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Monroe Mayor Geoffrey Thomas will step down after three terms, prompting a mayoral race between Patsy Cudaback and Heather Fulcher. Ballots will be mailed starting October 17, with the election scheduled for November 4. Both candidates emphasize their commitment to the community and aim to address local issues.
Sound Transit proposes an overnight express bus service between Seattle and Everett to address transit gaps when the Link light rail ceases operations. The new ST Express route aims to connect key areas, though it will not serve popular nightlife districts like Pioneer Square and Capitol Hill. Feedback is being collected through a survey open until November 7.
Snohomish City Council postponed a vote on new regulations for electric bike and scooter use in city parks and trails. The proposed rules would limit e-bikes to pedal-assist mode only, aiming to enhance pedestrian safety amid complaints of e-bike usage in skate parks.
Snohomish mayoral candidates Aaron Hoffman and incumbent Linda Redmon faced over 250 residents at an Oct. 6 candidate forum, addressing crucial city issues. Redmon emphasized fiscal responsibility and public safety, while Hoffman highlighted the need for improved permitting and community engagement.
A DUI driver eluded police and crashed into two vehicles on the U.S. 2 trestle, causing one vehicle to roll and another to hit the guardrail. The driver, a 40-year-old Arlington man, sustained injuries and was apprehended after falling from the trestle. The highway was closed for nearly six hours for the investigation and cleanup.
Everett will offer free transit rides to residents along Casino Road, following the closure of the Fred Meyer store. Route 12, which connects Seaway Boulevard to the Everett Mall, will operate fare-free until March 2026. Mayor Cassie Franklin deemed the situation an emergency, as many residents rely on the store for essential goods.
Eight firefighters are appealing a ruling against them in their religious discrimination lawsuit against Snohomish Regional Fire and Rescue (SRFR) to the US Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals. They argue that their employer failed to accommodate their requests for religious exemptions from the COVID-19 vaccine, which has led to their sidelining. Their attorneys are seeking a rare en banc review, asserting that the case holds national importance for religious freedom.
Everett Police Department plans to deploy drones as first responders to 911 calls by the end of October. The program will include six drones stationed at various locations, enhancing public safety by responding to incidents like tracking suspects and locating missing persons. The initiative aims to improve emergency response times across the city.
Everett school bus drivers may strike if contract negotiations with Durham School Services fail. Key issues include wage disparities and how medical clearances are managed. Union president Pete Lamb warns that a strike is imminent if an agreement is not reached by the next negotiation date on October 15.
Snohomish County will host public open houses on Oct. 9 and Oct. 11 to discuss the future Food & Farming Center at McCollum Park. The center aims to support local farmers with processing facilities, a commercial kitchen, and an indoor farmer’s market. Community feedback will be collected during the events.