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10/20/2022

Snohomish County Tribune Newspapers, covering Snohomish, Monroe, Everett and the county

EVERETT I-5 WORK DELAYED

Rain has scuttled this weekend's work, according to the City of Everett via WSDOT:

WSDOT's contractor notified us that they will not work on northbound I-5 in Everett this weekend, due to heavy rain the forecast.

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SNOHOMISH COUNTY — Even drug users who'd never want to touch Fentanyl are being blindsided that somebody blended it in, and a drug testing expert is finding these incidences have skyrocketed. More on this story...By MICHAEL WHITNEY, published October 12, 2022

10/20/2022

In a way, he's how Hewitt Avenue got its groove

EVERETT — One could say building rehabilitator Pete Sikov is a secret part of Hewitt Avenue's revival.

Find out what work he's done in this story from the Tribune here: http://www.snoho.com/html/stories_2022/09212022_hewitt_avenue_everett_pete_sikov_helped_its_transformation.html

10/20/2022

Legislators will re-file bill to lower Washington state’s drunk-driving limit | The Snohomish County Tribune newspapers

Legislators will re-file bill to lower state’s drunk-driving limit

SNOHOMISH COUNTY — State Sens. Marko Liias and John Lovick, both of Snohomish County, would like to lower the state’s legal drunk-driving impairment limit to 0.05% blood-alcohol concentration.

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SNOHOMISH COUNTY — State Sens. Marko Liias and John Lovick would like to lower the state’s legal drunk-driving impairment limit to 0.05% blood-alcohol concentration. It would make Washington one of two states with the strictest blood-alcohol concentration (BAC) limits nationwide. Utah already ha...

10/19/2022

Snohomish County Tribune Newspapers, covering Snohomish, Monroe, Everett and the county

County Council votes 3-2 to decline setting drug mandate to enter county hotels for homeless individuals

EVERETT — The County Council voted 3-2 along political party lines to oppose an ordinance that would stipulate that illegal drug users would be required to get treatment as a rule to access housing in county-owned shelters for homeless people.
County Councilman Nate Nehring proposed to add the condition when funding sources for a shelter project do not expressly prohibit it. Councilman Sam Low voted in support.
Council chair Megan Dunn and council members Jared Mead and Strom Peterson voted in opposition.
At a public hearing this morning, a large majority of the public speakers were in favor of passing Nehring's ordinance, saying this would provide accountability.
Housing advocates in opposition said it puts a barrier to being housed versus being on the streets. The city of Everett also wrote a letter in opposition.
Opponents on council said the stipulation could cause federal funding sources to be at risk based on how ADA disability discrimination laws are written. Some illegal drug users are a protected class of disabled people because they have an addiction recognized by a doctor.

In other news, a representative of a community dinner program for homeless individuals claimed the city of Everett is seeking to shut down public dinners for homeless individuals.

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SNOHOMISH COUNTY — Even drug users who'd never want to touch Fentanyl are being blindsided that somebody blended it in, and a drug testing expert is finding these incidences have skyrocketed. More on this story...By MICHAEL WHITNEY, published October 12, 2022

10/18/2022

Snohomish County Tribune Newspapers, covering Snohomish, Monroe, Everett and the county

Drug mandate hearing is Oct. 19
EVERETT —Should illegal drug users be required to get treatment as a rule to access housing in county-owned shelters for homeless people? A public comment hearing at the County Council is Wednesday, Oct. 19 at 10:30 a.m., at Council Chambers, 3000 Rockefeller Ave., Everett.
County Councilman Nate Nehring is proposing to add the condition when funding sources for a shelter project do not expressly prohibit it. Housing advocates say it puts a barrier to being housed versus being on the streets.

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SNOHOMISH COUNTY — Even drug users who'd never want to touch Fentanyl are being blindsided that somebody blended it in, and a drug testing expert is finding these incidences have skyrocketed. More on this story...By MICHAEL WHITNEY, published October 12, 2022

10/18/2022

Snohomish County Tribune Newspapers, covering Snohomish, Monroe, Everett and the county

Snohomish budget hearings start tonight
SNOHOMISH — Mayor Linda Redmon will release her proposed 2023-24 budget at the Oct. 18 City Council meeting.
Public hearings on the budget are part of the Oct. 18 and Nov. 1 City Council meetings. The City Council meets at 6 p.m. in the Carnegie Building, 105 Cedar Ave.
The Nov. 1 presentation outlines the city’s future major projects. A copy of Redmon’s budget will likely be posted online at www.snohomishwa.gov by Saturday, Oct. 15 within the packet for the Oct. 18 City Council meeting.

