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…
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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…
Snohomish County PUD has received a 2023 Energy Star Excellence in Marketing Award for efforts in improving customer awareness of its energy-efficiency programs and expansion of electric vehicle outreach. “This award is a reflection of the great work our marketing and conservation teams do every day to promote the easy ways our customers can save energy…
The Verdant Health Commission (Public Hospital District No. 2, Snohomish County), a community-owned hospital district, will host its February public board meeting on Wednesday, March 22 at 5:30 p.m. All public board meetings are in a hybrid format with the option to attend in person at the Verdant Community Wellness Center (4710 196th St. S.W., Lynnwood….
The Lynnwood Public Facilities District (LPFD) will meet from 10 a.m. to noon Tuesday, March 7 at the LPFD conference room, 3815 196th St. S.W., Ste. 136, Lynnwood. The agenda includes a master plan update for the LPFD and discussion and approval of the events center capital budget. The meeting can also be viewed remotely…
The Verdant Health Commission (Public Hospital District No. 2, Snohomish County), a community-owned hospital district, will host its February public board meeting on Wednesday, Feb. 22 starting at 8 a.m. All board meetings are hosted in a hybrid format with the option to attend in person at the Verdant Community Wellness Center, 4710 196th St. S.W.,…
Today, on the one-year anniversary of the “Love Your New Neighbor” heart sculpture unveiling, the Lynnwood Public Facilities District (parent organization of the Lynnwood Event Center and surrounding property) made a big announcement: They have a new name — with the same love for Lynnwood. The new name is The District, signifying the beginning of…
Snohomish County PUD earned a spot on the Smart Electric Power Alliance’s 2023 Utility Transformation Leaderboard for its efforts toward building a carbon-free electric grid and accelerating the transformation to a modern, carbon-free future. This is the first time the PUD has earned a spot on SEPA’s leaderboard. “I’m proud of the work our employees…
The Verdant Health Commission announced Thursday it has awarded $4.3 million in grants to 31 community organizations offering programs and services that address Verdant’s strategic priorities: mental health, health care access and food security. “This funding will ensure that health-elated programming is available and accessible for the community, said Commissioner Karianna Wilson. “By working together…
Become part of Lynnwood’s future by joining the Lynnwood Public Facilities District Board of Directors. The Lynnwood PFD oversees the operation of the Lynnwood Event Center and the surrounding 13 acres. With revitalization efforts underway, the PFD is poised to become the ideal gathering space for residents, visitors, and events. Become part of the team…
The Snohomish County PUD Board of Commissioners recently approved a 2% general rate increase for all residential and commercial electric and water customers. According to PUD news release issued Monday, the PUD board also approved a revised implementation of a base charge for electric customers, modifying the remaining deployment schedule from four years to two….
The Lynnwood City Council has asked the city’s board of ethics to investigate allegations that Councilmember Josh Binda violated city code when he used the council chambers to film a promotional video from which he benefited financially. Following a lengthy discussion about the matter during its Jan. 23 business meeting, the council voted 6-0 –…
