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Megan Dunn's post on social media. (Screenshot)

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.

Megan Dunn's post on social media. (Screenshot)
Mill Creek’s new mayor breaks silence over city manager

Mill Creek’s new mayor breaks silence over city manager

The City Council said Michael Ciaravino is meeting expectations, but some areas need improvement.

Mill Creek’s new mayor breaks silence over city manager
County grows ‘no-shooting’ zone after bullet just misses child

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.

County grows ‘no-shooting’ zone after bullet just misses child
Port again wins millions in grant money for mill site revamp

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.

Port again wins millions in grant money for mill site revamp
After bullet nearly hits child, ‘no-shooting’ zone may expand

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.

After bullet nearly hits child, ‘no-shooting’ zone may expand
Vacancies could affect key county functions, officials warn

Vacancies could affect key county functions, officials warn

With a COVID-induced hiring freeze and budget talks looming, departments say they have been strapped.

Vacancies could affect key county functions, officials warn

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.

Much at stake as deadline looms for comp plan proposals

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.

Much at stake as deadline looms for comp plan proposals
Mill Creek city employees’ union calls for top official’s ouster

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.

Mill Creek city employees’ union calls for top official’s ouster
Frognal Estates property could get new owner

Frognal Estates property could get new owner

The developer pushing for 112 homes near Picnic Point needs another loan to deliver finished lots.

Frognal Estates property could get new owner
Mill Creek mayor resigns mid-term, citing personal reasons

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.

Mill Creek mayor resigns mid-term, citing personal reasons

Food drive to celebrate fair community, despite cancellation

Participants should bring non-perishable goods and decorate their vehicles for the drive-thru event.

Mill Creek finance director steps down for ‘personal reasons’

Mill Creek finance director steps down for ‘personal reasons’

This fall, the city will confront pandemic-fueled budget issues without Jeff Balentine.

Mill Creek finance director steps down for ‘personal reasons’
Snohomish County needs to slash budget again, Somers warns

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.

Snohomish County needs to slash budget again, Somers warns
‘Good news’: Average virus cases per 100K are declining here

‘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.

‘Good news’: Average virus cases per 100K are declining here

Complaint: Planning commission member profited from his role

Merle Ash, a consultant for Frognal Estates, denies pushing a code change to help the project.

Slowdown ahead for port as COVID pummels aerospace industry

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.

Slowdown ahead for port as COVID pummels aerospace industry
Small hospitals weather the pandemic, but with heavy losses

Small hospitals weather the pandemic, but with heavy losses

Another economic shutdown could mean “difficult decisions” for EvergreenHealth Monroe and others.

Small hospitals weather the pandemic, but with heavy losses

Inslee lifts visitation ban at long-term care facilities

Starting Wednesday, a four-phase plan will allow restrictions at nursing homes to gradually be relaxed.

Homeless people fenced out of small park in downtown Everett

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.

Homeless people fenced out of small park in downtown Everett