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SNOHOMISH COUNTY — Even drug users who'd never want to touch Fentanyl are being blindsided that somebody blended it in, and a drug testing expert is finding these incidences have skyrocketed. More on this story...By MICHAEL WHITNEY, published October 12, 2022

10/18/2022

Snohomish County Tribune Newspapers, covering Snohomish, Monroe, Everett and the county

Lake Roesiger fee public hearing

LAKE ROESIGER — In 2021, the Lake Roesiger community and Snohomish County developed a plan to prevent and reduce harmful invasive plants at Lake Roesiger, including Eurasian watermilfoil, fragrant waterlily, slender arrowhead, yellow flag iris, purple loosestrife and knotweed.
The county now is asking lakeside residents to approve a Surface Water Service Charge for Invasive Aquatic Plant Management on Lake Roesiger.
The plan was approved by 70% of lake area residents in an online survey. Volunteers from the Lake Roesiger Community and Boat Club developed the proposal to fund the plan which uses the surface water fee to cover the costs of controlling and eradicating the invasive species. Funds would solely be used toward Lake Roesiger.
A public hearing will be Wednesday, Oct. 26 at 10:30 a.m. in the Jackson Board Room, Snohomish County Campus or on Zoom. A shortlink for the Zoom meeting is www.tinyurl.com/RoesigerHearing

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SNOHOMISH COUNTY — Even drug users who'd never want to touch Fentanyl are being blindsided that somebody blended it in, and a drug testing expert is finding these incidences have skyrocketed. More on this story...By MICHAEL WHITNEY, published October 12, 2022

10/17/2022

Proposed Washington state statewide change to ban new gas cars from sale in 2035 taking comments | The Snohomish County Tribune newspapers

A formal proposal would ban the sale of new gas-powered and gas-electric hybrid vehicles by 2035 statewide. The state Department of Ecology is taking public comments on this until Oct. 19. Here's how...

A formal proposal would ban the sale of new gas-powered and gas-electric hybrid vehicles by 2035 statewide. The state Department of Ecology is taking public comments on this until Oct. 19. Submit comments online, by mail or at the public hearing. A shortlink to the comment page is www.tinyurl.com/Ec...

10/17/2022

MONROE! 🎉🎉🎉🎉

The Monroe, Washington Chamber of Commerce made the front page of the Snohomish County Tribune Newspapers!! 🎉 📰

Thank you to ALL THE VOLUNTEERS & Frances our Chamber Office Assistant/market extraordinar who also owns Milkwood Custom Furniture for making sure the job gets done and helps coordinate this for Downtown Monroe!!

10/15/2022

Right now:
Accident on Snohomish-Monroe Road with injury
Traffic being handled but approach slowly
Cause of accident unknown
Accident occurred around 1:20pm

10/13/2022

Snohomish County Tribune Newspapers, covering Snohomish, Monroe, Everett and the county

Full closure of US 2 near Skykomish until 5 p.m.

The Bolt Creek Wildfire is still burning. Fire mitigation work is ongoing on U.S. 2 between mileposts 46 to 50. The road will be fully closed through this area while crews are performing fire mitigation work near the roadway as scheduled until 5 p.m.

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SNOHOMISH — A 4-3 vote by the City Council last week put an end to talks of offering developers a tax waiver that intended to jointly encourage development and affordable housing in the Midtown District up Avenue D. So, what's next? More on this story...By MICHAEL WHITNEY, published September 28, ...

10/12/2022

Snohomish County Tribune Newspapers, covering Snohomish, Monroe, Everett and the county

LOWELL-SNOHOMISH RIVER ROAD AND AVENUE D BRIDGE CLOSURE SUNDAY, TRAFFIC IMPACTS IN SNOHOMISH SATURDAY AND SUNDAY

SNOHOMISH — The Lowell-Snohomish River Road and the Avenue D bridge will be closed from about 7:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 16 for the annual Snohomish River Run marathon. First Street is also on the route.
On Saturday, Sept. 15, meanwhile, runners will be using First Street and part of Second Street for the Run for Warmth 5K and 10K runs which go up the Centennial Trail. These fundraise toward the PUD’s Project Pride utility bill reduction program. There is no parking allowed on First Street that morning.
To sign up for these events, go to www.snohomishriverrun.com

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SNOHOMISH — A 4-3 vote by the City Council last week put an end to talks of offering developers a tax waiver that intended to jointly encourage development and affordable housing in the Midtown District up Avenue D. So, what's next? More on this story...By MICHAEL WHITNEY, published September 28, ...

10/10/2022

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10/10/2022

MISSING PERSON

From Snohomish County Sheriff's Office:
The Snohomish County Sheriff’s Office Search and Rescue Unit is seeking the public’s help in locating 76-year-old John Andrew Painter. He was last seen on a walk around 1:30 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 9 in the 12700 block of Alexander Road in south Everett. Painter has dementia and frequently uses public transit. Family members are concerned for his safety due to his medical conditions and the length of time he has been missing.
Painter was last seen wearing a black pair of sweatpants and a gray shirt. If you see him, please call 911.
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10/07/2022

Snohomish County Tribune Newspapers, covering Snohomish, Monroe, Everett and the county

Free legal help

Get free help from legal pros Oct. 13 from 4-6 p.m. at the Everett Public Library’s Evergreen Branch, 9512 Evergreen Way. Registration is recommended; walk-ins will be accommodated if space is available. To sign up for a slot, go to www.epls.org/signmeup
They’ll be back Nov. 10 and Dec. 8.

