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Mixup leaks Democrats' push for property tax cap lift, more

A Democratic state senator’s errant email is shedding light on new taxes that she and her colleagues may pursue in 2025 as well as a strategy to sell them to the public.

At least 64 died on the streets this year in Snohomish County

Sixty-four people, if not more, died in Snohomish County without shelter during the past 12 months.

Transition at Craven Farm preserves traditions.

Craven Farm grew into a household name for the area. Understanding the impact Craven Farm has made in the community has been eye-opening to new owners Brian and Kimi Chadwick.

Renaming Totem Falls Elementary not needed, tribe says

Totem Falls Elementary may not need a rename after consulting with the Tulalip Tribes.

“Tree of Hope” gives joy during tough pandemic

What started as a fun activity for the kids on Easter became a beacon of optimism in the Housing Hope Monroe Family Village.

Carnegie work beginning to reveal original features

Progress continues on the Carnegie Building’s restoration, as crews lately are moving the earth and preparing to install a new front stairway.

Snohomish pharmacy producing hand sanitizer

As a compounding pharmacist, Dawn Ipsen of Kusler’s Pharmacy couldn't let her chemist’s know-how lay idle during the coronavirus outbreak.

Everett Schools asking for $317m bond on August ballot

Voters are being asked whether to approve a $317 million, 20-year school bond to add classrooms and upgrade existing schools.

School admins studying advised 3-foot distance within classroom spaces

School districts are still working out whether to shrink from six feet to three feet

2024 General Election results

Everett wages to increase next year, county public safety measure fails, Monroe Prop. 1 fails

2024 General Election results: Everett wages to increase next year, county public safety measure fails, Monroe Prop. 1 fails

Snohomish’s Homestead Park plan to go ahead

SNOHOMISH — Plans for Homestead Park took a step forward last week when the City Council hired a design consultant to plan out what will be in the city’s 10-acre park at 2000 Ludwig Road.

Shamed Monroe school board member didn’t violate law, open government experts say

School boards and other government boards have limited authority for setting a closed-door session where the public can't attend.

Clearer picture of personal property tax impacts if city’s builder incentive idea is fruitful

If the City Council agrees to put in place a temporary tax waiver on new multimillion-dollar residential buildings in the city’s Midtown District along Avenue D

Public defender case limits per lawyer may reduce if rules change, worrying cities of budget costs to hire more lawyers

Public defenders need to be juggling fewer cases per year, says the state’s bar association. The state court system is considering it. It could frame up a conflict of priorities, though. Indigent defense is taxpayer-paid out of local government budgets, and they’re already strapped.

State may plunge $7.4 million toward futue AquaSox stadium

A $7.4 million state Legislature earmark is being proposed for a much better ballpark in Everett to retain the AquaSox minor league team

Four who died in plane crash identified

Stories of the lives of the four men who died in the Snohomish plane crash Friday, Nov. 18 are starting to emerge.

Everett to pay $500k to settle bikini baristas lawsuit

The City Council authorized a $500,000 payout to settle a long-drawn-out federal lawsuit over the city’s “bikini barista” rulebook

National Night Out on Tuesday a fun way to mingle with cops

They say there’s safety in numbers.

Everett tax rise ballot measure placed by council

EVERETT — Everett's property tax levy ballot measure will be on August ballots. The city asks to increase the cap it can charge for its property tax levy.

Marshall Field open space rezone recommended

The planning commission recommended approving amendments to the Marshall Field rezone at an Oct. 12 public hearing.