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Everett Council may decide on Y park name this week

A decision over what to name the public park adjacent to the new Everett Y on Colby Avenue is expected Jan. 29 by the City Council, but it could be a tough call.

Unrestrained generosity to thrift shops creating a behind-the-scenes difficulty

SNOHOMISH -- Many of the donated items will make it to the sales floor of Fabulously Frugal. A surprising amount won’t. People drop off so much garbage, its manager said, that the store spends about $800 a week for extra pickups. Shelling out almost $42,000 annually for garbage removal takes a significant bite of the nonprofit’s income, in turn reducing what it can give to senior center services.

Everett may use tougher tools to reshape downtown

Should the city be granted the use of eminent domain to foster economic development?

Tennis event at Everett arena to feature Serena Williams

When the United States takes on Latvia’s team in the Fed Tennis Cup at Angel of the Winds Arena Feb. 7 and 8, all eyes may be on Serena Williams when she takes the court.

Everett Fire's ambulance prices go up

Getting a ride in an Everett Fire ambulance will now cost more.

Farm store Coastal to fill longtime Monroe vacancy

It appears that the long-vacant former Albertsons storefront at 19881 U.S. 2 will have a new tenant.

NEWS BITES for Jan. 22, 2020

Murder suspect still in California jail

Cities lay out their priority lists for this year

Housing and economic development rank high on the 2020 priority lists for Snohomish, Monroe and Everett.

Carnegie work begins soon, starting with annex demolition

The Carnegie annex could begin coming down as soon as next week. City administrator Steve Schuller released a preliminary timeline developed from discussing with the city’s hired contractor.

Snohomish County's cold weather shelters serve public

As temperatures dropped throughout the county, cold weather shelters were preparing to help.

Nonprofit bike shop Sharing Wheels has plenty to give

If you’re looking for a new bike for your kid then Sharing Wheels is the place to go.

Providence strike called off, bargaining ongoing

A tentative agreement has been reached between health care workers and management at Providence and Swedish, after a post-holiday announcement of an “imminent strike” by unions that had banded together statewide.

New business area district formed around Everett Station

The city is looking to improve the territory around the Everett Station District by creating what’s known as a business improvement area (BIA) — a localized property tax to invest in enhancements.

Students gain drawing skills in afterschool program

A student saunters in the door to a portable classroom at Seattle Hill Elementary and lets his backpack tumble, then his coat follows, landing in a lump on the floor.

At home with local history

Students draw historic Snohomish homes

Connecting students to the town’s history was the goal of a recent project at Emerson Elementary.

Strike plans delayed for Providence health care workers

Health care workers will not strike, yet, and are in marathon negotiations that started late last week and continued through the weekend to develop a contract for Providence and Swedish workers thoughout the county.

Program gives homeless men after-care away from hospital

It’s a place where homeless men can mend from serious medical issues. Providence Regional Medical Center Everett and the Everett Gospel Mission men’s shelter have recently partnered to launch a 12-bed

Monroe Schools chief leaving in June

School superintendent Fredrika Smith announced in late December that she would be moving on to a new role July 1.

Cause behind Seattle-Snohomish Mill fire down to two possibilities

Fire investigators who are still deciphering how a fire began at the former Seattle-Snohomish Mill site have ruled out all but two possibilities.