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Anger boils over a year into Washington’s unemployment mess
Legislators and locals agree, the Employment Security Department failed when people needed it most.
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The Smith Avenue homeless community has suddenly dispersed
A new no sit, no lie ordinance hasn’t taken effect, but the law is already being felt on…
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Lake Stevens high schooler wins a ‘Madden NFL’ national title
Jair Velazquez, 16, dominated the competition en route to a historic esports victory.
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Gone fishing: Trout season has begun across Washington
The Department of Fish and Wildlife stocked more than 16 million trout in state waterways this year.
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Dental staffing shortages are more than a pain in the mouth
With hundreds of open hygienist and assistant positions statewide, local dentists are short-handed.
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County nixes new shelter plan, expands cold-weather refuge
A shelter at the United Church of Christ on Rockefeller Avenue will remain open year-round.
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New digs will give Granite Falls nonprofit room to grow
The small town’s community coalition and food bank have found a home on school district grounds.
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It has been one volatile year in the county’s job market
A 2.8% unemployment rate skyrocketed to 19.3% before easing toward recovery in the past 12 months.
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Restored Carnegie library in Snohomish is nearing a debut
The $2.7 million project modernized the 110-year-old building and preserved historic details.
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In places like Stanwood, Phase 3 gives reason for optimism
Restaurants have welcomed the increased seating capacity, longer alcohol service and larger groups.
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7 years ago: ‘We waved hello, not realizing it was a goodbye’
Forty-three people perished in the 2014 Oso mudslide. On Monday, the community gathered again.
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Everett City Council passes ‘no sit, no lie’ law in 5-1 vote
It affects an area around a homeless shelter but won’t take effect until a village of small shelters…
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Businesses and the homeless at odds over Everett ordinance
Even with a shelter village nearby, some say a limited “no-sit, no-lie” law would criminalize homelessness.
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County wants non-profit food distributor to find a new home
Farmer Frog is operating on unleased land and could cause environmental harm, the county alleges.
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Public speaks out against Everett’s ‘no-sit, no-lie’ proposal
The ordinance would target homeless people near the site of a proposed village of small shelter dwellings.
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Students plead for better mental health support from schools
Three Marysville Getchell seniors want more counselors and improved training for staff.
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Hobbyists and pros bake homemade bread to donate in Everett
Community Loaves delivers the fresh goods to groups helping those who are experiencing food insecurity.
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Waiting for unemployment check: ‘Your case is being processed’
Washington’s imperfect ID verification system has stalled payments for people who need it.
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A brown-bag reprieve for Arlington workers issuing vaccines
With about 1,400 people to vaccinate a day, lunch from Everett’s Kindred Kitchen was a welcome break last…
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Lakefront low-income housing expanding in Marysville
Phase two of the development at Twin Lakes Landing will add 60 units to the Housing Hope property.