COMMENTARY: Reduce political divisiveness with nonpartisan county elections
The 2026 County Charter Commission voted to bring to the voters an amendment to the County Charter eliminating the requirement that County elected officials declare party affiliation when running for office. The Charter Commission is an elected body of individuals representing citizens from across the County. The voters across the County will have the opportunity […]
Vote “Yes” on all 5 Snohomish County charter amendments
[Future 42] — This November, Snohomish County voters will be asked to vote on five amendments to the county charter that have been submitted for their consideration by the 2026 Snohomish County Charter Review Commission. At Future 42 Snohomish County, our mission is to turn frustration into action and empower citizens to build a stronger future. […]
Snohomish County Closes Paradise Valley and Southwest County Park Over Hazardous Trees
SNOHOMISH COUNTY – Snohomish County Parks & Recreation is closing portions of Paradise Valley Conservation Area (PVCA) and the entirety of Southwest County Park (SWCP) due to hazardous trees identified during recent forest health surveys. The closures are intended to protect park visitors from the risk of falling trees while the county develops plans to […]
Bird flu spreads to Washington dairy farms
OLYMPIA [Aspen Ford] — Bird flu is hitting Washington dairy farms and it’s spreading fast. The Washington State Department of Agriculture confirmed the first detections in two Yakima County dairy herds in early October. On Oct. 26, the agency reported the highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in Benton County. In the span of three weeks, 27 […]
Everett targets illicit massage businesses over trafficking concerns
EVERETT — The City of Everett has partnered with the Washington state attorney general’s office to address illicit massage businesses, resulting in the closure of numerous suspected operations following a multi-month emphasis, officials said Thursday. Everett police identified 44 locations this year suspected of operating illicit massage businesses. The police and fire departments, with support […]
