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News Bites for December 28, 2022

The big construction site at Fryelands Boulevard and U.S. 2 will be a warehouse, but its tenant hasn’t been identified yet.

Attrition from school bus drivers retiring creates gap to fill at some districts

The Snohomish School District is doing as best it can with an ongoing driver shortage of about 15 driver vacancies.

How one fell in love with Snohomish and the United StatesSwapnil Shevate moved to Snohomish and is now raising a family.

Residents of Snohomish are proud of their town; they can balance the feeling of history in downtown, and festivals help continue its small-town feel.

Parents object to boundary changes for Jackson, Cascade, EHS

New high school district lines are being drawn and 300 concerned residents showed up to Gateway Middle School last week upset their student might fall on the “wrong” side.

Homegrown “Wizard of Oz” film to premiere

A twister tore Dorothy from home and landed her in a strange place, seemingly with no way back. She would later find out that what she needed to get home was inside her all along.

Low-income senior housing to replace site of Pacific Stone store on Rucker, which will move

EVERETT -- A senior housing complex will take over a near-block of Rucker Avenue just south of downtown in coming years where the longtime Pacific Stone Company is now. Pacific Stone is relocating in June to a new site within Everett.

What can coronavirus feel like? Aches, fever and more

Tyler Chism, 33, is willing to share his experience in recovering from COVID-19, the disease caused by the new coronavirus, but he’s got one serious concern.

COVID-19 trends prompt concern of fourth infection wave

Rising COVID-19 case counts locally, despite mass vaccinations, has officials quivering that Snohomish County will fall down a phase in the state’s reopening plan if a fourth wave of COVID-19 infection cases escalates.

Omicron variant still poses unknowns

State health officials said Dec. 21 there have been 400 Omicron variant cases logged so far, and the first in Snohomish County appeared last week.

What can you do if you owe months of rent?

For thousands worried about having past-due rent as the state’s eviction ban ends June 30, there is help.

Two historic Monroe houses at risk of demolition again

A plan to relocate two of Monroe’s homestead houses to make way for a new development faltered last fall.

Bird flu infects flock in Snohomish County

Backyard poultry keepers have been on alert of a new wave of avian flu, and are calling on people to lock up their flocks.

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.

Indoor mask rules may be eased soon

As COVID-19 cases drop, the state may set a date to drop its indoor mask mandate.

Everett city minimum wage law being developed for election vote

EVERETT -- Two efforts to increase the minimum wage are afoot.

Monroe’s budget takes no tax increase

Taxpayers won’t see an increase to property taxes if the mayor’s proposed budget for 2020 is approved.

Property tax exemption may be given for next phase of Riverfront Development

On May 1, the City Council will consider allowing a property tax break to the Riverfront Development project if affordable housing is built at the new portion currently under development.

Bickford Avenue repave to delay traffic soon

A Bickford Avenue paving project will begin sometime this month, so expect traffic delays.