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Many cuts but no layoffs in Somers’ spending plan
EVERETT — In his first budget address as Snohomish County executive, Dave Somers on Friday promised to start…
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Snohomish County budget likely to hit law enforcement agencies
EVERETT — When Dave Somers delivers his first budget address as Snohomish County executive Friday, listen for what’s…
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New rules for craft alcohol makers draw scrutiny
EVERETT — Proposed rules for operating small-scale breweries, distilleries and wineries in rural Snohomish County aren’t sitting well…
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Snohomish County dismissed from Oso mudslide lawsuit
EVERETT — Snohomish County has been dismissed from a lawsuit brought by people harmed in the Oso mudslide.
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Attorney general denies knowing about destruction of Oso emails
EVERETT — Attorney General Bob Ferguson on Thursday denied knowing that state experts routinely destroyed emails for more…
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$1B needed to bring sidewalks, curb cuts into compliance
EVERETT — The results of the inventory were startling.
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Judge: Lack of emails harms plaintiffs in Oso mudslide case
SEATTLE — The decision by state experts and lawyers to delete internal emails discussing the possible cause of…
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Neighbors sue to halt proposed Frognal subdivision
PICNIC POINT — Neighbors of a proposed 112-home subdivision in Mukilteo’s future annexation area are suing Snohomish County…
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Judge wants AG’s emails in Oso mudslide liability case
SEATTLE — The state Attorney General’s Office must hand over emails from its lawyers and expert witnesses to…
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Panel to discuss $54B ST3 light-rail ballot measure
LYNNWOOD — A forum later this month aims to educate voters about the most complex and expensive regional…
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Heavy Friday rain overwhelms Everett’s stormwater system
EVERETT — Heavy rain on Friday morning flooded some homes and businesses around town, while Community Transit buses…
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County affirms development near eco-friendly community
EVERETT — The Snohomish County Council on Wednesday upheld a decision from earlier this year to approve plans…
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Excuses, excuses: Why key Republicans passed on Trump rally
EVERETT — Few Republican office-holders in this area were as excited about Donald Trump’s visit to Everett as…
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One big party: Right and left face off on Everett’s streets
EVERETT — The first supporters gathered well before dawn outside Xfinity Arena.
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Meadowdale park gets new plan for feet and fins
MEADOWDALE — A plan to remake the beachfront at a popular Snohomish County park is a few steps…
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Community Transit’s new bus routes to serve Highway 9 corridor
EVERETT — Community Transit is rolling out two new bus routes and more commuter service next month.
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Impasse over Skykomish erosion may be over
INDEX — The owner of an eroding property along the South Fork Skykomish River should be able to…
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Cabin owner losing ground to river; county won’t permit a fix
INDEX — Jeff Poole might be running out of time in his race against the river.
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Smith Island tidal marsh reclamation is well underway
NISQUALLY — Within earshot of I-5, a landscape of green and yellow opens up toward Puget Sound.
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County Council approves $1 million for courthouse plans
EVERETT — A divided Snohomish County Council has approved spending another $1 million or more on plans for…