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Fire District 7 asking to return levy rate to $1.50

Fire District 7 is returning to the voters to ask for a levy lid lift, after a summertime funding request was defeated at the polls.

Everett City Council candidates Bader, Erikson give answers

High school teacher Joseph Erikson is highlighting his progressive brand in his attempt to knock incumbent Scott Bader off the City Council.

Snohomish's cold weather shelter can use your help

The cold weather shelter is ready to accept clients on Nov. 1, but more volunteers are needed and cash donations are welcome.

Monroe may pursue new City Hall

The City Council agreed on Oct. 1 to explore constructing a new municipal building for the city’s campus

Park bond would upgrade, fix parks citywide

The East County Parks District is asking voters for new funding for the first time in a decade.

Sky River Bakery's owners, a mainstay on Main Street, look to retire

Customers nearing the Sky River Bakery can hear Andrew Abt before they see him.

Snohomish voters to see school bond this February

Voters will decide on a $470 million capital bond in early February that would pay for building six new elementary schools to replace the old ones, update aging buildings and enhance safety in schools, while also reducing use of portable classrooms.

Everett Schools to consider construction bond for 2020

The Everett School District has a school bond in the works for this spring.

Bids being taken for Carnegie building annex demolition

The city is preparing to demolish part of the Carnegie building downtown, fulfilling a plan to restore the site to its original 1910 footprint.

Bickford Avenue repave to delay traffic soon

A Bickford Avenue paving project will begin sometime this month, so expect traffic delays.

Fire – city land deal taken off the table

The real estate contract between the city and Fire District 4 over three properties is canceled.

Food banks bothered by perception in Fred Meyer fundraiser

The messaging in a grocer’s campaign to fight hunger is frustrating the directors of several area food banks.

Tai Chi, for body and mindClasses avert muscle stiffness and other aging effects

It starts with the feet, but circles around the flow.

Monroe Schools plans to lease new HQ site

Plans are in motion to move the Monroe School District headquarters to a leased location along Hospital Road after a unanimous vote of the school board last week.

Discussion on supportive housing in Everett,which is under temporary halt, continues Sept. 17

The city’s Planning Commission last month analyzed the City Council’s moratorium that halts new supportive housing projects in single-family zoned neighborhoods, and may be providing some recommendations back to council later this fall.

Today’s safest football helmet unattainable for some youth

When 125 Everett Junior Wildcats players kicked off the youth football season recently, most wore the safest helmets money can buy. Literally.

Park newly named for Pilchuck Julia blessed with honor

On a day where temperatures hit the mid-80s, Pilchuck Julia newly stood sentry over the event that served as the blessing for the park named for and dedicated to her.

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.

Meet Everett schools superintendent at open houses Wednesday, Thursday

The Everett School District’s new superintendent would like to hear from families at two events this week.

Stories pour at Everett Ideal Option opioid clinic’s big reveal

Stigma surrounding medication-assisted treatment for opioid addiction took a backseat to life restoration for three hours.