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Waits Motel condemnation given formal OK

A 5-1 City Council vote last week to formally condemn the Waits Motel now leaves the site with few ways to avoid being repurposed.

Countywide BIPOC Chamber of Commerce could become a reality

In the making for over a year, a virtual meeting was held on July 27

Rail-to-trail project stuck in court for years

Snohomish County is closer to resolving the legal battle over the Eastside Rail Corridor, but there is still a long way to go.

More no-sit/no-lie zones in Everett

EVERETT -- Everett's mayor has set two new "no-sit/no-lie" zones along Evergreen Way around the south Everett Fred Meyer and in a multi-block area of north Everett around United Church of Christ at Everett and Rockefeller avenues, where a homeless shelter operates.

Snohomish considers strategies for more housing

Six strategies to add a wider housing variety were vetted by the City Council last week, plus a few gave a request to look into one more.

How you can help plan Snohomish's future... today

If you miss a chance to shape the future of this city, don’t blame Brooke Eidem.

Waits Motel condemnation gets OK by council

Neighbors relieved, although motel recently had turnaround

The potential future owners of the Waits Motel were stunned by the city's plan to condemn, acquire and demolish the site

County using its pandemic cash to add 360 new child care slots

County Executive Dave Somers announced Thursday that the county is spreading $7.6 million to six organizations

Book tells Everett’s rich baseball history

Jackie Robinson did not break baseball’s color barrier.

Everett may allow more accessory dwelling units

From one to two. On July 19, the City Council will hold a public hearing and vote to implement HB 1337, which is in favor of changing the number of Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) on a property from one to two.

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

PAWS animal rescue to be in big new Snohomish center

The nonprofit PAWS is expanding its Wildlife Hospital at a new location off of state Route 9 that is six times bigger to better serve wild animals in need

Monroe readying to build its new City Hall

This month, Monroe city employees are moving to temporary offices while the city hall’s administrative wing will soon go through a renovation.

Rally for SHS Panther sign raises funds quick

SNOHOMISH — A community-led fundraiser will give Snohomish High's wooden sign on its front lawn some well-needed TLC.

Ferrets are this Everett shelter’s focus

The Washington Ferret Rescue and Shelter is a nonprofit, no-kill shelter that aims to adopt ferrets to loving homes

Snohomish’s new chief of police meeting the community

Snohomish's incoming police chief, sheriff’s Lt. Mike Martin, is making rounds to introduce himself in Snohomish.

New Snohomish High athletic director announced

After spending more than 20 years teaching and coaching at Stanwood High School, Zach Ward will be leading the sports programs at Snohomish High.

Para-ed sues Everett Schools for medical discrimination

Says mold in Madison Elementary forced her home sick but requests for accommodations were denied

Snohomish Boys & Girls Club assembling funds to create a teen hangout space that slaps

With a flourishing child care program taking up more space at the Snohomish Boys and Girls Club, teens have been squeezed out of a room they use.

Weeklong SR9 closure in Lake Stevens to build roundabout starts June 21

Northbound and southbound State Route 9 in Lake Stevens will close