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Arlington seeks another decade of 0.2% sales tax for road work
It would help pay for capacity improvement, pavement preservation, pedestrian safety and traffic calming projects.
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Community Transit testing 60-foot electric bus
The agency leased the BYD K11M for $132,000 this year as the first step in its zero-emission planning…
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Everett council OKs eminent domain for bridge project
Negotiations with property owners near Edgewater Park are progressing, city staff said. But if that changes, Everett could…
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Mountlake Terrace council taps planning commissioner for open seat
With five votes, Rory Paine-Donovan was affirmed to join the ranks of the Mountlake Terrace City Council.
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Paved path, plaza coming to Mountlake Terrace near light rail
The public space additions are envisioned as boosting access to the Mountlake Terrace Transit Center.
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Sound Transit asserts Bellevue-Redmond line won’t delay Lynnwood light rail
Its board approved $6 million to study an East Link “starter line.” Lynnwood Mayor Christine Frizzell said: “Snohomish…
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Everett plans to dole out $533K for human needs programs
Annually the city marks $4 per capita for human needs grants. Funding requests topped $1 million this year.
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13 apply for vacant Mountlake Terrace council position
The Mountlake Terrace City Council is interviewing them Jan. 30 and 31. The appointed member would serve through…
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Wonky I-5 lane striping in Everett to get temporary refresh
During weekend work, contractor crews are slated to try to repaint northbound temporary lane striping past 41st Street.
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Mountlake Terrace council pursuing South County Fire annexation
Last week the city council voted to request annexation into the regional fire authority. Voters could decide this…
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After I-5 backups last week, WSDOT plans weekend work in Everett
Concrete panel replacement is scheduled to resume this weekend, which means lane reductions and closures.
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South Lake Stevens Road spur still closed, could open in February
A reader asked when the segment would open because it will cut almost 1.5 miles from his daily…
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Decade after golf course closed, Ballinger Park taking shape
Mountlake Terrace is spending millions to revamp the former nine-hole course into a regional lakeside park.
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Early Community Transit data shows youth ridership bump
After adopting free fare for riders 18 and under in September, youth ridership accounted for 11% to 28%…
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Everett City Council leadership reups with Stonecipher, Tuohy
Bids to install a newer council member as president or vice president failed in favor of the longest-tenured…
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Ed Morrow’s Everett legacy: carvings, philanthropy and hoops talent
The local politician “wanted everyone to have a fair shot. … That’s why he was proud to be…
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Mansions featured in Historic Everett’s ‘must-see homes’ calendar
Hartley and Rucker mansions are some of the city’s most prominent. But the Van Valey House gets the…
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Decisions on light rail, buses and more loom in 2023
Snohomish County’s top transportation stories include Sound Transit Link, bus agency changes and highway shifts.
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Even with new terminal, old Highway 525 ferry lane staying put
A reader asked if there were plans to turn the lane on the hill south of 5th Street…
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Port’s parking lot in Mukilteo may not open until spring
The permit process, which required a traffic study and other analyses, is taking longer than the Port of…