Spada Lake Reservoir spills for first time since 2021 as heavy rain fills County’s key water source
EVERETT—Recent heavy rain has filled the Snohomish County PUD’s Spada Lake Reservoir and caused water levels to reach the Culmback Dam morning glory spillway today, December 10. This is the first time the Spada Lake reservoir has spilled since 2021 as the water level rose 15 feet over the past 48 hours. Water traveling through […]
2026 Legislative Kickoff: April Berg, Sam Low, Carolyn Eslick, Marko Liias talk transportation, new taxes, and housing
EVERETT—The Economic Alliance of Snohomish County held a Legislative Kickoff event on Wednesday, December 10, featuring a panel discussion with Washington State Representatives Sam Low (R-39), April Berg (D-44), Carolyn Eslick (R-39), and Washington State Senator Marko Liias (D-21). Topics of conversation spanned the lawmakers’ priorities going into the 2026 legislative session, and an array […]
Possible record-breaking flooding; calls for evacuations, closures, and state of emergency
WASHINGTON STATE—Meteorologists working with the National Weather Service (NWS) issued weather alerts for Washington residents on Wednesday, December 10, due to, what they’re predicting to be, “record-breaking flooding” – especially in the Puget Sound and Northern Cascades regions. In response, Washington Governor Bob Ferguson signed an emergency proclamation in anticipation of these floods throughout the […]
Evergreen Goodwill becomes first nonprofit to host Amazon Return Kiosks
SEATTLE – Evergreen Goodwill of Northwest Washington has become the first nonprofit—and the first Goodwill organization in the country—to host Amazon’s shipping-box-free, label-free return kiosks in all 21 of its retail locations across five counties. The partnership allows customers to complete two of the most common car-trunk errands in one stop: dropping off unwanted Amazon […]
Emergency Proclamation issued for Snohomish County flooding
SNOHOMISH COUNTY—Flooding along multiple rivers has caused a state of emergency in the county, with ongoing impacts to roads and transportation, emergency services, and private and public properties. Snohomish County Executive Dave Somers issued an emergency proclamation Tuesday afternoon. “Flooding events like this have serious impacts on our communities, particularly our rural areas, and the […]
Marysville Police Department welcomes new K-9 Officers
MARYSVILLE—The Marysville Police Department proudly welcomed two new K-9 officers during a swearing-in ceremony held on Monday, Dec. 8, led by Mayor Jon Nehring and Police Chief Erik Scairpon. K-9 Officers Kona and Charlie were officially sworn in, marking the beginning of a new chapter in service and community protection. Chief Scairpon addressed attendees, reflecting […]
Tickets available for Seattle Men’s Chorus and Seattle Women’s Chorus new 2025-26 Season
SEATTLE – Seattle Men’s Chorus (SMC) and Seattle Women’s Chorus (SWC) return to the stage for the 2025-26 season with five brand-new concerts, which will treat audiences to holiday magic, the importance of legacy, a yellow-brick road celebration, and more. The new season will feature performances across Seattle, along with select shows in Tacoma, Everett, […]
