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Broadband internet gaps in county to be identified to increase services

Broadband internet may be plentiful in big cities, but rural areas still are running slower than modern standards

Newly discovered COVID‑like virus couldinfect humans, resist vaccines

A recently discovered virus in a Russian bat that is similar to SARS-CoV-2

Gov. to end coronavirus emergency status, but some rules stay

By Oct. 31, Washington’s official state of emergency for the coronavirus will conclude

Snohomish brewery owner pleads not guilty

The brewer who’s been accused of molesting a pre-teen girl pleaded not guilty before Snohomish County Superior Court Judge Robert Okrent last week.

News Bites for February 23, 2022

Monroe hospital to add urgent care

Trash service disruptions prompt Snohomish to re-examine contract with Republic Services

Trash and recycling was not collected in the cities of Snohomish or Monroe half of last week

When COVID-era “expanded” food benefits ended, food banks saw new surge in people

Enhanced SNAP benefits were designed to give people extra allotments to help them through the COVID-19 pandemic

Sen. Hawkins talks budget, K-12, 522 cash at town hall

State Sen. Brad Hawkins held a town hall in Monroe Wednesday, Sept. 6 which discussed the state budget, transportation, nursing, K-12 spending, and the Senator’s views on all of the above.

County Council pauses Lord Hill Park equestrian parking lot swap

The county’s parks department must hold its horses on swapping the equestrian parking lot at Lord Hill Regional Park to one with back-in angle parking.

Fibers with friends: Knitters gather each weekto share their latest and teach the techniquesSnohomish knitters and fiber artists meet Thursday mornings at Proper Joe Coffeehouse each week and the

A love of yarn and fiber brings people together. In Snohomish County, there is a bustling community of fiber artists, from hand-knitting to weaving to crocheting to rug hooking.

Fibers with friends: Knitters gather each week to share their latest and teach the techniquesSnohomish knitters and fiber artists meet Thursday mornings at Proper Joe Coffeehouse each week and the

A love of yarn and fiber brings people together. In Snohomish County, there is a bustling community of fiber artists, from hand-knitting to weaving to crocheting to rug hooking.

City of Everett intends to ask voters to raise property tax rate to lessen budget shortfalls

The Everett City Council is being asked to place a permanent property tax levy lid lift before voters on August’s ballot to ask residents to bump up property taxes beyond the usual 1% to help the city’s troubled budget.

Fibers with friends: Knitters gather each weekto share their latest and teach the techniquesSnohomish knitters and fiber artists meet Thursday mornings at Proper Joe Coffeehouse each week and the

A love of yarn and fiber brings people together. In Snohomish County, there is a bustling community of fiber artists, from hand-knitting to weaving to crocheting to rug hooking.

Suggestions made on Everett supportive housing rules relating to moratorium

Next meeting is Oct. 15 public hearing at the commission

Everett’s antique bookmobile, Pegasus, will finally be seen again

The city has just approved the long-term loan of Pegasus, the state’s first bookmobile, to the Everett Museum of History for it to soon begin its next chapter.

Cascade High’s cheer team wins entry to national competiton

The Bruin cheerleaders are flying high after winning a bid to nationals during a state championship in December.

Echo Lake-Lost Lake community is reinforcing neighborhood bonds

In the far-flung region of Echo Lake and Lost Lake, pockets of neighbors are unifying to become a prepared and resilient group of people.

Monroe's swifts stayed away this year due to predator threat

Predatory merlins have frightened away the Vaux’s swifts from their popular roosting spot in Frank Wagner Elementary’s chimney.

Port of Everett may act to take former K-C mill site

The Port of Everett may use eminent domain to acquire the former Kimberly-Clark mill site.

Prison changes suggested, including early release for some

Court orders protections; coronavirus-spread inside Monroe prison led to inmates holding disturbance