MONROE -- Demolition began Oct. 21 on one of the historic Buck Houses on S. Ann Street.
SNOHOMISH — The city happily found there are no leaded pipes in the city’s drinking water system. No private water service pipes from the water main to the property building appeared to have leaded connections either.
The only Snohomish County Superior Court Judge seat up for election might be one of this year’s more conspicuous county-level races. The roadside billboards first went up months ago. Sitting judge Whitney Rivera was appointed to the superior court this spring and is seeking election. Trial attorney Mary Anderson is taking her second shot at being elected to the bench after running for a seat last year. Ballots are due Nov. 5. It’s a nonpartisan position.
A letter opposing Everett Iniative 24-03 about the river.
SNOHOMISH — Mayor Linda Redmon’s proposed $115.5 million biennial budget includes major replacements of the city’s water and sewer lines, as well as traffic-calming and pedestrian infrastructure.
A letter for Mary Anderson for Judge.
EVERETT — Boeing assemblers are anticipated to vote Oct. 23 on whether to accept a renegotiated contract that union leaders agreed to present to employees.
Big money and grassroots efforts have been part of Everett’s three ballot measures include two competing minimum wage increases
A letter in the Oct. 16 Tribune praising U.S. Rep. Suzan DelBene for supporting sustainable aviation fuel.
SNOHOMISH — It’s possible 64 firefighters from three agencies who did scenario training inside the former Steuber’s Distributing Co. offices at Third and Pine were exposed to asbestos. A final task force report couldn’t rule it out.
County’s Prop. 1 asks for 0.2¢ sales tax for safety
Snohomish utility bill increases criticized as burdensome
A letter telling people to oppose Initiative 2124 on November ballots.
EVERETT -- A resource center near Pacific and Rucker that primarily serves homeless individuals has been told by the city to halt services here by Oct. 21 or risk civil penalties because the zoning code for most of downtown doesn’t allow social services on the first floor.
Coach Roger Miller is alleged to have harmed a student.
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 COUNTY — The closure of a large Seattle bottle-making factory interrupted the market, but the county will continue to accept dry and clean glass at county recycling stations, the county confirmed. Curbside recyclers also continue service.
MONROE -- Monroe’s historic Buck Houses slated for demolition soon unless a savior appears.
A letter to the editor about utility bills in the Sept. 25 Tribune.
