The Washington State Department of Revenue’s Unclaimed Property (UCP) program is breaking records, returning an all-time high of $138.9 million in unclaimed property back to thousands of Washingtonians this past year. “We are proud to be reuniting Washingtonians with what’s rightfully theirs, and in record amounts,” Revenue Director Drew Shirk said. “It’s your money, and…
Snohomish County is investing $1.5 million of its federal American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) allocation into a digital equity initiative operated by Sno-Isle Libraries. According to a Monday announcement, this funding will increase the capacity of their loanable computer with hot spots by 750 devices and will expand their digital navigator program, which helps library…
Mobility is extremely important to quality of life and safety. Making sure all residents have the same pedestrian access is essential to providing those elements. The Americans with Disability Act (ADA) Public Right-of-Way Advisory Committee for Snohomish County Public Works provides feedback and recommendations to the county on the ADA compliance of pedestrian facilities in…
Washington’s Supreme Court in a 5-4 decision on Thursday invalidated some of the restrictions the state Legislature put on law enforcement’s use of tear gas to suppress riots. The ruling overturns part of a state law passed in 2021 that requires police to get approval from the highest elected official in the jurisdiction where tear…
U.S. Rep. Rick Larsen is encouraging all middle and high school students who live in or attend school in Washington’s Second Congressional District to compete in the 2023 Congressional App Challenge (CAC). The annual challenge runs through Wednesday, Nov. 1. Students can sign up to participate and read the full competition rules at www.congressionalappchallenge.us/students. The…
About 50 people gathered at the Lynnwood Library on Tuesday for Building Bridges, an event designed to combat political polarization. City, county, and state officials with voters of all parties joined Snohomish County Council President Jared Mead (Democrat) and Vice President Nate Nehring (Republican) at the library in a conversation about political polarization. The hope…
Steep rent hikes across Washington have spurred local governments into taking action to help keep tenants in their homes, despite landlord pushback against these types of policies. In Bellingham, a November ballot initiative would offer new tenant protections when landlords hike rent by more than 8%. The Seattle City Council has discussed legislation to prevent…
The Lynnwood Public Facilities District is scheduled to meet from 10-11:30 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 12 at the Lynnwod Event Center, 3811 196th St. S.W., Lynnwood. Among the items on the agenda: Quarterly financials, Lynnwood Events Center second-quarter report, master plan update and updates on city planning. The meeting will also can be accessed remotely via…
The Washington Supreme Court ruled Thursday the state is not required to fully cover school construction costs, dealing a blow to districts unable to raise the local tax dollars they need for new buildings and other facility upgrades. In its unanimous decision, the court said Washington’s constitutional mandate for the state to amply fund basic…
Lisa Edwards, superintendent of the Verdant Health Commission, is the guest speaker for the Thursday, Aug. 17 meeting of the Edmonds Civic Roundtable, running from 5-6:15 p.m. at the Edmonds Waterfront Center, 220 Railroad Ave. Edwards will describe how the commission was formed, its current programs and its plans for the future. On Nov. 8,…
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The Sound Transit Board Thursday adopted a final budget and schedule for the new Stride bus rapid transit (BRT) service, including a new bus base and BRT lines on SR 522/NE 145th Street and I-405. Sound Transit expects to begin construction of some project elements this year and to open for service between 2027 and…
At its Wednesday, July 26, board meeting, Verdant Health Commissioners passed a unanimous resolution to rename the Verdant-owned Kruger Medical Building as the Frederick P. Langer building. The building is located at 21600 Highway 99 in Edmonds. The decision posthumously recognizes Fred Langer, a former member of the board of commissioners for Public Hospital District…
Sound Transit is seeking public comment on its proposed Transit Development Plan, which is now available online. Under state law, the agency is required to prepare a six-year transit development plan, as well as conduct a public hearing. The Transit Development Plan contains details on the agency’s goals (and how they align with state and…
This article has been updated to correct that a tweet previously reported to have been deleted still appears. At its Tuesday morning meeting, the Lynnwood Public Facilities District (the District) board of directors unanimously approved a vote of no confidence in its newest board member, Vivian Dong. The vote followed a request that Dong resign,…
The Lynnwood Public Facilities District Board will meet from 10 a.m. to noon on Tuesday, July 11 in the PFD Board Room, 3815 196th St. S.W., Lynnwood. The meeting is also available via Zoom at this link. The meeting ID is 816 4078 7161 and the passcode is 554048. Here’s the agenda: A. Call to…
Over the next six years, Community Transit is planning to deliver the most significant changes to its transit system in decades. With light rail coming to Snohomish County in 2024, the agency said, there is a unique opportunity to reimagine bus service in a way that expands local service and connects people to frequent transit…
The Lynnwood Public Facilities District board will meet from 10 a.m.-noon Tuesday, June 6. Agenda items include an update on the Lynnwood Public Facilities District (LPFD) master plan and review and approval of the LPFD 2023-25 strategic plan. The hybrid meeting will be in the LPFD conference room, 3815 196th St. S.W., Lynnwood, and also…
Snohomish County PUD crews will be busy this summer making electric system improvements and completing preventative maintenance projects. The work helps ensure the PUD maintains high levels of reliability through storm season and meets growing demand, the utility said. PUD crews will be working on a variety of substation and line projects. Among the local…
The Verdant Health Commission will offer technical assistance/office hours on June 8 and 13 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. for any nonprofit organizations that need technical assistance with submitting an online application for funding. Office space and a computer will be available for use. Community members are encouraged to sign up for a time…
Information technology veteran Charles Stearns will join Community Transit as chief information officer, a key executive role supporting the agency’s work to expand fast, reliable and innovative public transit options for Snohomish County. “Charles will bring deep experience to help carry our public transit services into a future that offers people better options to get…
After a six-month recruitment process, John McClellan has been selected as the Alderwood Water and Wastewater District’s (AWWD) new general manager. McClellan, who has served as the district’s interim general manager for the past six months, will now serve the district’s residents officially. “I am pleased to announce that the board of commissioners unanimously agreed…
The Verdant Health Commission, also known as Public Hospital District No. 2, Snohomish County, will hold a free community open house on Thursday, May 18, from 3-5:30 p.m. The event will be held at the Verdant Community Wellness Center, 4710 196th St. S.W., Lynnwood. There will be free blood pressure screenings, health information and community…
Despite expensive damage that can be done by flushing wipes, a recent survey identified an ongoing need for awareness about items that should not be flushed. Many consumers still believe baby wipes, personal care wipes, and disinfecting wipes are “flushable.” That’s according to information released last week by the Washington Association of Water & Sewer…
The Verdant Health Commission is accepting grant applications from May 1 to June 16 from community nonprofits and agencies providing services to South Snohomish County residents in one of the three priority areas: Food Security Mental Health Health care Access In this funding cycle, around $3.2 million will be awarded. Grant awards will be announced…
The Verdant Health Commission will offer a free-grant writing workshop on April 25 from 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. for community nonprofits interested in strategies and tips for submitting a compelling grant application. This virtual skill-building workshop will demystify the grant-writing process and provide the basics for navigating funding opportunities and the core elements of a grant…
