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Everett considers coordinator, contract for homeless outreach
The city could use $870,000 of $20.7 million federal ARPA money to try a 30-month case management program.
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Short-staffed Community Transit to cut 164 spring bus trips
The agency lost 8% of its drivers over a vaccine requirement. Hiring for those spots takes 12 to…
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As Lake Stevens braces for Costco traffic, Highway 9 gets new roundabout
Expect traffic disruptions and weekend closures as crews build the roundabout at Highway 9 and South Lake Stevens…
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Driver shortage cuts bus routes between Snohomish, King counties
Sound Transit cut 18 daily trips on express routes through March 19. Meanwhile, Community Transit is hiring.
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Transportation package could bring $600M to Snohomish County
Investments in highways, transit and culverts are part of Democrats’ proposal.
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Longtime Herald employee leaves $61K to animal shelter
Sue Strong loved cats and gardening. She volunteered annually for United Way’s Day of Caring.
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Community Transit gets new board member, chairman, executive
Lynnwood’s mayor joined the board helmed by Mukilteo’s mayor, and Mark Holmes is the new chief operating officer.
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I-5 work through Everett will need weekend lane closures
A contractor will replace 108 concrete panels and eight expansion joints on northbound lanes.
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Fate of EvCC’s Early Learning Center remains hazy
Snohomish County expects hundreds of thousands of dollars to be available to help. The college says it’s not…
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Amid concerns, Everett council puts off traffic camera vote
Some council members and residents questioned the equity of a red-light and school-speed-zone program.
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Everett plans to double Pallet shelters at Gospel Mission
Less than a year after residents moved in, the city and nonprofit aim to add 20 more units…
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COVID cases prompt Community Transit to cut 36 bus trips
In a week, the number of employees who tested positive grew from 39 to 62. Absences and vacant…
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Council approves lease for Bezos Academy at Everett Station
The preschool will be tuition-free. “I just know how darned important it is,” Councilmember Liz Vogeli said.
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Everett council, mayor pick districting commission nominees
Only one returns from the previous commission, while another is a former City Council member.
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Catch a free bus between Camano, Stanwood, Smokey Point
Snow Goose Transit runs on weekdays, offering 15 stops and — for those with mobility issues — door-to-door…
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Demolition eyed in spring for Compass Health Broadway campus
The Everett-based behavioral health care provider wants to replace the 1920-built Bailey Center with a modern facility.
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Billionaire Bezos wants to bring free preschool to Everett
The Amazon founder’s program would be housed at Everett Station. Admission would be determined by lottery.
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Pierce College Puyallup president picked to lead EvCC for now
Everett Community College’s board chose Darrell Cain as its interim president.
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After snowstorms, cities make a roadmap for next time
Meanwhile, Lynnwood was inundated with entries in a contest to name a city plow. One idea? Plowy McPlowface.
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MLK celebration honors leaders, urges people to uproot racism
Snohomish County Black Heritage Committee’s annual gathering featured art, essays, music, prayers and speeches.