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City to collect sales tax for affordable housing

The city will bump up its sales tax rate as part of a goal to foster more affordable housing in town.

Commission recommends stop to supportive housing sites in low-density neighborhoods

The Everett Planning Commission voted in favor of recommending that the City Council eliminate the permitting of supportive housing buildings, for homeless populations, in residential neighborhoods zoned R-1, thereby keeping them for single-family use only.

Downtown Monroe coffee shop SharinaBean's finds itself uprooted

MONROE — SharinaBean’s on Main is hunting for a new spot. The coffeehouse at 103 W. Main St. announced it will be closing Saturday, April 19 as its lease isn’t being renewed. It has been here 8½ years. The building was purchased. McCrain said she sensed from conversations early on that her shop wasn’t part of the plan for the building’s future.

Students forging career skills through Sno-Isle Tech Center

At one of the county’s most unique learning sites, the Sno-Isle Tech Skills Center, the Everett School Board was treated to a tour that engaged all five senses.

Local farms opening steadily for guests

Snohomish is a farm town, down to the roots.

Boeing’s final 747 marks end of a grand era

On a crisp, cool night, 747 No. 1,547 rolled out of the factory

Contamination uproots dozens at Everett’s low-barrier apartments

Meth and fentanyl contamination prompted a red-tag on most units of the low-barrier Clare’s Place apartment complex, forcing the relocation of once-homeless tenants into a temporary village that was quickly erected late last week.

Come one, come all to the 2019 Snohomish Easter Parade

It’s almost time to hop over to the parade.

End of the line for annual Taste of Music summer festival

Music and chocolate lovers will have to get their fix elsewhere: there will be no August Taste of Music or spring Chocolate Walk this year.

Snohomish chiropractor accused of sex crimes

The Snohomish chiropractor accused of inappropriately touching clients faces eight criminal counts of taking indecent liberties with patients.

All-weather fields open at Lake Tye Park

The city’s new lighted, all-weather playing fields at Lake Tye Park are ready for play.

Search for suspect in north Everett murder grows as time passes

Police are spreading photos of murder suspect Shawntea Hamilton far and wide in a growing search for her.

Monroe intends to use debt financing for recent $1.6M downtown land purchase

A rough outline of the combined properties the city bought for a future public space are marked in black.

Everett petting zoo will run again this year for summertime fun

Little children this summer will again get to mingle with the goats, chickens, rabbits and all the other friends they encounter at the Forest Park Animal Farm petting zoo.

Snohomish United girls soccer team earns chance at glory in U.S. Youth Soccer nationals

The Snohomish United girls soccer team is going to Nationals.

Three-way primary for Karen Guzak’s council seat

Three candidates are vying for the seat held by Councilwoman Karen Guzak, a former mayor and active business owner who is ready to pass the torch after 12 years on council.

Blackman Lake facing difficulties for healthy longevity

Blackman Lake is still struggling. Water clarity is getting murkier. Phosphorous, which robs water of oxygen, is increasing. Some described that Blackman Lake is undergoing a slow, natural process of dying. A 2021 look at the situation.

Blackman Lake restoration plan uses plants to help lake health

A few native plants could go a long way to helping rehabilitate Blackman Lake.

Charity benefits local families weekly with food and also gifts home furnishings

The local charity Provide Hope stays true to its name, providing food and home goods for anyone in need.