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Dozens call on God for peace, justice after Floyd’s death
A prayer vigil at Everett’s Jubilee Church offered attendees solace at a time of civil unrest.
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Sweeping racial justice plan blindsides sheriff, prosecutor
Snohomish County Executive Dave Somers is pushing for bail reform, body cameras and a citizen oversight board.
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Budget proposal prompts calls to defund sheriff’s office
Reform advocates sparred with police supporters for hours during a Snohomish County Council meeting.
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Part of Everett juvenile lockup to become treatment centers
The pandemic has hurt many inpatient rehab facilities, but Snohomish County is getting more beds.
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Phase 2 of reopening is here: Snohomish County gets state OK
Effective immediately: Dining in restaurants, shopping in stores and getting a haircut.
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Snohomish County submits application for Phase Two clearance
Officials expect the state will decide “fairly quickly” whether the county is able to proceed.
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County staff urges ‘no’ on Point Wells development proposal
County Hearing Examiner Peter Camp could decide the fate of the high-rise project this summer.
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Inslee wants nursing home residents, staff tested by June 12
Governor says state will pay for test kits and personal protective equipment.
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Snohomish County seeks to enter second phase of reopening
The variance request will go to the state if approved by the Board of Health and the County…
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Small business relief effort inundated with 850 applications
The economy in and around Everett has struggled amid fallen revenues and uncertainty about the future.
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$25 million allotted for Snohomish County’s hard-hit economy
In all, the County Council has OK’d nearly $75 million in federal CARES money. Only $70 million more…
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Snohomish County settles lawsuit over 2016 park rape for $1.95 million
The county, accused of not hiring enough security staff for a sponsored event, admitted no fault.
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No government aid for Everett’s undocumented amid pandemic
“It’s definitely not fair,” said one undocumented woman from Everett, adding that she pays taxes.
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Test results released for 13 long-term care facilities
If the state works out kinks in a new plan, all nursing homes could get similar widespread testing.
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Homeless get nonprofit help applying for stimulus checks
Navigating the registration process is tricky — especially without an e-mail or internet connection.
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‘It’s regrettable,’ ex-police chief says of probe’s findings
Greg Elwin, who knew his daughter was wanted, let her live with him while she got back on…
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Already on the edge, thousands seek help with food and rent
County residents are increasingly asking for government and nonprofit help to meet basic needs.
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Mill Creek police chief out; city cites ‘unbecoming’ conduct
Records obtained by The Daily Herald say Chief Greg Elwin let a fugitive — a relative — live…
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Snohomish County settles another Roe lawsuit for $625K
Lawsuits accused the former county prosecutor of inappropriate behavior. The county admits no fault.