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Monroe school board member’s recent open gov. flap prompts multiple comments both in her defense and to criticize

A packed house took their first opportunity to register opinions to the school board

New movement on Pine Ave. fire station-city campus plan, contamination still to be investigated further

Officials with Fire District 4 and the city say they are still on track with a joint public safety campus which will have a future fire station and future city hall and other services in the block along Pine Avenue between Third and Fourth streets later this decade.

Enjoy a peaceful lake and mountain views

HIKE OF THE MONTH: Peek-a-boo Lake (off of Mountain Loop Highway)

Snohomish adjusts ADU rules to add up to two in a backyard per state law

City Council rejects request to charge connection fees to add new detached ADUs

SNOHOMISH — In a bid to address the city’s housing affordability crisis, the council approved a comprehensive overhaul of regulations governing Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs)  at its Sept. 17 meeting.

Snohomish mayoral candidates speak to issues

Two prominent names in city politics and a newcomer who wants to revolutionize the city’s governance model are each aiming to advance from August’s primary election to November’s ballot.

Jury trial of Snohomish brewer starts

The jury trial began last week of Snohomish brewer Frank Sandoval, who is now accused of molesting two women and attempting to molest another while they were under 18.

Regional light rail line to reach Everett later than first envisioned

Sound Transit dealing with funding complications

Wesco lays out plan to hold short seasons

Wesco’s plan for high school sports

Renaming Totem Falls Elementary not needed, tribe says

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

Trees around Avenue A gazebo felled

The trees around the Avenue A gazebo needed to come down after all.

Bill mandating denser housing zoning passes Legislature

A slimmed version of a bill to allow more duplexes or fourplexes in cities across Washington is on its way to becoming law.

Property tax exemptions for seniors and people with disabilities expanded for 2024

Senior citizens and people with disabilities who have not previously qualified for property tax assistance are in for a pleasant surprise in 2024.

Local hospitals get mixed grades

SNOHOMISH COUNTY — Local hospitals got mixed grades in a hospital watchdog nonprofit's semi-annual report card.

Mayor Kartak issues message regarding Sunday's activities

Mayor John Kartak issued the following statement Monday regarding Sunday's activities:

Everett waterfront construction burns down

A 4-alarm fire Thursday, July 16 destroyed the north building of the Waterfront Place Apartments, a 266-unit complex currently under construction

Public hearing coming for Marshall Field rezone

The school district’s proposal to rezone Marshall Field in midtown to allow a future apartment complex is back for further consideration.

City wants part of Avenue D land as way to help bring housing

No-go for city’s Avenue D land plan as first contemplated

NEWS BITES for Feb. 10, 2021

Coffee with Mayor Kartak

Snohomish PD’s plans for license plate cameras for crime prevention

SNOHOMISH — City administration last week reaffirmed plans to add Flock-brand license plate reading cameras, which can aid in crime prevention when a car is being sought.