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Judge temporarily blocks Everett’s bikini-barista dress code
The preliminary injunction bars the city from enforcing the law pending a legal challenge.
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Everett councilman wants a group to study districting
But the existing Everett Districts Now is concerned over “an attempt to confuse voters.”
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Collaborative groups awarded millions in grants from United Way
The money is aimed at combating multi-generational poverty in families with children younger than 8.
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Everett to county: Where’s the money for low-barrier housing?
The city has yet to see more than $1M. The county says it’s waiting for requirements to be…
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Wanted: Salvation Army bell ringers
Volunteer and paid shifts are available at 35 stores in Everett, Lake Stevens, Monroe and Snohomish.
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Offering comfort in times of grief
The new nonprofit group The Widows Project supports men and women who have lost a spouse.
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State waging war with tenacious ivy, an invasive ‘bully’
The public is being asked to help with a study by collecting and sending in samples.
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Stillaguamish River crests; more flooding depends on rain
Rising water created problems along the Snohomish and Skykomish rivers, too. Landslides are possible.
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Judge critical of both sides’ arguments in Everett bikini barista case
She will determine whether the city’s dress code suppresses free speech — or deters crime.
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District takes steps to secure school campuses
Safety measures have been enhanced at Hawthorne and Silver Firs elementary schools in Everett.
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Injection sites still banned — County Council doesn’t budge
At a public hearing, more than 15 people said they are opposed to sanctioned areas for using heroin.
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City Council OKs initial funding for Smith Avenue parking lot
The site of the former Smith Street Mill is being developed in anticipation of light rail.
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Lynnwood’s property tax promise to homeowners sort of true
They were told consolidation of fire departments would save, but new rates likely will be more.
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Lynnwood, Marysville, Sultan consider ban on safe injection sites
If approved, they would join Lake Stevens and Snohomish County, which have temporary bans.
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Cassie Franklin has a transition team — but no mandate
“Sitting down with Judy is going to be one of my top priorities,” said the Everett mayor-elect.
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Franklin becomes first woman to be elected mayor of Everett
The new mayor-elect thanked her opponent for “the incredible work she continues to do for the city.”
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Verlot ranger station pay phone removed, then reinstalled
The phone will stay until an “affordable solution” can be found, Frontier Communications said.
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Life-saving Verlot pay phone to be removed
It’s often the only accessible lifeline on a stretch of that highway, 911 responders say.
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Apartment complexes moving closer to fire alarm compliance
It’s been nearly two years since the fatal blaze at the Bluffs property in Everett.
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Close races, including for Everett mayor: 7-vote difference
It could be a while before final results are known for many local elections.