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What we are getting with Trump policies will cost us more

PRESIDENT TRUMP’S POLICIES

A letter in the Jan. 29 Tribune that says President Donald Trump campaigned on promises to lower costs for everyday Americans, yet his policies will absolutely drive expenses higher.

Snohomish parks board tours future Homestead Park site

SNOHOMISH — Members of the city’s park board hiked the future Homestead Park space last week to get a sense of the site. It will continue its conversation at a meeting Jan. 22 that starts at 6 p.m. in the Carnegie Building.

Property owners can get windstorm loans

People who sustained windstorm damage not covered by insurance will be able to meet in-person in Monroe with representatives of the U.S. Small Business Administration Office of Disaster Recovery and Resilience to explore applying for low-interest loans.

Snohomish Panther sign being refurbished

SNOHOMISH — The longstanding Panther sign in front of Snohomish High School is getting refurbished by a student-led class in the Sno-Isle Tech Skills Center.

Quarter midget racing organization fears losing track in contract bid cycle

MONROE — The nonprofit that runs youth quarter midget racing at the Evergreen State Fair Park fears it will get shut out of running on its longtime track.

County Council has mixed views on County Executive’s property tax increase

County Executive Dave Somers’ proposal to raise the county property tax rate by 8%, which would pencil to about a $15 increase to a $600,000 home according to the county finance office, has generated two separate countermeasures from the County Council ratcheting the rate down. Council Vice President Nate Nehring proposes taking no increase, and making multiple budget cuts to offset not having as much revenue come in. Nehring said the public doesn’t have an appetite for more taxes. Council President Jared Mead proposed a middle ground of 4%.

Glacier Peak turns back clock with production of “Radium Girls”

SNOHOMISH — Glacier Peak High School’s theatre students are turning back the clock to bring history to life onstage with their fall production of “Radium Girls” that has shows Nov. 22 and 23.

Mukilteo-Clinton ferry crew responds to people in distress

MUKILTEO — On Aug. 18, the crew from the Suquamish ferry on the Mukilteo-Clinton route rescued a woman stranded in the water near the Boeing Pier. Those involved were recently honored with Life Rings.

Snohomish racer at Evergreen Speedway wins national NASCAR Weekly Series cup

SNOHOMISH — A local race car driver who grew up racing at Monroe’s Evergreen Speedway has taken home a national championship from the NASCAR Advance Auto Parts Weekly Series.

Why to vote no on carbon tax repeal

WA INITIATIVE 2117

A letter opposing WA Initiative 2117.

Mayor Redmon’s Snohomish budget invests in water, sewer lines

SNOHOMISH — Mayor Linda Redmon’s proposed $115.5 million biennial budget includes major replacements of the city’s water and sewer lines, as well as traffic-calming and pedestrian infrastructure.

Pumpkin season thrives in the area

Local farms have opened their gates to embrace the fall season once again. Here's a great selection of what's new and what's happening in the Snohomish region.

Vote no on Initiative 2124 to preserve WA Cares Fund

INITIATIVE 2124

A letter telling people to oppose Initiative 2124 on November ballots.

Snohomish Boys & Girls Club opens brand-new teen center

SNOHOMISH -- The Snohomish Boys & Girls' Club's Teen Center big reveal.

Volunteers sought by Red Cross to aid Hurricane Helene assistance efforts

The American Red Cross Northwest Region is issuing an urgent appeal for volunteers who are willing to travel this fall to support emergency shelters for major national disaster relief efforts.

Keeping Parkinson’s Disease at bay

Keeping Parkinson’s Disease at bay: Snohomish nonprofit helps keep people strong

Boeing workers reject contract, go on strike

Boeing production workers at Washington state’s plants walked off Friday on strike after rejecting a negotiated contract Sept. 12 they say didn’t meet their expectations. On Tuesday, after press time, negotiations restarted. Federal mediators have been assigned to work together with the company and the union.

Everett's levy lid lift failure imperils its fire service

EVERETT FIRE DEPARTMENT

A letter to the editor in the Aug. 28 Tribune discussing the ramifications upon the Everett Fire Department of the levy lid lift Proposition 1's failure.

Snohomish fixed-income senior renters in affordable housing find themselves in a bind

SNOHOMISH -- Fixed-income seniors who thought they had permanent affordable housing aren't sure what to do now with rent increases from an affordable housing organization. Social Security hasn't kept up with need. Details on what the costs are to live today, and how fixed-income seniors are finding themselves struggling.

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