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Grant program reopens for businesses suffering amid pandemic
Local businesses that haven’t applied to Snohomish County’s “R3” program can do so until Feb. 2.
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Former Mill Creek finance director offered new role
Jeff Balentine has been assigned deputy city manager and internal auditor. The position was created last month.
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For Providence ICU nurse, 2020 was a year of isolation
Sara Gering cares for the sickest of COVID-19 patients. She couldn’t do it without her co-workers.
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County to forgo half of homelessness survey due to COVID
The 2021 Point-In-Time Count will not include a survey of people on the streets, as it usually does.
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Snohomish County Councilman Nate Nehring to seek re-election
No one has announced plans to challenge the Republican incumbent, who represents District 1.
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Low faces 2 Democrats in 2021 Snohomish County Council race
Brandy Donaghy and Jordan Sears aim to unseat the District 5 incumbent. The primary is Aug. 3.
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Port seeking new ideas for 97-year-old Weyerhaeuser building
The waterfront gem once housed offices of an Everett lumber mill. Next year, it could be reborn.
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County allots $13.2 million to early 2021 pandemic response
The Snohomish County Council voted Wednesday to spend CARES Act funds on key programs next year.
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Snohomish County launches job search site with local focus
SnoCoWork.com is a free resource for area businesses and residents seeking work during the pandemic.
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Bothell area subdivision proposal sparks watershed concerns
Critics say Ironwood echoes Frognal Estates. County staff say the plans are environmentally sound.
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10 days, 3,000 meals: Everett cafe steps in to feed homeless
The Everett Gospel Mission couldn’t serve food due to an outbreak. So the mission called Vintage Cafe.
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State probe busts 5 for graffiti along highways, interstate
Troopers recommended that county prosecutors charge the men with 52 counts of malicious mischief.
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Mill Creek fills another key position: finance director
Jeff Balentine left after budget season. Laurel Gimzo comes from Ottawa, Kansas, to replace him.
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Everett shelters grapple with dozens of virus cases, 1 death
Many patients have recovered after outbreaks at the Everett Gospel Mission and Carnegie Building shelter.
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Community Transit picks a CEO with regional experience
Ric Ilgenfritz starts Jan. 11. He has worked on Lynnwood Link and other Sound Transit projects.
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$4.3 million grant to fund Everett shelter, ‘pallet’ project
90 more spots for homeless people could make a dent in the area’s shortage of more than 500…
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Parking reprieve didn’t break ethics law, college leader says
A state board found the Edmonds College president sought special privileges. He claims he was doing his job.
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Everett coffee heirs get $590K over crane color, ending saga
The Port of Everett promised to paint two giant green cranes blue, then didn’t. The Bargreens took issue.
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More deadlines loom for local small-business grant programs
Those in Everett and Stanwood must apply by Monday. Monroe and other cities are giving more time.
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Local economic relief programs to get $4.5 million infusion
The new cash will go to small businesses via city grant programs and Economic Alliance Snohomish County.