The Snohomish County Council’s Administrative Committee will meet in at Woodway Town Hall at 6 p.m. this Tuesday, July 8 — part of the council’s in-district annual meetings to give…
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League of Women Voters of Snohomish County primary election forum series scheduled
The League of Women Voters of Snohomish County (LWVSC) and the 2025 Forum Partnership Coalition offer a candidate forum series for the primary election in July. The Coalition includes American…
How many in Snohomish County are experiencing homelessness? Annual count provides an answer
On a single night in January 2025, 1,140 people in Snohomish County were either staying in a shelter, transitional housing or living without shelter, according to the county’s Point-in-Time (PIT)…
Snohomish County’s next hotel-motel grant cycle opens
Snohomish County is now accepting applications for round one of the 2026 tourism grant cycle. The first-round applications will be accepted until Aug. 20, 2025. The grants are funded through…
Snohomish County seeks applicants for Board of Health by June 30
Snohomish County is now accepting applications for a vacant seat on the Board of Health. Community members with lived experience in public health programs or health-related inequities are strongly encouraged…
Snohomish County Health Department Director Dennis Worsham appointed as state’s new Secretary of Health
Snohomish County Health Department Director Dennis Worsham has been appointed Washington’s new Secretary of Health by Governor Bob Ferguson. He will begin his new role July 7, bringing more than…
‘It’s important that we all have a say in where we live’: Esperance residents oppose county rezone proposal
Concerns and frustrations from Snohomish County residents worried about the impact of rezoning in their neighborhoods took up most of the county’s planning commission meeting May 27. The meeting, which…
$78 billion budget and new tax policies headline May 29 Legislative Wrap-Up
Economic Alliance Snohomish County (EASC) will host a virtual Legislative Wrap-Up on Wednesday, May 29, from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. via Zoom. The event will feature state lobbyists Diana Carlen and…
County Public Facilities District Board of Directors seeks members
Become part of the future revitalization of business, financial and commercial districts in Snohomish County by joining the Snohomish County Public Facilities District (PFD) Board of Directors. The PFD explores…
Will the Edmonds New Start center open its doors before winter?
The Edmonds New Start Center — aimed at providing emergency bridge housing for those experiencing homelessness — is still in the permitting phase but the Everett center is moving forward,…
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38 Snohomish County CASA volunteers receive President’s Volunteer Service Award
Thirty-eight dedicated volunteers with the Snohomish County Office of the Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) program were honored with the prestigious President’s Volunteer Service Award (PVSA) for their exceptional advocacy…
Economic Alliance to present Snohomish County update May 20
Economic Alliance Snohomish County (EASC) will host the annual Snohomish County Update on May 20 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Boeing Future of Flight. Presented by The Boeing…
Help available in Edmonds May 21-22 for senior or disabled property tax reductions
Need help applying for the property tax reduction that moderate-income seniors are eligible for? There are still appointments available on May 21 and 22 at the Edmonds Waterfront Center, 220…
Rep. Rick Larsen hosts roundtable meeting about transportation funding, visits Scriber Creek Trail
U.S. Rep. Rick Larsen met with officials from Snohomish County, Edmonds, Lynnwood and other cities Wednesday for a roundtable discussion about current surface transportation projects and priorities and the Bipartisan…
Public invited to comment on draft housing and community development plans April 23
The public is invited to comment on Snohomish County draft housing and community development plans during a meeting on Wednesday, April 23. The Snohomish County Consortia has partnered with Snohomish…
Snohomish County PUD recognized as Reliable Public Power Provider
Snohomish County PUD announced it has been recognized as a Platinum Reliable Public Power Provider (RP3) by the American Public Power Association (APPA) for providing reliable and safe electric service…
Snohomish County Elections providing in-person and virtual candidate workshops
Snohomish County Elections is hosting four candidate workshops throughout April to ensure individuals interested in seeking election to local office this year have the information needed to get their name…
Snohomish County Council votes to allow more ADU construction
More Snohomish County property owners will be allowed to build an accessory dwelling unit (ADU) following action by the County Council this week. The County Council unanimously voted Wednesday to…
Snohomish County Council approves ordinance to expand child care availability
The Snohomish County Council on Wednesday unanimously approved an ordinance aimed at increasing access to child care by reducing regulatory barriers for providers. Sponsored by Councilmembers Nate Nehring and Jared…
Reminder: Snohomish County Human Services hosting Transition Resource Fair March 18
Snohomish County Human Services is hosting a Transition Resource Fair from 4-7:30 p.m. Tuesday March 18, at Cascade High School in Everett. The free community event welcomes individuals with disabilities…
Snohomish County donates surplus vehicles to local nonprofits
Three local nonprofits received county surplus vehicles in the first use of an updated Snohomish County policy that allows for vehicle donation. The Washington West African Center, the Holman Recovery…
CASA program and local partners champion children’s literacy during Black History Month
The Snohomish County Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) Program celebrated Black History Month in February with a special initiative to promote literacy, representation and cultural awareness. The program, in partnership…
Nehring and Mead introduce proposal to increase child care availability in Snohomish County
Snohomish County Councilmembers Nate Nehring and Jared Mead introduced an ordinance this week aimed at improving access to child care across the county. The proposed legislation would reduce local regulatory…
WA courts work to vacate hundreds of thousands of illegal drug convictions
When Lisa Giap opened an email from the Pierce County Superior Court in January 2024 that said her previous drug conviction from 2015 had been cleared from her criminal record,…
Learn to build disaster kits at Mountlake Terrace Library Feb. 24
Learn how to build an effective disaster kit for your home, car or workplace from 6 p.m.-7 p.m., Monday, Feb. 24, at the Mountlake Terrace Library. This class will cover…