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Proposal would allow certain development in S. Snohomish UGA and other flood hazard areas

An exception that grants a controlled ability to redevelop properties in flood-fringe areas will be advancing to the County Council.

New Everett Police Chief ascends as capable pick

Police Chief Dan Templeman’s successor, newly sworn-in Police Chief John DeRousse, has also been one of his respected and trusted right-hand men in the department for years.

Phone app that alerts to CPR incidents now in county

The emergent need for CPR waits for no-one during a cardiac arrest.

Council would make mayor’s salary $30,000

The City Council is prepared to make Mayor Linda Redmon's salary $30,000 a year, up from $18,000.

Free rides on Everett city buses for all under age 18 start July 1 changes to ORCA Lift fares

Everett Transit will let youth under 18 ride free effective July 1

Council majority rejects tying drug treatment rule to staying in county-owned shelters

The County Council voted 3-2 along political party lines to oppose an ordinance that would stipulate that illegal drug users would be required to get treatment as a rule to access housing in county-owned shelters for homeless people

Snohomish Highway 9 roundabout build to detour traffic onto Second Street

Five-day closure for work starts Tuesday, Aug. 16

A roundabout at Highway 9 at Avenue D will finally start construction Aug. 16.

Party it up in downtown Snohomish Block Party Aug. 26, 27

The Snohomish Block Party is an annual 2-day festival

Moving Snohomish veterans memorial back to Carnegie still to come

A plan is in the early stages to put the Snohomish Veterans Memorial obelisk monument back to standing on the Carnegie Building’s grounds at First and Cedar.

Blackman Lake under toxic algae watch

Toxic blue-green algae spotted on Blackman Lake Monday, July 25

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.

News bites for Nov. 29, 2023

The city won’t take a 1% property tax increase this year. A 6-1 vote at council decided to take no increase. Councilwoman Karen Guzak gave the dissenting vote.

Transit bus fares went up July 1, low-income fares introduced

Reduced fares became available for low-income riders who sign up through DSHS

Two honored for CPR save in Monroe

One never knows how important they could be when it comes to saving a life.

Monroe school start times being discussed

The Monroe School District is considering changing school starting times.

Company can conduct in-home COVID-19 test for vulnerable adults in Snohomish County

A company called LetsGetChecked is working with in-home health care provider ConcertoHealth to provide its FDA EUA authorized Coronavirus (COVID-19) Sure-Track tests to at-risk individuals who, because of their age, severe medical problems, low income, or disabilities, are eligible for Medicare and/or Medicaid.

AFK Tavern, Everett’s haven for geeks, closes

The commanders of AFK Tavern, on 41st Street, are faced with folding their cards.

Monroe arts group has plenty in store for future plans

The town’s group for the arts is still producing events while waiting eagerly for the end of the pandemic.