Snohomish County PUD customers will be seeing a 5.8% rate increase starting April 1. The PUD Board of Commissioners agreed to the rate increase during its March 5 commission meeting….
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Edmonds School District cancels classes for Thursday; community news presentation rescheduled for Feb. 8
The Edmonds School District canceled classes for the second straight day Thursday, citing icy road conditions. As a result, Edmonds Waterfront Center programming is also canceled, which includes the My…
Schools closed due to icy conditions, prompting city program cancellations, delays
The Edmonds School District canceled school Wednesday due to icy road conditions, and other facilities followed suit. “While some neighborhoods may be fine, others are unsafe for travel today,” the…
City shares plan for handling snow and ice in Lynnwood
Around 3 p.m. Thursday, the snow many anticipated began to fall in Lynnwood. A few snowflakes became a steady blanket, covering passing cars on 196th Street Southwest. In a conversation…
PUD offers tips to conserve energy, protect pipes in cold weather
With the National Weather Service forecasting extremely cold temperatures across the Puget Sound region this weekend, the Snohomish PUD is encouraging customers to prepare now to conserve energy to keep…
Edmonds’ St. Alban’s Episcopal Church to open warming center Friday
With snow and frigid temperatures in the forecast this week, Edmonds’ St. Alban’s Episcopal Church will offer a warming center at the church on Friday, Jan. 12 from 9 a.m. to…
Cold, wet, windy weather ahead — and some safety tips
Cold weather can be dangerous. And with significant rain and wind in the local forecast (and a blizzard warning in effect across the mountain passes), here’s some important information to…
Prepare in advance for severe winter weather
Winter storms can have significant impact on local communities. They can be both destructive and disruptive. Know what to do before, during and after a storm. The Washington State Fire…
Alderwood Water District offers tips to safeguard water pipes in freezing weather
As colder weather and the freezing season approaches, the Alderwood Water & Wastewater District (AWWD) is reminding residents to take proactive measures to safeguard their water pipes against freezing temperatures….
‘Home for the Holidays’ traffic safety campaign begins
The Washington State Patrol (WSP), in partnership with the Washington Traffic Safety Commission (WTSC) and law enforcement agencies across the state, are beginning the “Home for the Holidays” traffic safety…
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Time to prepare for winter driving, WSDOT says
Winter’s on its way with some snow and icy conditions, and the Washington State Department of Transportation has tips on how stay safe and keep everyone moving this winter. “Many…
PUD offers tips to conserve energy, water during heat wave
Along with the temperature, Snohomish County PUD customers’ power and water demands promise to climb over the next few days. The PUD is prepared to meet high energy and water…
Hottest temperatures of the year forecast for Western Washington this week
The National Weather Service is predicting “dangerously hot conditions” across much of Western Washington now through Thursday evening. Temperatures are forecast to reach the high 90s and pass 100 degrees…
PUD implements new approach to keep power on during heat events
Starting July 23, Snohomish County PUD will no longer disconnect residential customers’ electricity or water service for the duration of high-heat events. Additionally, the PUD will reconnect any previously…
Wildfire smoke forecasted to impact Washington again this season
As the climate changes, the threat of wildfires looms larger every year. The Washington State Department of Health is urging the public to prepare now for smoke that can make…
Reader view: Consider offering water bowls for wildlife as temperatures rise
You might have noticed that the first excessive heat warning of 2023 hit us even earlier than usual this year. We are now seeing temperatures above 80 degrees even before…
With snow and ice in forecast, Sound Transit offers tips for commuters
The National Weather Service is forecasting snow, ice, and wind in Snohomish, King and Pierce counties over the next several days, which may have an impact on regional transportation. Here…
Over 6,000 customers lose power Christmas night due to high winds
Approximately 6,000 customers in Lynnwood, Edmonds, Mountlake Terrace and Brier lost power Sunday night as high winds whipped through the area. Snohomish County PUD Media Liaison Kellie Stickney said Monday…
Driving for the holiday? Prepare for more weather challenges
The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) notes it’s been a challenging few days for drivers who’ve faced snowy, icy roads in the lowlands north of Seattle and for those…
South Snohomish County Cold Weather Shelter open Dec. 22-23
The South Snohomish County Cold Weather Shelter will be open Thursday and Friday evening, Dec. 22-23, as temperatures are expected to drop into the low 20s overnight. Upon arrival, individuals…
I-5 express lanes in Seattle to remain southbound through at least Dec. 21
The Interstate 5 express lanes in Seattle will remain open in the southbound direction through at least mid-morning, Wednesday, Dec. 21 due to snow and ice. The express lanes normally…
City plows working hard to keep roads clear during winter storm
With heavy snow and slick roads making driving treacherous, the City of Lynnwood said its snow plows were busy clearing local roadways Tuesday morning and will continue plowing into the…
Verdant supports cold weather services aimed at helping those without permanent housing
The Verdant Health Commission said it has funded two organizations that provide critical services to help the unhoused during winter months: South County Fire and the Cold Weather Shelter. As…
PUD works to repair damage that cut power to about 28K customers; schools and Edmonds College closed
Updated with additional details about the City of Lynnwood storm response. Southwest Snohomish County residents awoke to power outages, downed power lines and broken tree limbs following a windstorm that…
Thousands left without power Tuesday night
Thousands of Snohomish County PUD customers were without power Tuesday night in Edmonds, Lynnwood and Mountlake Terrace, according to the PUD outage map. There were reports of transformers blowing amid…