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Revisionist turkey talk: Kindergartners explain Thanksgiving
These Lake Stevens kids have holiday wisdom to impart, including what they’re grateful for — friends, family and…
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Thanks to vaccines, Thanksgiving 2021 is closer to normal
Last year, we were told to stick to immediate households. This year’s holiday is cautiously more open.
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Financial audit urges training at Snohomish Health District
A “material weakness” in bookkeeping meant $5.6 million in COVID-19 relief wasn’t originally reported.
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After county redistricting, you might have a new councilmember
Nearly 14,000 of Snohomish County Councilmember Jared Mead’s constituents will shift to other Democrat-represented districts.
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Snohomish County looks to swap vehicles for electric ones
In 2018, the county fleet was responsible for 10,342 metric tons of greenhouse gasses.
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Big demand for appointments as kids begin to get vaccinated
County and state health officials say parents should be patient and keep looking for open slots.
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4 noteworthy changes in Snohomish County’s 2022 budget
The sheriff’s office gets a bump. Average homeowners will pay $7 more. And more about $1.26 billion in…
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Snohomish County seeks to buy hotel to convert into shelter
County Council members approved an agreement for a firm to scope out and potentially buy a property with…
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In mayor race separated by 38 years, Gold Bar goes with experience
Steven Yarbrough, 60, will lead the city after pulling ahead of 22-year-old Jordan Sears in the election.
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Biden administration appoints local recovery officer
After a short stint leading Snohomish County’s COVID recovery, Mike Fong will serve in the Small Business Administration.
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Kids ages 5 to 11 now eligible for vaccine in Washington
The COVID-19 shot approval comes as Snohomish County continues to see cases rise, especially in kids.
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Snohomish County Council incumbents cruise to victory
Preliminary results show Republicans Nate Nehring and Sam Low leading, as well as Democrat Jared Mead.
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Mountain town’s marijuana mishap was quite the stinker
When filters failed at a commercial grow, neighbors noticed. The facility says the issue is fixed.
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A school vax mandate should wait, local health officers say
Snohomish County’s health officer, Dr. Chris Spitters, joined in a call to hold off on a K-12 vaccine…
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Kids are big part of coronavirus surge in Snohomish County
After seven weeks in decline, the county’s case rate has increased. About a fifth of new cases were…
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Nearly four decades separate Gold Bar’s mayoral candidates
Jordan Sears, 22, got an early start in politics. Steven Yarbrough, 60, says his opponent “needs more seasoning.”
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3 challengers face long-shot odds in County Council races
Each race has a clear political divide. And each Snohomish County district reliably leans either red or blue.
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COVID cases decline but local hospitals remain ‘under siege’
Coronavirus patients fill 62 hospital beds in Snohomish County. Expanded eligibility for vaccines could help.