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Snohomish County Council adopts 2023 County budget
This week, the Snohomish County Council passed a $1.5 billion operating budget for the upcoming 2023 fiscal year. The adopted budget passed unanimously. “As Council Chair, it has been an honor to lead the process to pass the... — Updated 11/11/2022
South County Fire to hold public hearing on Nov. 15
South County Fire Commissioners will hold public hearings Nov. 15 on two matters under consideration by the board: the proposed 2023 regional fire authority (RFA) budget and proposals for commissioner election redistricting to... — Updated 11/11/2022
'I-5 Stilly Doe' identified using DNA technology
This week, Snohomish County Medical Examiner Office staff announced the identification of "I-5 Stilly Doe," an individual who had been found in the Stillaguamish River near I-5 in... — Updated 11/11/2022
Edmonds College to host Amazon hiring event
Amazon will host a hiring event at Edmonds College from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Nov. 15-17 at Alderwood Hall, Room 105. The three-day event is designed to allow students to apply for jobs, complete any necessary testing, and sign on... — Updated 11/11/2022
Everett Public Schools board recognized for governing excellence
The Everett School Board has been selected as a 2022 WSSDA Board of Distinction for presenting exemplary evidence of ongoing professional development, addressing opportunity gaps,... — Updated 11/4/2022
Rep. DelBene submits 15 community projects for funding
This week Rep. Suzan DelBene (D - District 1) submitted 15 community projects in Washington's 1st Congressional District to be considered for the dedicated fiscal year 2023 funding.... — Updated 5/20/2022
Mill Creek Garden Club spruces up park
A group of Mill Creek Garden Club volunteers recently tackled the job of cutting away the decayed unsightly fronds on the many sword ferns that thrive in the Veterans Monument area... — Updated 5/20/2022
Jackson's Koo honored with Superintendent's Scholarship Award for Excellence
Jackson High School Lindsay Koo was among four graduating seniors from the Everett Public Schools named as winners of the 35th annual Superintendent’s Scholarship Award for Excellence. The four were surprised by Superintendent... — Updated 5/20/2022
Archbishop Murphy athletic booster Roman Miller dies
Roman Miller, a longtime supporter of Archbishop Murphy High School and its athletic programs, has died, according to AMHS President Steve Schmutz. In a Facebook post, Schmutz said... — Updated 5/19/2022
County work crews preparing for next round of snow
Snohomish County Road Maintenance crews anticipate more snowfall beginning Wednesday night and are continuing to sand and salt area roads as conditions have been too wet to apply deicer. Crews will continue 24/7 plowing, salting, a... — Updated 12/29/2021
Sen. Liias selected to chair Senate Transportation Committee
Sen. Marko Liias (D- Everett) was chosen to chair the Senate Transportation Committee in an internal vote Thursday, Dec. 9, by the Senate Democratic Caucus. "It is an honor that my... — Updated 12/9/2021
Community Transit board to adopt budget
The Community Transit Board of Directors’ monthly board meeting will be at 3 p.m., Thursday, Dec. 2. The board will consider action on: • Adoption of the 2022 budget • Purchase of heavy duty transit buses • Purchase of... — Updated 12/1/2021
Santa's paddleboarders to float Cottage Lake
For the second year in a row, Northwest paddleboarders will gather at Cottage Lake in Woodinvile at 11 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 19, to float the lake in holiday outfits as a benefit for the Maltby Food Bank. Stand Up Paddleboarders,... — Updated 12/1/2021
County leaders propose to authorize affordable housing funding
On Wednesday, Snohomish County leaders—including Executive Dave Somers, Council Chair Stephanie Wright, and Council Vice Chair Megan Dunn—proposed to authorize new funding for affordable housing through a 0.1% sales tax, as... — Updated 12/1/2021
Councilmember Nehring questions lack of transparency with sales tax proposal
Wednesday morning, the Snohomish County Council introduced a proposal to raise the countywide sales tax rate to fund additional taxpayer-subsidized housing in Snohomish County. On the same day as its introduction, a public hearing... — Updated 12/1/2021
Police Blotter | Nov. 12 to Nov. 18
Nov. 12 Malicious mischief Police responded to a the report of a malicious mischief incident in the 16300 block of Mill Creek Boulevard after a Snohomish County man reported the... — Updated 11/27/2021
Agreement with former city manager Michael Ciaravino finalized
Immediately after last week's city council meeting, where the Council approved a separation agreement and release, former city canager Michael Ciaravino signed the agreement... — Updated 11/24/2021
Snohomish County prosecutor Adam Cornell will not seek reelection
Adam Cornell, who rose through the ranks in the Snohomish County Prosecutor's office to be elected prosecutor, said he will not run for a second term. Cornell, who lives in Edmonds, said he will finish his term, which runs through... — Updated 11/24/2021
Cummings announces campaign for Snohomish County Prosecutor
Snohomish County Chief Civil Deputy Prosecutor Jason Cummings announced last week he will be running for Snohomish County Prosecutor. Cummings has spent close to the past 25 years a... — Updated 11/24/2021
V-safe app helps monitor COVID vaccines
According to the Snohomish Health District, V-safe is a smartphone-based tool that uses text messaging and web surveys to give personalized health check-ins after receiving a COVID-19 vaccine. Through v-safe, you can quickly tell... — Updated 11/24/2021
Residents invited to help redesign bus network for arrival of light rail
Community Transit is asking for help from people who live and travel in Snohomish County in redesigning local bus service to better serve the county when light rail reaches... — Updated 11/24/2021
Music at Cascadia Art Museum: Brahms and Bach
Cascadia Art Museum continues its classical chamber music concert series Sunday, Nov. 21, at 6 p.m. with violist Mara Gearman from the Seattle Symphony and internationally... — Updated 11/19/2021
Northwest Stream Center to sell live, wild holiday trees
The Adopt A Stream Foundation will be selling live and wild Holiday Trees for Salmon at the Northwest Stream Center from Dec. 4-18. Shoppers can also purchase gifts at the Nature... — Updated 11/19/2021
Keep local storm drains clear of debris to prevent flooding
With the recent rainfall, officials are remaining everyone that it is important to keep an eye on local storm drains and keep them clear of debris that could allow flooding. Fallen... — Updated 11/19/2021
Police Beat | Nov. 5 to Nov. 11
Nov. 5 Defective equipment Officers stopped a vehicle for defective equipment and lane travel in the 800 block of 128th St SW. A 28‐year old Arlington female was arrested and... — Updated 11/19/2021
