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As snow melts, roofs collapse and power lines snap
Meanwhile, winter continues to be merciless in Darrington, where three feet of snow has fallen.
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Another storm brings crashes, mounds of trash and an igloo
Snow, again? Yes, but slightly warmer temperatures, and maybe some rain, may come later in the week.
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150 units of supportive housing coming to Everett in 2019
One will cater to youth, another will serve the chronically homeless and the third has a focus on…
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This snow isn’t going anywhere, and more is on the way Sunday
Below-freezing temperatures will continue, and storm systems are expected through Tuesday.
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Why were freeways still snow-clogged more than a day later?
A Midwest transplant wonders where the salt is. Transportation officials say they use lots of it.
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Lynnwood envisions $48 million expanded Civic Justice Center
The police department says it needs more room and suggests partnering with Community Health Center.
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Worsening traffic may lure more commuters to transit
Charging for park-and-ride parking spots and bus-only lanes should push new riders aboard.
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Everett mayor to focus on youth, businesses, downtown in ’19
With passenger flights coming, Franklin wants to see revitalization near Paine Field.
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There’s a new writer in the Street Smarts driver’s seat
Lizz Giordano is ready to find traffic and transit answers, or at least start the conversation.
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Proposed concrete recycling plant clears largest hurdle
The hearing examiner’s decision requires Interwest Construction Inc. to complete a noise study.
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Shutdown ends, putting 452 in Snohomish County back on the job
One worker worries another closure is just around the corner.
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Annual homeless count is more than a matter of numbers
It’s an opportunity for social workers to reach out — now that there are more social services.
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Edmonds bans single-use plastic containers
The city already prohibited plastic bags. It will target plastic straws and utensils next.
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Hospice workers union has been seeking contract for 2½ years
Providence Hospice and Home Care employees rallied recently, flying a 24-foot rocket outside the hospital.
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Stop holding people hostage, furloughed NOAA worker pleads
Everett resident Anna Kagley is one of the 800,000 workers not being paid as the shutdown continues.
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When the cellphones stop working, these guys have a plan
In an emergency, a converted ambulance will be Marysville’s communication hub.
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City of Everett offers buyouts to 330 senior employees
As the city faces an $11 million budget gap, the move could reduce the need for later layoffs.
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For 3 weeks, no highway will escape the wrath of ‘viadoom’
Transportation agencies are urging patience as 90,000 cars each day will have to shift routes.
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Grand Avenue Park Bridge on track to open in 2020
Work has slowed on the site until the steel trusses can be installed. Crews must wait until the…
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Low-income apartment plans worry some in northeast Everett
The nine-building complex arouses concerns but could meet a critical need for affordable housing.