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Snohomish, Washington Patch AM: a 4 min read

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In today's newsletter:

  • What does Snohomish County’s new housing funding rule actually change?
  • Are Snohomish AP students losing out without weighted GPAs?
  • How will Snohomish County use AI after residents weighed in?

Also on today's calendar: June Repair Cafe and 3 more events.

Today's riddle: What do sweet potatoes wear to bed? šŸ¤” (Answer below!)


Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Partly sunny and nice, with a high of 73 and low of 51 degrees.
  • Saturday: Sunny and very warm, temps: high: 81, low: 57.
  • Sunday: Very warm, with a high of 87 and low of 60 degrees. 🌶 Hot!

šŸ“° News we're reading

1. Snohomish County Council adopts housing funding ordinance despite pushback from local providers (mymltnews.com) — Snohomish County Council has approved a closely watched housing-funding ordinance that bars county dollars from favoring low‑barrier ā€œHousing Firstā€ projects over treatment‑ or sobriety‑focused housing, despite concerns from providers like the Housing Authority of Snohomish County. After lengthy public testimony, councilmembers also advanced measures on behavioral‑health facility funding and penalties for exposing children to controlled substances, setting up important next steps for local housing and recovery services.
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2. How Important are Weighted GPAs (alltheedge.com) — Students at Glacier Peak High are debating whether Washington — and specifically the Snohomish School District — should adopt weighted GPAs, since district policy currently treats all classes the same and reserves valedictorian honors for 4.0 students only. The article explains how weighted GPAs work, notes that colleges already account for course rigor, and highlights concerns that hard‑working AP students in Snohomish aren’t fully recognized.
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3. Snohomish County residents send government AI use recommendations to County Council (mylynnwoodnews.com) — Dozens of Snohomish County residents spent three weekends crafting recommendations on how county government should use artificial intelligence, emphasizing transparency, human oversight and accountability. Their report now heads to the County Council, which could turn these ideas into ordinances that shape everything from permit responses to public‑assistance decisions affecting local households.
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4. Strangles Case Confirmed in Snohomish County, Washington (thehorse.com) — A horse at a private facility in Snohomish County, Washington, has tested positive for strangles and is quarantined under veterinary care, prompting a reminder about this contagious equine disease. Local horse owners should watch for symptoms like fever, nasal discharge and swollen lymph nodes, and tighten quarantine and hygiene practices to reduce the risk of further spread.
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  • Hi all!
    I just moved here this past weekend and my cat went missing yesterday. Her name is Maysie and she comes to me when I whistle (even better if you have… (Nextdoor Downtown Snohomish)
  • Anybody a geneolgiat here?
    Not affiliated with the Mormon church? My Dad would like to express his paternal line. (Nextdoor Machias/Forest Glade)
  • Cintas posted a job opening for Warehouse Associate - Washroom Operator - 2nd Shift in Everett. Apply here.
  • Mathnasium posted a job opening for Math Instructor / Tutor in Mill Creek. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Snohomish here.

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Yammies! (Thank you Lynda S. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Snohomish

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