Snohomish County Auditor Garth Fell this week launched a series of information sessions — in partnership with the League of Women Voters and Sno-Isle Libraries– to share insights into the…
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County Executive Somers: Proposed biennial budget focused on sustaining services
Snohomish County Executive Dave Somers presented his proposed 2025-26 biennial budget to the Snohomish County Council Wednesday morning. According to a news release from the executive’s office, this is the…
Washington primary results certified, recount ordered in lands commissioner race
The Washington Secretary of State’s office on Thursday certified the results of the state’s Aug. 6 primary and directed a hand recount of votes in the state lands commissioner race….
County council adopts ordinances to increase housing supply
The Snohomish County Council voted 5-0 Wednesday to adopt four ordinances focused on increasing the available supply of housing and addressing housing affordability challenges. The suite of ordinances — introduced…
Counties sue Washington over decision to keep sentenced juveniles in local jails
The Washington State Association of Counties is suing the state over its decision to suspend intakes at two juvenile detention centers and house newly convicted youth in county jails due…
Snohomish County invites community members to complete wildfire readiness survey
The Snohomish County Department of Emergency Management has launched a first-ever survey to determine just how ready area residents and businesses are to safely live with rising wildfire risks. Results…
Pledging to deliver ‘top-notch elections’ for Snohomish County, officials cut ribbon for new center
Snohomish County Auditor Garth Fell welcomed local officials, community leaders and the media to a ribbon-cutting ceremony and tour of the county’s new Elections Center in Everett. Located on the…
Officials cut ribbon for new Edmonds College fuselage lab
U.S. Rep. Rick Larsen and several local and state elected officials participated in a ribbon-cutting ceremony Tuesday for the grand opening of Edmonds College’s new fuselage lab, located at the…
Snohomish County accepting applications for vacancy on lodging tax advisory committee
Are you passionate about the long-term development of Snohomish County as a regional, national and international destination? Then this may be a great opportunity for you. According to a news…
Snohomish County seeks candidates for two open positions on Evergreen State Fair Advisory Board
The Evergreen State Fair Advisory Board has two positions that are open for nominations and applications. The open positions are for Snohomish County Council District 3 (Lynnwood/Edmonds area) and District…
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Crews extinguish small fire at Southwest Recycling and Transfer Station; no injuries or damage
Snohomish County Public Works said that a small fire at the Southwest Recycling and Transfer Station in Mountlake Terrace May 28 serves as a reminder to dispose of flammable items…
Snohomish County releases 2024 Point-in-Time count of homelessness
Snohomish County Human Services released Monday the Annual Point-in-Time (PIT) count, designed to provide a snapshot of households experiencing homelessness on a single night. This survey was supported by the…
Economic Alliance Snohomish County hosts 2024 Snohomish County Update May 28
Economic Alliance Snohomish County is proud to announce the Snohomish County Update, set to take place on May 28 at the Boeing Future of Flight Aviation Center. This annual event…
Snohomish County Council approves ordinance banning sale of fireworks in areas that prohibit use
The Snohomish County Council Wednesday voted unanimously to prohibit the sale of fireworks in all “no fireworks areas” where their use is currently banned. The ordinance would have no impact…
Fifth graders get to sample justice system during annual South District Court Law Day
About 700 fifth graders from 10 schools in the Edmonds School District experienced their first taste of the justice system at Lynnwood’s South District Court during the 35th annual Law…
In ‘full-circle’ moment, Rivera sworn in as Snohomish County’s newest Superior Court judge
Former Edmonds Municipal Court Judge Whitney Rivera was sworn in Thursday as Snohomish County’s newest Superior Court judge. Rivera replaced Judge Anita L. Farris, who retired from the bench April…
Emergency bridge housing at former Edmonds hotel moving forward now that meth decontamination complete
The emergency bridge housing planned at the former America’s Best Value Inn on Edmonds’ Highway 99 is moving forward, now that methamphetamine decontamination is completed at the site, Snohomish County…
Applicants sought for vacancy on Snohomish County Parks Advisory Board
Do you love parks, trails, open spaces and great places to recreate? Are you passionate about recreation or interested in how parks, trails and other recreation facilities are planned, designed,…
Southwest Recycling and Transfer Station in Mountlake Terrace closed May 6-26
The Southwest Recycling and Transfer Station in Mountlake Terrace will be closed May 6-26 for floor repairs, Snohomish County Solid Waste said. The recycling area will also be closed. Customers…
With Thursday groundbreaking, Lynnwood Neighborhood Center closer to reality
This story was updated to correct donation amounts and building square footage. The dream of building a “one-stop hub” for human services in South Snohomish County moved a step closer…
Snohomish County sports tourism in 2023 generates $27.8 million in economic impact
In 2023, Snohomish County hosted 100 sporting events that generated $27.8 million in economic impact and generated 29,681 room nights — and brought 144,266 visitors to the county. That’s according…
State transportation commission learns about local, regional issues during Edmonds meetings — day 1
Part 1 of 2 parts The Washington State Transportation Commission met in Edmonds for two days this week – part of its effort to learn more about regional and local…
Snohomish County to begin construction on 36th and 35th Ave W corridor later this month
The corridor of 36th/35th Avenue West is a busy one, providing a north-south route that connects Lynnwood to Highway 99, in a densely-populated area with limited access to state highways…
Snohomish County accepting comments on draft housing and community development plan
Snohomish County has released a draft affordable housing and community development plan for the Snohomish County Urban County Consortium that proposes spending over $5.7 million in federal grant funds to…
Reminder: Transition Resource Fair for those with developmental disabilities March 26
The Snohomish County 2024 Transition Resource Fair will run from 4-8:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 26 at Cascade High School in Everett. This is a free community event that welcomes individuals…