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Everett utility bills for water, sewer to increase Feb. 1

EVERETT — Starting Feb. 1, utility rates for water, sewer and stormwater will increase.

Homeowners near Monroe hospital disturbed by potential upzone

STRAWBERRY LANE

MONROE — Homeowners living in the Strawberry Lane area just south of the hospital feel blindsided by a plan to upzone their area as part of the city's Comprehensive Plan. A few City Council members asked planners to create alternatives to avoid the rezone.

Monroe school board member’s recent open gov. flap prompts multiple comments both in her defense and to criticize

A packed house took their first opportunity to register opinions to the school board

Snohohomish County election results for 2023

A new sheriff takes the reins in January.

New movement on Pine Ave. fire station-city campus plan, contamination still to be investigated further

Officials with Fire District 4 and the city say they are still on track with a joint public safety campus which will have a future fire station and future city hall and other services in the block along Pine Avenue between Third and Fourth streets later this decade.

Fire District 4 station talks brew over at commission

Fire District 4 reiterated through a statement at the Aug. 19 fire commission meeting that the Maple Avenue station is not closing.

30% of county households don’t earn enough for basic expenses

Approximately one-third of people across Washington state do not earn enough income to provide themselves a basic survival budget for their living expenses

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.

Proposal to take away Clark Park's historic gazebo in hold pattern after Historical Commission stands against removal

EVERETT -- The city's Historical Commission wrote to city officials to not come to them requesting to remove the Clark Park Gazebo and put other things in its place.

Mayor Redmon’s Snohomish budget invests in water, sewer lines

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.

Miracle League gets everyone in the game

Don Purvis’ voice booms across the Rotary Field parking lot.

Jury trial of Snohomish brewer starts

The jury trial began last week of Snohomish brewer Frank Sandoval, who is now accused of molesting two women and attempting to molest another while they were under 18.

Snohomish residents to be asked to see if pipes are of lead

A selection of city residents will soon be receiving postcards asking them to state whether their pipes are made of lead

City of Snohomish’s beloved Finance Director, Debbie Burton, receives a Key to the City

Mayor John T. Kartak presented City of Snohomish finance director Debbie Burton, the Key to the City, in honor of her 14 years of dedicated work during the June 1 city council meeting. Burton recently resigned from the position she has held since 2016.

City Council declines East Monroe 2021 docket request

The City Council last week declined a homebuilder’s request to get a foot in the door for its proposal to build a housing development on the East Monroe site off of U.S. 2.

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

Dispute may see The Everett Clinic exit Regence's provider network

Thousands of residents who have health plans with Regence BlueShield and go to The Everett Clinic

Indoor mask mandate to conclude March 21 for most spaces

The state’s indoor mask mandate will be lifted for most public spaces Monday, March 21

Monroe’s green thumbs give back

On the evening of June 24, 1952, a dozen ladies met for refreshments in a house on Lewis Street and founded the Monroe Garden Club.

Averill Field is site for many Kla Ha Ya Days events

Averill Field, at Third and Pine, will be the site of many of the Kla Ha Ya Days’ Festival’s events this year, although moving wasn’t the volunteer organizers’ first choice.