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Dunn takes heat, apologizes for Molotov cocktail post
The Snohomish County Councilwoman deleted the Facebook post of a cross-stitched bomb, saying she meant no harm.
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Mill Creek’s new mayor breaks silence over city manager
The City Council said Michael Ciaravino is meeting expectations, but some areas need improvement.
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County grows ‘no-shooting’ zone after bullet just misses child
The Snohomish County Council voted Wednesday to prohibit shooting in two areas on Monroe’s outskirts.
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Port again wins millions in grant money for mill site revamp
The Port of Everett successfully reapplied for federal funding after losing $15.5 million last year.
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After bullet nearly hits child, ‘no-shooting’ zone may expand
The Snohomish County Council is weighing the measure for areas on the outskirts of Monroe.
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Vacancies could affect key county functions, officials warn
With a COVID-induced hiring freeze and budget talks looming, departments say they have been strapped.
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Parking rules extended for heavy trucks outside city limits
The law bars such vehicles from parking on urban residential streets and sets limits in other areas.
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Much at stake as deadline looms for comp plan proposals
Bothell and North Creek area residents, on the cusp of a rural-urban divide, will seek rezoning.
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Mill Creek city employees’ union calls for top official’s ouster
They cite City Manager Michael Ciaravino’s decision to lay off longtime staffers instead of instituting furloughs.
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Wind howled and rain drizzled as a group of volunteers clustered beneath a concrete overpass near an Everett…
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Frognal Estates property could get new owner
The developer pushing for 112 homes near Picnic Point needs another loan to deliver finished lots.
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Food drive to celebrate fair community, despite cancellation
Participants should bring non-perishable goods and decorate their vehicles for the drive-thru event.
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Mill Creek mayor resigns mid-term, citing personal reasons
Pam Pruitt, a figure in city politics since the 80s, stepped down Monday with little formal notice.
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Mill Creek finance director steps down for ‘personal reasons’
This fall, the city will confront pandemic-fueled budget issues without Jeff Balentine.
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Snohomish County needs to slash budget again, Somers warns
The general fund reduction could be 10%, and no department or office will be spared, the executive said.
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‘Good news’: Average virus cases per 100K are declining here
However, the transmission rate is still considered too high for in-person learning, an official said.
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Complaint: Planning commission member profited from his role
Merle Ash, a consultant for Frognal Estates, denies pushing a code change to help the project.
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Slowdown ahead for port as COVID pummels aerospace industry
The Port of Everett is bracing to suffer as its biggest customer, the Boeing Co., scales back production.
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Small hospitals weather the pandemic, but with heavy losses
Another economic shutdown could mean “difficult decisions” for EvergreenHealth Monroe and others.
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Homeless people fenced out of small park in downtown Everett
Protesters want sanctioned encampments and resources to get the unsheltered off the streets for good.