November 24, 2024 2:16 am

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County Council adopts four ordinances to ease housing supply crisis

Housing Supply

EVERETT—The Snohomish County Council on Wednesday, August 14, at a Public Hearing, adopted four ordinances introduced by Councilmember Nate Nehring focused on increasing the available supply of housing and addressing housing affordability challenges. The suite of ordinances continues the efforts initiated by the “Opening Doors to Home Ownership” housing panel held at the Council’s Planning […]

Honoring fallen SPD Officer Joselito “Lito” Barber

Joselito Barber

SEATTLE—The Seattle Police Foundation is raising funds to purchase and install a brand-new public memorial in honor and remembrance of fallen Seattle Police Department Officer Joselito “Lito” Alvarez Barber, killed in the line of duty on August 13, 2006. This fundraising initiative is the 2024 iteration of the Seattle Police Fallen Officer Memorial Project, which […]

Take the bus to the Evergreen State Fair

evergreen state fair

SNOHOMISH COUNTY—Evergreen State Fairgoers can save on parking and gas by taking Community Transit buses to the fair. Buses drops riders off at the Red Gate (west gate) entrance of the fairgrounds in Monroe. The 2024 Evergreen State Fair runs Aug. 22–27 and Aug. 29– Sept. 2. The fair will be closed on Wednesday, Aug. […]

DelBene delivers $960,000 for Chinook Marsh Restoration Project

Chinook Marsh

MARYSVILLE—Representative Suzan DelBene (WA-01) presented Snohomish County government with a $960,000 ceremonial check that will support habitat restoration efforts in Chinook Marsh. DelBene secured the investment in the FY24 federal funding law. The project will restore 430 acres of tidal habitat and nearby drinking water lines. It will strengthen flood protection, restore recreational trails, and support the […]

Letter-to-Editor: South County Fire thanks voters

south county fire

South County Fire thanks voters for approving the benefit charge renewal in the recent election. We are grateful for your support and trust as we strive to provide high quality emergency services to our community. The benefit charge provides a fair and balanced way to distribute emergency service costs because it’s based on building size, […]

Mars to acquire Pringles maker Kellanova for $36 billion

mars kellanova

Mars, Incorporated, a family-owned, global leader in pet care and snacks, and Kellanova, a leading company in global snacking, international cereal and noodles, announced on August 14 that they have entered into a definitive agreement under which Mars has agreed to acquire Kellanova for $35.9 billion, including assumed net leverage. Under the terms of the […]

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