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Top two leaders resign from Snohomish Health District

The Snohomish Health District’s chief administrator and its official health officer resigned last week.

Everett council makes sudden timeout on homeless housing in neighborhoods

The City Council voted to create an emergency moratorium on developing low-barrier supportive housing in single-family neighborhoods.

A passion for preserving Snohomish County drives him

Many people would describe him as a person of integrity, someone who puts his heart and soul into everything he does.

Riding to thrive

At these classes, confidence develops on top of a quarterhorse.

Snohomish Lions Club, now 90 years old, keeps service at heart

Before joining the Snohomish Lions Club three years ago, Mike Edwards says he was content hanging around the house.

Port commission authorizes condemning Kimberly-Clark mill site

Calling it a crucial site, and hearing this is a once-in-a-century chance, the three-member port commission unanimously gave executive director Les Reardanz the power to pursue condemning the former Kimberly-Clark mill site to put it under the port’s ownership.

Funding to build Bickford/Weaver traffic light appears promising

The city could score a $733,000 grant to construct a traffic signal, and have other improvements, at Bickford Avenue and Weaver Road.

A nighthawk for Monroe’s streets

Police officer Craig Robertson has written the most DUI and traffic tickets in his department over the last year, which helped him win law enforcement accolades.

“Drug area zones” update reveals Everett hotspots mostly remain the same

The city’s nine current SODAs — stay out of drug areas — will remain unchanged until 2021.

Free Lime scooter helmets being offered, as few wear one

After two weeks into the pilot launch of rentable scooters, two things are evident:

Community court would assist low-level offenders out of homelessness

A special style of court to rebuild the lives of people charged with low-level crimes is being sought by legal professionals within Snohomish County.

Private companies make deal for former Kimberly-Clark site

A fishery company and a maritime company, in a joint venture, announced May 23 they have a purchase deal for the former Kimberly-Clark mill site on Everett’s waterfront.

Goal behind Police Dept. model change is consistency

Police Chief Keith Rogers would like to slow the “revolving door” among patrol officers at the department.

Apartments proposed at North Kelsey site

The next construction project in the North Kelsey area could be a densely packed apartment complex standing three stories tall.

Housing Hope to build site on school land for $1/year lease

The Everett School District is surplussing the Norton Ballfields to let Housing Hope, a nonprofit, build a housing center for homeless families.

Monroe has one City Council race, plus school board contests

There’s one race on the City Council as incumbent Councilman Ed Davis is being challenged by Delma Silva, a city planning commission member.

Challengers file in Snohomish City Council elections

Two new faces will be joining the City Council, but nothing is guaranteed on who. Marc Crawford and public safety commission chair Donna Ray are running for Councilwoman Lynn Schilaty’s open seat.

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.

Monroe’s new tracker K-9 already making catches

He’s a playful pup, until he’s directed to pursue.