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Cities lay out their priority lists for this year

Housing and economic development rank high on the 2020 priority lists for Snohomish, Monroe and Everett.

Snohomish County's cold weather shelters serve public

As temperatures dropped throughout the county, cold weather shelters were preparing to help.

Murder suspect nabbed in California

Jeremy Staeheli confessed to shooting Snohomish man

Homeless Memorial Vigil on Dec. 20 this year

Last year, at least 36 people died on the streets in Snohomish County. This year’s number is not final, but organizers note that one is too many.

Police can use watchful eyes after Snohomish graffiti spree

Police are seeking help in identifying the vandals responsible for a recent graffiti spree.

Meth, heroin and cocaine suspects will face prosecution in 2020

Two grams of meth, heroin or cocaine will lead to more than a night in jail, as soon as the 2-gram rule is lifted, in early 2020.

City tackles squatters with new rules

The issue of “nuisance” calls to law enforcement was addressed in two different cities last week.

Snohomish city water, sewer rates to stay the same through 2022

City residents will not see an increase in water or sewer rates for the coming year.

Updated: City gets settlement for damages related to Larimer Road failureEVERETT —

The city and a blueberry farm are privately settling a conflict over drainage changes at the farm that the city says allowed water to undermine Lowell-Larimer Road a few years ago.

NEWS BITES for November 27, 2019

Monroe sculpture to be unveiled

Animal sanctuary trying to overcome water shortage

With the sound of papery swish, his head plunged into a feast of alfalfa and hay.

Challenger Evan Merritt wins Snohomish Fire board seat

With approximately half the ballots left to count, two of the city’s hotly contested races show clear leads.

Monroe’s budget takes no tax increase

Taxpayers won’t see an increase to property taxes if the mayor’s proposed budget for 2020 is approved.

Brighter days ahead:Expectant couple moving in soon to new HopeWorks site

Christopher Fitch Sands Jr. is not due to arrive until Dec. 23, but when he does his home awaits.

Franklin’s 2020 budget for Everett has to outpace rising costs

Mayor Cassie Franklin’s proposed budget for 2020 continues to work on clamping down the built-in costs in running a city without eroding its core functions.

Homegrown “Wizard of Oz” film to premiere

A twister tore Dorothy from home and landed her in a strange place, seemingly with no way back. She would later find out that what she needed to get home was inside her all along.

Port secures deal to acquire former Kimberly-Clark mill site

Land negotiations for the former Kimberly-Clark mill site on the waterfront will now be exclusively with the Port of Everett, which has stifled a competing bidder by arranging a purchase and sale agreement for the site.

Snohomish County wants to build a large indoor sports facility

A regional indoor sports complex that would double as a community center appears to be in central Snohomish County’s future.

Everett council candidates Vogeli and LaFountaine focus on safety, social rights

City Councilwoman Liz Vogeli has a challenger from businessowner Marian LaFountaine on the ballot.

Snohomish council candidates both concerned about public safety

Two candidates are vying for the City Council seat being vacated by Karen Guzak, a former mayor and active business owner who is ready to pass the torch after 12 years in elected office.