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Update: State drug possession law developing, latest version removes"personal use" provision which Monroe leaders didn't want

The state Senate on Thursday passed a bill 28-20 to reinstate criminal penalties for possession of drugs.

There’s still time to make a run for Everett council

With less than six weeks before the official filing week

News Bites for April 14, 2021

Midtown to be Council topic April 20

Bumps at U.S. 2 bridge to be smoothed over soon

The notable bumps at a joint on U.S. 2’s Pilchuck River Bridge

Vaccine eligibility expands to all over age 16 soon

Gov. Jay Inslee announced this afternoon that on April 15, COVID-19 vaccines will be made available to every Washingtonian over age 16.

Time for kindergarten registration

Kindergarten registration has bloomed this spring across the area.

Snohomish planning department goes paperless

City planners are beaming that the city has just gone paperless for all planning and permitting files.

Input sought on Everett Transit’s future

The city’s bus system wants your input on how well it runs and what path it should take

Nancy Keith selected as new chamber leader

Nancy Keith will be the next administrator of the Snohomish Chamber of Commerce

Wider group to be vaccine-eligible come March 31

More than 2 million more people will become eligible for a COVID-19 vaccine at the end of the month

Openings on Public Safety Commission, Youth Council

There are four open slots on the volunteer Public Safety Commission that the city seeks to fill.

Walsh Hills development taken to court

A land-use petition seeking a judge’s review could wedge a stop to the city-approved Walsh Hills housing development in an enclave of northeast Snohomish.

Catalytic converter thefts are spiking again

The quick-hit job of stealing catalytic converters off cars has resurfaced across Snohomish County, and police want people to protect their pocketbooks.

Free pre-K classrooms for low-income kids short on supply

There’s no room for hundreds of low-income young children who could gain pivotal primer skills through preschool.

Jail fees are rising, but cities catch a small break

Snohomish police, jail contracts to be discussed April 6

COVID-19 vaccine updates and opportunities for this week

Snohomish County anticipates a supply of 21,000 vaccine doses for county residents this week.

Public meeting about Baker Heights is March 23

The Everett Housing Authority will provide updates on the Baker Heights project at a meeting Tuesday, March 23 starting at 6 p.m. online.

Snohomish Kiwanis fundraising for new park

A service group wants to fill what it sees as a gap in city parks: A place for teens and tweens.

Homeless tent ban attached to Pallet Shelter plan

Everett “no sit­–no lie” proposal to ban camping on sidewalks along Smith Street under fire