Virus pushes colleges online; infection touches Stanwood

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Virus pushes colleges online; infection touches Stanwood

A resident of a long-term care facility tested positive. Snohomish County has now logged 44 cases.

Washington reaches 18 coronavirus deaths and cases grow

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Washington reaches 18 coronavirus deaths and cases grow

As of Sunday, 35 people, including one who died, were confirmed to have the illness in Snohomish County.

Study recommends Everett use paid parking downtown

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Study recommends Everett use paid parking downtown

Other solutions included more enforcement and a parking manager, with revenue up to $1 million.

The Everett Municipal Building on Wetmore sits just across the street from the old city hall, which houses the Everett Police Department. A new study contends that many city buildings will need upgrades and repairs over the next two decades. (Dan Bates / The Herald)

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Everett facilities’ ‘to-do’ list could cost over $150 million

A new report tabulated the cost of necessary repairs and maintenance in aging city-owned buildings.

Hey drivers, new law requires 3 feet to pass bicyclists, walkers

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Hey drivers, new law requires 3 feet to pass bicyclists, walkers

State law requires drivers move over at least 3 feet to pass cyclists, pedestrians and horse riders.

Mystery mailer opposes possible Everett pot shop increase

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Mystery mailer opposes possible Everett pot shop increase

The city is considering allowing three more cannabis stores, with would-be owners ready and waiting.

Is a little order in order at a busy on-ramp near Tulalip?

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Is a little order in order at a busy on-ramp near Tulalip?

A reader’s question resurfaced an old request for meter signals on 88th Street NE to southbound I-5.

3 choices: How Swift, light rail should hook up in Shoreline

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3 choices: How Swift, light rail should hook up in Shoreline

Do you prefer the 185th street corridor, the Aurora Transit Center or decongestion?

No flashing lights planned for giant Port of Everett cranes

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No flashing lights planned for giant Port of Everett cranes

The Port sought public input on making them blue and adding lights or keeping them as they were.

Bus stop locations chosen for safety and convenience

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Bus stop locations chosen for safety and convenience

A reader wondered why so many bus stops are on the far side of an intersection. It’s on…

Crime is down, but Everett hopes to hire 24 more officers

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Crime is down, but Everett hopes to hire 24 more officers

There’s still a sense residents “don’t feel safe,” the mayor says, and police are busier than ever.

photos by Dan Bates / The Herald                                 WSDOT spokeswoman Diane Rhodes talks with reporters and photojournalists at the passenger terminal under construction at Mukilteo on Thursday.

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Passenger building offers glimpse of Mukilteo ferry terminal

The new facility connecting Mukilteo and Whidbey Island is expected to open in October or November.

Compass Health set to double its supportive housing in county

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Compass Health set to double its supportive housing in county

Work will begin on 82 units of a five-story apartment building after a groundbreaking Friday.

Early light rail station preparations under way in Lynnwood

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Early light rail station preparations under way in Lynnwood

Parking spaces at the Lynnwood Transit Center park and ride are moving around, but numbers steady.

Is it legal for a vehicle to be longer than its parking spot?

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Is it legal for a vehicle to be longer than its parking spot?

Yes. No. Maybe. Kind of. Sort of. It depends if traffic can move safely behind it.

First popup Everett Farmers Market draws hundreds of people

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First popup Everett Farmers Market draws hundreds of people

With about 30 vendors, the inaugural monthly bazaar saw a steady stream of visitors over four hours.

Everett Farmers Market set to launch monthly popup events

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Everett Farmers Market set to launch monthly popup events

Ahead of the official season opener on Mother’s Day in May, the market is bolstering its offseason.

Keep Everett port cranes as-is, or pay for blue paint, lights?

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Keep Everett port cranes as-is, or pay for blue paint, lights?

The FAA requires safety markings, including the white paint and red stripes already on them.

Prepare (again) for more rain, with flood and landslide risk

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Prepare (again) for more rain, with flood and landslide risk

Western Washington hardly had time to dry out from last week’s flooding before another round hits.

When other lights are red, what’s a flashing yellow arrow mean?

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When other lights are red, what’s a flashing yellow arrow mean?

In Marysville’s busy and growing 116th Street NE area, a left-turn signal caused some confusion.