America’s 250th Birthday Fireworks Guide: Where to celebrate, discharge your own safely, and banned

SNOHOMISH COUNTY—Get ready for a special Fourth of July in Snohomish County as the country celebrates its 250th Birthday! While personal fireworks are banned in cities like Everett and Lynnwood, you can catch professional displays at Mountlake Terrace’s Lake Ballinger, Everett’s Thunder on the Bay, Marysville’s Ebey Waterfront Park, and Arlington’s Quake Park Fireworks Display. The […]

Nate’s Corner: Pressing “pause” on County-wide data centers

Data centers have become a significant topic of public interest and concern. While these facilities play a role in supporting many digital services, their impacts on land use, infrastructure, energy and water demand, and neighboring communities weigh heavily on the minds of many Snohomish County residents. That is why I recently proposed a temporary moratorium […]

America’s 250th Anniversary: Where to Celebrate 250 Years of Independence

TACOMA—July 4, 2026, marks the 250th anniversary of the adoption of the Declaration of Independence and the founding of the United States of America. This historic milestone is an occasion to celebrate and recognize the significant contributions Washingtonians have made to local, state, and national history. “The 250th anniversary is an opportunity to come together to reflect on our […]

Lynnwood City Council seeks nominations for PFD Board of Directors

LYNNWOOD—The Lynnwood City Council is seeking nominations of an individual from interested organizations or businesses for Position No. 2 of the Lynnwood Public Facilities District Board of Directors. The Lynnwood Public Facilities District Board of Directors is the governing body that oversees the operation and management of the Lynnwood Event Center and the surrounding thirteen-acre […]