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Swifty Creek drainage overflows made lakes

Residents of the Village at Snohomish condominiums along Ford Avenue

NEWS BITES for August 26, 2020

Snohomish Chalet site proposed to be redeveloped into housing

Grand Avenue Park bridge in Everett opens, giving great views

The Grand Avenue Park Bridge passed its final safety inspection Wednesday, Aug.26

Grant will help Everett Police add more officers

The Police Department won a U.S. Department of Justice grant to hire up to 16 police officers, Chief Dan Templeman announced last week, but there are a couple of caveats.

WATVs allowed permanent road use in Snohomish

The owners of wheeled all-terrain vehicles (WATVs), also known as side-by-sides, can rejoice as they can continue to enjoy riding on the streets of Snohomish.

Vast “Rethink Zoning” effort in Everett reduces some public notice requirements

City planners began undertaking a full rewrite of zoning and land use codes last year, and now their “Rethink Zoning” effort is on stage for the big show.

Monroe looks to grow city limits northward

The city has plans to grow northward by potentially annexing about 250 acres in the near future.

Drone technology provides air support

In hopes of being on the cutting edge of technology, the city its now operating an Unmanned Aerial System program.

Snohomish council talks about city goals, outlines future projects

At a City Council budget workshop last week, a draft of the council’s goals was proposed and selected by council members to be finalized at a future meeting.

Monroe’s budget not as dire as earlier predicted

The city’s larger-than-predicted starting point* for the 2020 budget will contribute toward weathering this year’s economic shortfall caused by the pandemic.

Everett looking for partners to take on parks

The city is offering private groups the chance to lease and sponsor almost its entire portfolio of parks properties

“Tree of Hope” gives joy during tough pandemic

What started as a fun activity for the kids on Easter became a beacon of optimism in the Housing Hope Monroe Family Village.

Snohomish dots First Street with outdoor dining spots

Quickly, barricades went up to make temporary dining areas along parts of First Street.

Tentative map for Everett council districts created, comment meetings in September

The map to be used for the shakeup of City Council seats using elections by geographical districts is almost ready for final public comments.

Healing work not finished in response to May 31 events

The incidents that took place on First Street the evening of May 31, and the days following, caused an uproar within the community of Snohomish.

Spiffing up the food bank

All-volunteer group gives Snohomish food bank fresh colors

The Snohomish food bank is getting a new paint job thanks to donations of supplies, time and labor from the community.

Local schools to start fall 100% online

Under the guidance of the Snohomish Health District, Monroe, Everett and Snohomish school districts have announced schools will be 100% remote learning to start the 2020-2021 school year, despite majority survey results.

Snohomish Midtown planning group meets

A far-reaching look at the Avenue D corridor suggests it could accommodate mid-rise apartment buildings and office buildings if redevelopment opportunities are feasible for developers.