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Lake Roesiger property owners to pay fee to clean invasive plants
Snohomish County Council voted 4-1 on a new service charge, dividing the cost among 463 shoreline properties.
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Piping-hot Thanksgiving takes: Snohomish elementary kids talk turkey
“The pilgrims made Thanksgiving. I know that because we read books.” Read on for more lessons from Snohomish…
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First in-person Adoption Day since 2019 held at Snohomish County courthouse
Thirteen children were adopted during Friday’s celebration. “This is the happiest thing we do as judges,” said Judge…
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Nearly $20 million to child care: County accepting proposals to increase child care access
The goal is to create more available space at child care facilities through construction and renovation projects.
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Snohomish Midtown property falls short of $10 million minimum bid
The 9.4-acre plot is back off the market. Inflation and interest rates may have influenced the lower-than-desired bids.
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Five takeaways from Snohomish County’s historic $1.5B budget
Spending plan gets a boost from $80 million infusion of ARPA money. Additional funds earmarked for law enforcement,…
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County council vote on $1.5 billion budget set for Wednesday
Most of the proposed budget is marked for law and justice. Adjustments are up for debate this week.
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Unveiling of new Gold Star Families monument moved onlookers to tears
Lynnwood is home to the nation’s 2ooth Gold Star Family Memorial, featuring three unique items built into the…
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Q&A: John Lovick and Jeb Brewer discuss priorities in the 44th
Republican Brewer wants to cut government spending while Democrat Lovick hopes to fund education, reduce homelessness.
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44th Legislative District: Q&A for April Berg and Ryne Rohla
Candidates competing to represent the 44th District answered nine questions about their campaigns.
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Tight race for 44th District falls along party lines
After being unseated in 2018, Republican Mark Harmsworth is trying to reclaim a seat from Democratic incumbent Brandy…
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Hundreds of Ukrainian refugees get free weekly English lessons at EvCC
Snohomish County is home to 1,905 refugees from Ukraine. Refugee and Immigrant Services Northwest is helping them to…
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Political newcomer takes on 2-term incumbent in redrawn District 39
Carolyn Eslick, of Sultan, says public safety is No. 1 on her agenda. Her opponent Jessica Wadhams has…
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County officially won’t require drug treatment at new hotel shelters
County Council member Nate Nehring argued residents at two new shelters should commit to treatment. The council voted…
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4 more decaying boats removed from Snohomish County shores
The county’s Marine Resource Committee has now removed 175,000 pounds of toxic maritime eyesores since 2018.
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Pets fleeing Hurricane Ian land at Paine Field
The 181 pets were evacuated from Florida to the Pacific Northwest. They’ll now be adopted at shelters around…
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Carousel Ranch, a $17 million park long in limbo, has a new blueprint
Snohomish County is moving forward with a 65-acre park north of Woodinville, using settlement cash set aside in…
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Telehealth funds update Snohomish Health District beyond paper, pencil
$250,000 in federal funding could cut thousands of miles of travel for tuberculosis patients and rural residents.
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Housing Hope CEO reflects on 25-year career helping unsheltered people
“People used to believe homelessness was caused by bad choices.” Minds and policies are changing, Fred Safstrom said.
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State Rep. Peterson appointed to Snohomish County Council
Carin Chase had by far the most supporters present Thursday, but it was Strom Peterson who won the…