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South County Fire moves forward on potential capital facilities bond
Staff estimate the bond to be between $400 million and $450 million for new fire stations and station…
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Edmonds approves 18-month utility tax increase
Some utility taxes will go from 10% to 20% in 2026, generating $3.3 million for the city as…
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Man sentenced to 2 years in prison for $1 million health care fraud scheme
Mohammed Asif, 35, owned an Everett-based testing laboratory and billed Medicare for COVID-19 tests that patients never received.
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Mountlake Terrace to host 42nd annual Christmas tree lighting
The Friday night event near City Hall will include local choir performances, hot cocoa and a special visit…
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Providence relies on philanthropy for county’s only forensic nursing center
The Providence Intervention Center for Assault and Abuse serves adults and children affected by sexual or physical violence.
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Off-campus Bible program reps threaten legal action against Everett schools
The district must change its policies by Dec. 5 to avoid litigation, LifeWise Academy said in a letter…
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Cold weather shelters prepare to open for winter season
The county’s seven cold weather shelters open when temperatures are forecasted to be at or below 34 degrees…
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Winter wonderland: Everett lights up downtown with annual tree lighting
Hundreds packed the intersection of Colby Avenue and Hewitt Avenue on Friday night to ring in the holiday…
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Everett seeks SnoCo judgment that Flock footage is not public record
The filing comes after a Skagit County judge ruled Flock footage is subject to records requests. That ruling…
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Lynnwood raises property, utility taxes amid budget shortfall
The council approved a 24% property tax increase, lower than the 53% it was allowed to enact without…
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Lynnwood hygiene center requires community support to remain open
The Jean Kim Foundation needs to raise $500,000 by the end of the year. The center provides showers…
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Stanwood, Sedro-Woolley appeal Flock public records decision
The appeal comes as communities throughout Snohomish County question their contracts with the automated license plate reader company.
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‘It hurts my heart’: WA West African center scales back amid fiscal shortfall
Decreases and delays in grant funding are affecting food distribution, housing services and other programs at the Lynnwood-based…
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Edmonds hears presentations on utility and business taxes, paid parking
The council could consider an ordinance to raise utility taxes next week, following the failure of the city’s…
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‘My personal language’: Edmonds artist to hold final exhibition
d’Elaine Herard Johnson, 93, continues to paint full-time. She plans to donate her 1,200 paintings and estate to…
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Providence to continue gender-affirming care for now, despite US bishop ban
Providence is working to understand the impacts of changes approved Wednesday to Catholic health care systems, a spokesperson…
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Snohomish County reports first local flu death of the season
Health officials are encouraging residents to get their annual flu vaccines ahead of the Thanksgiving holiday.
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Lynnwood could see farmers market at transit center by spring
Sound Transit would allow the city to use the light rail station for the market at no charge…
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Everett’s third Pallet shelter project moves forward
The city plans to open the south Everett site in December after approving agreements with Volunteers of America…
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Proposition 1 has failed in Edmonds. What’s next?
The result could lead to significant cuts to city services. City officials will meet Nov. 14 to review…