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Monroe businesses hit in burglary spree

Police investigate 10 break-ins at strip malls

Ten Monroe businesses in strip malls north of State Route 2 were found burglarized early Friday morning. A Monroe Police news release reports calls started coming in from businesses between Old Owen Road and State Route 522 around 4:30 a.m. Sept. 28. All were hit in the same way: someone smashed the windows to gain entry and went looking for cash, either late Thursday night or early Friday morning. Officers discovered several of the burglaries while investigating others, the rel...

Kimberly-Clark site work halts soon after it began

Cleanup of the former Kimberly-Clark mill site has halted while Washingtonians shelter at home to slow the spread of the new coronavirus.

Local restaurants strive to keep their footing during coronavirus shutdowns

Restaurants, like many businesses, have had to suddenly adjust on-the-fly in response to the coronavirus outbreak.

What can coronavirus feel like? Aches, fever and more

Tyler Chism, 33, is willing to share his experience in recovering from COVID-19, the disease caused by the new coronavirus, but he’s got one serious concern.

Food banks adjusting to serve during COVID-19 pandemic, and will need help

Food banks are getting creative and finding new support, as the COVID-19 crisis unfolds and the need for food-service increases.

Virus cases now in most cities

Tracking data provided to the public by the county’s health district shows the tally of COVID-19 cases has surpassed 100 in Everett and two dozen in Snohomish.

Boeing suspending production plant operations for 14 days

On Monday, March 23, The Boeing Co. announced a temporary 14-day suspension of Puget Sound and Moses Lake operations, with operations being slowed down and reduced and the suspension anticipated to be completed by the end of this week, the company said.

Need a doctor? Virtual visits can help lessen virus spread

Health care officials are walking the tightrope to treat COVID-19 while minimizing its spread, and some local health agencies are setting up systems to do both.

COVID-19: New limits, closures to hinder virus spread (March 2020)

The city of Snohomish canceled all nonessential meetings, and Snohomish, Monroe and Everett schools closed in response to state orders to take action to avoid spreading COVID-19.

COVID-19 coronavirus virus: what you can do

The response to COVID-19 is robust, but the advice remains the same as any flu-season: wash hands, cover coughs and sneezes, stay away from others when ill, and sanitize often-touched surfaces.

Everett gains a semi-pro soccer team, its season starts in MayEverett Jets FC tryouts are March 28 and 29

A new semipro soccer team will be taking flight this spring when Everett Jets FC play their inaugural season at Everett Memorial Stadium.

Everett residents may be asked to help city budget with more taxes

City leaders are warning that Everett’s budget is nearing the point of having to cut services if it doesn’t take new steps to fix its cash flow.

Benefit concert aims to help Historic Everett Theatre stay open

Curt Shriner sits at his computer checking voicemails in his office at the Historic Everett Theatre surrounded by pictures of past concerts and playbills.

Everett Schools bond asks to replace elementaries, upgrade high schools

Everett School District officials hope the third time will prove a charm in their attempt to pass a capital bond.

Carnegie being readied for its next chapter

Tuesday, Feb. 18 was demolition day for the squared-off appendage to Snohomish’s oldest public building.

Incidents leave Chain Lake parents wanting answers

Student safety concerns at Chain Lake Elementary prompted an all-parent meeting last week where people aired grievances about classtime disruptions, bullying and other conflicts.

Method to select Avenue D committee members debated

Executive control and privacy issues related to public exposure of task force applicants was the theme

New face at Animal Shelter looks to excite, inspire people

Though you may not be familiar with Lindsay Roe quite yet, you may remember her window-washing friend Bo.

Monroe Schools appoints new superintendent

Preferring to stay the course for how the district is working, the school board last week appointed Justin Blasko to be the next superintendent.

Snohomish school bond failure puts district back to drawing board

The $470 million bond that would have paid to replace six elementary schools, and make improvements to transportation and safety for schools, is failing to gain the supermajority needed to pass.