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Snohomish County provides funds to family resource centers, food banks

Snohomish County said it is making temporary funds available to support food access for county residents. According to a news release, the money is being provided through existing partnerships...

Snohomish County sued over alleged past sexual abuse at Denney Juvenile Center

This article was updated Friday to include a statement from the Snohomish County Prosecuting Attorney's Office.  A dozen formerly incarcerated youth filed a federal lawsuit Thursday against Snohomish County, alleging...

Snohomish County Elections reminds voters to return their November general election ballots

With Election Day approaching on Tuesday, Nov. 4, Snohomish County Elections reminds voters that using one of the county’s 35 official ballot drop boxes is the most reliable way to...

Snohomish County: The federal shutdown’s impact on SNAP and WIC recipients

With several federal programs set to be paused starting Nov. 1, the ongoing federal shutdown will impact thousands of Snohomish County residents who rely on federally funded food assistance,...

Snohomish County Food and Farming Center coming to McCollum Park

Mouthwatering news for local food producers and fans of farmers markets: Snohomish County is working to create a robust Food and Farming Center (FFC) in McCollum Park in southeast...

Ballots for Nov. 4 general election mailed later this week

Ballots for the Nov. 4 General Election will be mailed on Thursday, Oct. 16, to about 530,000 registered voters. Voters can expect to receive their ballots starting at the...

County Council Corner: Supporting and preserving Snohomish County’s family farms

Snohomish County’s rich agricultural history is a cornerstone of our culture and heritage. Family farms have long provided fresh, locally grown food while contributing significantly to our economy. Beyond...

Applications open for Snohomish County tourism grants

Snohomish County is now accepting applications for the next round of its tourism grants awarded to projects and activities promoting tourism in the county. The county has $300,000 available for...

Community survey: County seeks input on hazard mitigation plan

The City of Lynnwood, in partnership with the Snohomish County Department of Emergency Management, seeks input from residents through the county's 2025 hazard ranking survey to help create a...

Snohomish County Developmental Disabilities Advisory Board looking for members

Are you passionate about helping to create a community where people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families are respected, valued and fully engaged? Snohomish County’s Developmental Disabilities...

Kim VanPelt appointed new Snohomish County Health Department Director

Snohomish County Executive Dave Somers has appointed Kim VanPelt as the new Health Department Director. She starts Oct. 20, taking on the role about three months after former Director Dennis...

Snohomish County Elections receives national ‘Independence Award’ for outstanding service and accessibility

Last month, Snohomish County Elections was presented with the 2025 Professional Practices Independence Award by the National Association of Election Officials at its 40th Annual National Conference in Salt...

Help choose a new playground design for Martha Lake Airport Park

Martha Lake Airport Park in Lynnwood is undergoing renovations to replace outdated playground equipment. Snohomish County is running a survey Aug. 13 to 25 to gather public input on...

Representative sought for Snohomish County Boundary Review Board

Snohomish County is seeking applicants for a vacancy on the Boundary Review Board. This is a quasi-judicial body that provides an impartial, inter-governmental decision process on proposed annexations, incorporations,...

Snohomish County seeking applicants for behavioral health facilities funds

Snohomish County is encouraging nonprofit or for-profit organizations, local government and federally recognized tribes to review the notice of funding opportunity (NOFO) and submit applications to improve, preserve or...

Snohomish County Parks awarded more than $1.6 million for park improvements 

The Snohomish County Parks and Recreation Division has recently been awarded more than $1.6 million in grant funding to support major upgrades at several popular parks across the county. The...

UW engineering students develop tech solution to improve Snohomish County ballot collection

A team of University of Washington students from the school's industrial and systems engineering department has developed a comprehensive technology solution to help Snohomish County improve its ballot collection...

Snohomish County invites public to Climate Resilience Open House July 30

Snohomish County Department of Conservation & Natural Resources’ (DCNR) Office of Energy & Sustainability is hosting a Climate Resilience Open House for residents and community partners on Wednesday, July 30,...

Snohomish County Council to meet at Woodway Town Hall July 8

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...

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...