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Monroe city budget coming up for discussion

Mayor Geoffrey Thomas's proposed $198 million 2023-2024 two-year budget adds staff and continues progress on plans framed by the city's six-prong "Imagine Monroe" vision that focuses on people.

Appeal against Cathcart multi-townhome development continued to Oct. 12 as arguments heard at County Council

The land-use appeal crying foul to how officials approved 286 townhomes at state Route 9 and Cathcart Way, which is being heard by the County Council, may see a decision this week.

Mayors’ new collaboration against crime to push state leaders

A bipartisan coalition of city mayors seeking to re-harden some of the state’s police reform laws to help control crime launched last week.

Monroe’s drug-sniffing police dog can finally take it easy

MONROE -- K-9 Sam couldn’t contain himself. The yellow labrador wagged his tail and barked plenty during his retirement acknowledgment. He’s been the department’s narcotics K-9 for five years, paired with Officer Devin Tucker.

Everett Mall's transformation would cut it up

It might not be readily apparent, but redevelopment of the Everett Mall is underway.

Adjustments made before Cathcart Crossing land-use appeal is heard Oct. 5

New movement in the appeal of a proposed townhouse development at Cathcart Way and Highway 9 has put a lot back on the table

City, county to look for sites for new stadium in Everett

Webbly needs better stomping grounds.

Newly discovered COVID‑like virus couldinfect humans, resist vaccines

A recently discovered virus in a Russian bat that is similar to SARS-CoV-2

Monroe woodlands brush fire was likely accidental

A rush of firefighters tackled a three-alarm brush fire in the hills behind Walmart

SNOHOMISH MIDTOWN DISTRICTCouncil declines tax exemption in 4-3 vote to seek other paths

A 4-3 vote by the City Council last week put an end to talks of offering developers a tax waiver that intended to jointly encourage development and affordable housing in the Midtown District up Avenue D.

Gov. to end coronavirus emergency status, but some rules stay

By Oct. 31, Washington’s official state of emergency for the coronavirus will conclude

Snohomish High's homecoming dance changing to be informal

Yes, there will be homecoming activities at Snohomish High this year.

Proposed statewide change to ban new gas cars from sale in 2035 taking comments

A formal proposal would ban the sale of new gas-powered and gas-electric hybrid vehicles by 2035 statewide.

How to help Bolt Creek Fire victims today

In specific ways, people can help the many residents evacuated by the wildfire in forest land near Skykomish

Snohomish tax exemption for developers goes to City Council vote Tuesday, Sept. 20

The City Council’s decision nears for whether to introduce a temporary property tax waiver for developers to build multimillion-dollar affordable housing buildings in the Midtown Distric

Snohomish brewery owner pleads not guilty

The brewer who’s been accused of molesting a pre-teen girl pleaded not guilty before Snohomish County Superior Court Judge Robert Okrent last week.

Blackman Lake receiving more focus

The city is investing in Blackman Lake.

School memorializes 9/11 with thousands of tiny U.S. flags

Some 2,977 American flags, one for each life lost in the 9/11 attacks, covered the grass alongside Union Avenue late last week.

Project at corner of SR 9 – Cathcart Way got OK too quietly, appeal accuses

How county planning staff proceeded with a proposed development at a large vacant corner at Highway 9 and Cathcart Way has prompted an appeal from neighbors crying foul to the County Council.