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Zeroing in on nuisance properties
A proposed county law lists specific offenses and other problems that could warrant fines.
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Unitarian Universalist Congregation puts faith to work
Its “religiously liberal” members are open to differing creeds and doctrines.
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Partnership works to keep Kayak Point golf course healthy
The course used to host up to 50,000 rounds of golf per year in the late 1990s and…
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Point Wells luxury condo project is running out of time
Snohomish County has issues with building heights, road access and landslide concerns.
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Power outages hit north Snohomish County as snow covers area
There was no timeline for when PUD crews expected to restore power for 5,800 customers.
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Trump wants Bonneville Power Administration sell-off
Snohomish PUD and others are opposing privatization of federal hydropower systems.
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County Council members air their Sound Transit grievances
Their frustration boiled over during a routine vote on a reappointment to the transit agency board.
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Customers get sticker shock on fluorescent bulbs
An environmental handling charge increased to 95 cents per bulb on Feb. 1.
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County quickly adapts to changes in state well-water rules
Planners say they’re ready to help property owners with domestic drilling permits.
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County seeks public input on stormwater drainage approach
They’ve scheduled a series of open houses this week to gather opinions.
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Corrected: Overall, homelessness is on the rise, county says
Counters found 378 unsheltered people in January. Since 2013, that’s a 9.9 percent increase.
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County Council overrides executive’s veto on hiring freeze
The disagreement stems from the yearly budget that was passed in the fall.
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16 apply for vacant Mill Creek City Council post
The vacancy opened after the departure of former Councilman Sean Kelly, who moved away from the city.
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175 data layers: Planners roll out better online map system
Snohomish County’s online app can tell you everything you need to know about the local landscape.
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Snohomish County executive vetoes hiring restrictions
The ordinance requires the council’s permission to advertise or fill any “management-exempt” positions.
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Studies anticipated 12 flights a day, but 24 are planned
The FAA will decide whether that change warrants another look at the impact of passenger service.
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County Council’s cost cutting efforts resisted by some
Seven department heads have expressed concerns about strategies intended to keep spending in check.
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PAWS plans a large new shelter for pets and wildlife
Some neighbors in the Clearview area south of Snohomish worry about traffic and stormwater runoff.
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Property tax bills to rise by up to 27%, assessor says
There are local factors, but the increase is driven largely by changes in state education funding.
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‘It all went south from there’: They all have a story to tell
Volunteers for the annual Point-in-Time Count of homeless people “try to give them a little love.”