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Government closures continue amid coronavirus concerns
Snohomish County, the Snohomish Health District and other localities are restricting operations.
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Child care becomes dilemma as mandatory school closures loom
“We already have a crisis in Washington state with a shortage of child care,” said one daycare owner.
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County social services hub closes amid virus exposure concern
It’s not clear when Snohomish County’s Carnegie Resource Center in Everett will reopen.
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3 Stanwood care home residents test positive for COVID-19
“I can tell you these are incredibly tough times for our staff,” said the CEO of Josephine Caring…
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Environmental cleanup beginning at waterfront mill property
Kimberly-Clark has until the end of 2020 to remove the pollution, per pact with the Port of Everett.
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Amid virus oubtreak, Cascade senior envisions future in public health
Hannah Tran, who wants to work with kids, is eying careers in pediatrics and communication science.
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Political angst adds challenges to 1st largely online census
Local organizers are working to dispel fears about privacy and security ahead of the 2020 count.
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Road to Paine Field renamed in Hank Robinett’s honor
Snohomish County has dedicated 100th Street SW to a local champion for commercial air service.
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3 Democrats vying for open Snohomish County Council seat
Jared Mead, Stephanie Vignal and Kyoko Matsumoto Wright are the nominees for the District 4 seat.
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Mill Creek police chief may be on leave, but city won’t say
The city manager and other officials would not confirm the department head’s employment status.
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Move to 2-year budget expected to save county time and money
The first biennial spending plan will be adopted in 2022, offering staffers breathing room.
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County settles 3 Roe lawsuits for $750K; a 4th is ongoing
Former prosecutor Mark Roe presided over a “hostile” office, lawsuits say. The county admitted no fault.
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Snohomish County aims for all renewable energy by 2045
A government-led group is trying to make the county’s vehicles and buildings effectively carbon free.
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High voter turnout expected but you’ll have to choose a party
The primary is happening on the second Tuesday in March, rather than late May.
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Nation’s first coronavirus patient said to be fully recovered
The Snohomish Health District has released the man from home isolation.