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A group of women in Snohomish County raises funds for local nonprofits through the initiative 100+ Women Who Care, gathering again on May 12. The collective has donated $370,000 since its inception six years ago, with an average of $19,000 per event. Their last donation of $23,000 went to Work Opportunities in Lynnwood.
The Snohomish County Council will hold a public hearing on May 14 to discuss proposed amendments to its Critical Areas Regulations, which govern development near sensitive environmental habitats. Council members are divided over amendments aimed at balancing development with environmental protections, particularly concerning wetlands. Opponents warn that reducing buffer zones could harm critical salmonid habitats.
Local author Malcolm Bates and historian Taylor Russell published "First Street Stories," reflecting on Snohomish's historical transformation. The book combines personal memories with historical records, capturing the essence of downtown Snohomish in the 1950s. Bates aims to inspire further exploration of the town's rich history.
Electric bassist Carol Kaye, born in Everett, will be inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame on November 8 for her contributions to music. Kaye, a member of The Wrecking Crew, played on an estimated 10,000 recordings, including hits like “The Beat Goes On” and the theme from “M*A*S*H.”
Mayor Linda Redmon will deliver her State of the City address on Saturday at 11 a.m. in the Snohomish Carnegie Building. The speech will outline the city's goals and upcoming budget proposals, including a potential salary increase for the mayor.
WSDOT warns of significant traffic congestion in Everett as northbound SR-529 closes for construction from May 2 at 11 p.m. to May 6 at 11 p.m. The closure will affect traffic on I-5 and will include additional planned closures later in May.
Former Monroe High teacher Giles Stanton faced new sexual assault charges involving a second underage student, leading to his arrest on May 1. The allegations include rape and sexual misconduct occurring during school hours and continuing after the student moved out of state. This follows previous charges filed against Stanton for similar offenses involving another student.
A man reported that a coyote charged and stalked him and his dog on the Southwest County Trail in Edmonds, Washington. Jerome Thiebaud described the animal's behavior, noting it followed them for about 15 minutes, barking and howling. He emphasized the importance of not feeding coyotes to prevent dangerous encounters.
The Washington Cities Insurance Authority has paid over $275,000 to defend Snohomish Regional Fire & Rescue in a religious discrimination lawsuit filed by eight unvaccinated firefighters. The firefighters, challenging Gov. Jay Inslee's COVID-19 vaccine mandate, seek back pay and benefits totaling between $800,000 and $1.6 million. The case is currently in the federal Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals.
Federal funding cuts and layoffs at the U.S. Forest Service will likely hinder the Washington Department of Natural Resources' prescribed burn program, which is essential for wildfire prevention. As wildfires are expected to increase this season, local agencies may face increased workloads in managing controlled burns and firefighting efforts. Residents are urged to take precautions to mitigate fire risks.