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Ruling pours cold water on jail employees’ free hot meals
The state Public Employment Relations Commission reversed an earlier ruling for union members.
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Parking fixes, trail upgrades on itinerary at Wallace Falls
A state parks meeting on Wednesday aims to fine-tune ideas for the popular hiking spot.
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Early fears over juvenile jail conversion to rehab give way
The county plans to use part of Denney Juvenile Justice Center to treat adults for substance abuse.
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Mother of murdered Kamiak grad files suit against killer
The lawsuit seeks damages from the shooter and his parents. He killed three people and wounded another.
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Thanks to high bids, courthouse overhaul already over budget
Blame the hot Seattle-area construction market. Work is scheduled to start next month.
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Fewer single-family homes on the horizon
Snohomish County is seeing a shift to more apartments, townhomes.
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They collected 4,676 bags of trash along 445 miles of road
The team of six Litter Wranglers are back at it this year, responding to trashed county roads.
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Railroad bridge would help fish habitat — but at a high cost
BNSF is happy to help restore an estuary at Lund’s Gulch, but it would cost the county $16…
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Snohomish County courthouse construction starts next month
The project in downtown Everett will add a five-story wing, to be completed in 2020.
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Apparent no-go for Point Wells development near Woodway
The Snohomish County hearing examiner ruled Friday that plans fall short of land-use requirements.
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County parks department launches online horse survey
Future equestrian features are riding on public input.
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Estimated Snohomish County population is now 805,000, up 2%
Growth is happening faster than expected, often outside of city limits where housing is cheaper.
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County settles sexual harassment suit for $350K
Accusations centered on human services and contractors.
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It’s getting real: Light rail is coming to the ’burbs
Plans are farther along in Lynnwood than in Everett, which is the end of the line in more…
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Help plan the light rail stations in Lynnwood and Everett
The county wants to hear from people who live and work nearby.
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County Council puts sales tax increase on ballot
The money would support replacing the emergency radio system used by first responders.
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Audit questions Mill Creek manager’s alcohol, meal expenses
The state found a pattern of spending by the city manager that lacked a clear public purpose.
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Mill Creek official placed on leave; no explanation given
The council’s move followed an executive session partly about potential legal action against the city.
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Light rail loses some bells and whistles as it inches north
To cut costs, it will look less pretty and have smaller parking stalls as it enters Snohomish County.