Last week I wrote about 41 baby rats at the Everett Animal Shelter that needed homes.
All were adopted within three days, said Lisa Thompson, the city’s veterinarian. I assume they went to happy rat homes, not ones with hungry snakes.
“All we have left are the two brothers (dads), and I have a sneaking suspicion they are moving into my office tonight,” she said.
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As Everett and other cities eye new traffic safety measures, crashes involving pedestrians show little signs of decreasing.
The city council explored installing a new advisory committee for stronger safety camera oversight.
The human-engineered structures will mimic natural dams in an effort to restore creek health in an increasingly urbanized area.
Ticket prices are set to rise about 6% over the next two years.
All measures in Marysville, North County Fire and Snohomish County Fire District No. 4 passed with at least 60% of votes.
Murder and sex crimes went down in Snohomish County. Drug-related offenses, however, were up.
The fair will honor Snohomish County’s farming history and promises to provide 11 days of entertainment and fun.
The council unanimously approved the 0.1% increase, which will go into effect next year.
The $441 million general fund budget brings about 18 additional full-time equivalent educator positions to the district.
The governor on Tuesday responded to a letter from the U.S. attorney general warning the state over its “sanctuary” immigration policies.
Maltby’s Deborah Tahara is hosting a show, headlined by Taylor Clark from Everett, to help end food insecurity.
On Saturday, volunteers can help remove invasive species and learn more about the 24-acre restoration site in the mouth of the Snohomish River.
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