat last year. Ballots are due Nov. 5. It’s a nonpartisan position.

Monroe Community Court’s latest graduate celebrated for personal turnaround

The Monroe Municipal Court congratulated the latest graduate of the community court

Many who work in Snohomish can’t live here due to cost

Affordable housing has the potential to alleviate problems with housing costs, homelessness and commuting.

COVID survivor publishes paperback of everyday humor

Carol Cross just published one book and finished writing another, which is a noteworthy accomplishment for someone who cannot read.

Kids learning teamwork and camaraderie through hockey

The Seattle Junior Hockey Association (SJHA) is providing opportunities for children to learn how to play hockey

What’s desired of Monroe’s next schools leader?

Whoever is the next leader of Monroe Schools should possess integrity, decisiveness, a collaborative spirit, and kindness

How robotics clubs make mighty tech

The scrappy team buzzed over what they built.

Fire District 4 asks for levy rate reset with levy lid lift

Fire District 4 is seeing growing call volumes, rising operational costs and is planning a new fire station

Residents may see recycling surcharge in bills

In Snohomish and Monroe, recycling pickup in the city will cost more if rate adjustment requests from Republic Services are granted.

VFW of Monroe to open new art gallery

A new art gallery opening downtown on Feb. 3 will feature a collection of pieces representative of Monroe from local artists and military veterans.