Scan the weekly briefs for community news and events like this in each Snohomish County Tribune
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SNOHOMISH — A 4-3 vote by the City Council last week put an end to talks of offering developers a tax waiver that intended to jointly encourage development and affordable housing in the Midtown District up Avenue D. So, what's next? More on this story...By MICHAEL WHITNEY, published September 28, ...

10/07/2022

North Bickford Overlay starts Monday

SNOHOMISH — Starting Monday, Oct. 10, a contractor will grind down and put new pavement on Bickford Avenue between Weaver Road and 30th Street.
The overlay is being paid for with $701,475 in federal funds plus $109,000 from the city’s transportation benefit district tax.

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10/07/2022

Snohomish County Tribune Newspapers, covering Snohomish, Monroe, Everett and the county

Snohomish Avenue D yard bid price
SNOHOMISH — Ten million dollars is the minimum price a bidder would have to offer for an 8.6-acre part of the former public works yard site at 13th Street and Avenue D, says a sales teaser brochure found by the Tribune.
Secret sealed bids are due Oct. 14. The county will review the lot of bids Oct. 17 to select the winner and the purchase and sale agreement is expected to be signed Oct. 20. The transaction should close in February 2023.
Marketing materials call the site “Snohomish Terrace.”
Serious bidders can get in touch with the county’s real estate broker, Lee & Associates.

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SNOHOMISH — A 4-3 vote by the City Council last week put an end to talks of offering developers a tax waiver that intended to jointly encourage development and affordable housing in the Midtown District up Avenue D. So, what's next? More on this story...By MICHAEL WHITNEY, published September 28, ...

10/06/2022

SR 9: Nighttime full closure Saturday Oct. 8 at South Lake Stevens Road roundabout

INFORMATION FROM WSDOT:
LAKE STEVENS – Travelers in the Lake Stevens area should plan ahead for an upcoming overnight full closure on State Route 9 at South Lake Stevens Road.

Beginning at 7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 8 until 8 a.m. Sunday, Oct. 9, travelers should plan for a full closure of SR 9 at South Lake Stevens Road for roundabout construction. Contractor crews working for the Washington State Department of Transportation will complete paving and install curbing during this closure.

SR 9 will be closed between 20th and 32nd streets Southeast during this full closure. South Lake Stevens Road will also be closed at SR 9 while crews complete construction at the roundabout.

Additionally, crews will install landscaping at the intersection over the next few weeks and travelers can expect one additional closure later in October to install permanent lane striping for the roundabout.

Detour route

Travelers planning on passing through Lake Stevens using northbound or southbound SR 9 should detour via SR 204 and US 2 (see map below). Local travelers should follow signed detour routes. No local through traffic for vehicles, pedestrians, or cyclists will be allowed during the closure.

Travelers planning on passing through Lake Stevens using northbound or southbound SR 9 should detour via SR 204 and U.S. 2 (see above map). Drivers should follow signed detour routes. Local drivers will be able to access area businesses and residences located outside of the active construction zone. No local through traffic will be allowed.

Detour map below:

10/06/2022

everett.greencitypartnerships.org

Planting Day

Join the Green Everett Partnership for its annual Green Everett Day! Plant native trees and shrubs Saturday, Oct. 22 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Forest Park in Everett.
No experience is necessary and they'll provide tools, training and gloves. It is the group's biggest restoration event of the year.
Sign up at

If you are under 18 and attending the event without a parent or guardian, please come to the event with the waiver below signed by a parent or guardian.

10/05/2022

COUNCIL SEEKS NEW INFORMATION, EXTENDS APPEAL HEARING TO NEXT WEEK OVER CATHCART WAY--HIGHWAY 9 PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT ON COUNTY LAND

Opening arguments and rebuttals were heard Wednesday, Oct. 5 before the County Council today.
The County Council voted to continue the hearing to Wednesday, Oct. 12 at 10:30 a.m. to gain an answer on whether the D.R. Horton purchase-and-sale agreement documents would have been available as a record which is available as a public records request in advance of the contested July hearing conducted by the County Hearing Examiner.

Further coverage will be in the next edition of the Tribune.

http://www.snoho.com/html/stories_2022/09072022_cathcart_crossing_appeal_and_concerns.html

10/04/2022

Brush fire in Monroe's hills was likely accidental --- updated story | The Snohomish County Tribune newspapers

Monroe woodlands brush fire was likely accidental

MONROE -- Fire investigators think the fire in the hills behind Walmart from a couple of Mondays ago in mid-September was probably accidental.

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MONROE — A rush of firefighters tackled a three-alarm brush fire in the hills behind Walmart and along Chain Lake Road Monday, Sept. 19 as a smoke column could be seen billowing from most of north Monroe. Crews jumped on it at about 3 p.m. and got it all doused by about 8 p.m. It burned two acres,...