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NEWS BITES for Dec. 8, 2021

Mayor Kartak goodbye coffee meet

Carl Gipson Center reopening keeps seniors at forefront

When it reopens Jan. 3, the city’s senior center on Lombard Avenue will retain all of the old favorites: The pingpong tables, the coffee bar, the daily lunches.

County pursuing its own sales tax for affordable housing

Snohomish County’s government leaders are proposing to collect a special countywide 0.1% sales tax for affordable housing

Everett to further study merging Everett Transit with Community Transit

Everett City Council and Community Transit’s Board of Directors last week voted to conduct a joint study to explore in greater detail what a potential transit system consolidation would entail.

Christmas House wants every child to get a gift

The all-volunteer group Christmas House believes in the benevolent idea that every child should get a toy for the holidays.

St. John’s Episcopal Church keeps renovating

For more than a century, the steeple of St. John's Episcopal Church at 913 Second St. has been a city landmark.

Calls made to Monroe Schools to act on racism

Incidents with racism during November led parents to renew calls to the school district to act.

County seeks hotel in Everett to make into homeless shelter

Somewhere within Everett, Snohomish County is looking to obtain a hotel to repurpose for sheltering homeless individuals

Everett flag football team heading to Nationals

One local youth flag football team is receiving the opportunity of a lifetime this upcoming February, where they will compete in the NFL Flag National Tournament the weekend of the Pro Bowl.

Eligible for Medicare? The Clock is Ticking to Choose Your 2022 Coverage

Making a list and checking it twice isn’t just for the holidays this year

Come for Wintertide celebration starting Nov. 27 in EverettPublic ice rink at Port of Everett

Visitors and residents are invited to Everett’s annual Wintertide

NEWS BITES for November 24, 2021

Kiwanis raise $100,000 for teen park

County budget includes 2.5% property tax jump

Snohomish County’s $1.2 billion budget for next year includes money to equip all sheriff’s deputies with body cameras,

NEWS BITES for November 17, 2021

2022 Kla Ha Ya Days festival plans

Cold weather shelters open for the changing season

Cold weather shelters have begun to open their doors as temperatures in the region dip below freezing.

Charity drive comforts domestic violence survivors with new pajamas

Listening to Janet Bacon describe her annual one-person charity drive, it’s easy to see why she named it Joyful Jammies.

Everett teacher named Art Educator of the Year uses freeform style

For North Middle School art teacher Cynthia Gaub, being recognized for your hard work in your career is something she has always strived for.

Alert: Last opportunity to testify on County Council Districts at Snohomish County Districting Committee Meeting on Wednesday, Nov. 10

The Snohomish County Districting Committee will hold a final special public hearing on Wednesday, Nov. 10

Bill Mester, community-minded leader ofSnohomish Schools, dies

Thoughtful and compassionate. Inquisitive and introspective.