Verizon and AT&T waive usage fees for customers affected by bomb cyclone
Snohomish County cell phone users with an AT&T or Verizon provider could notice a slightly lower-than-expected cell phone bill this cycle as both telecommunication companies waive certain usage in response to last month’s devastating bomb cyclone. For AT&T users who are not currently subscribed to an unlimited plan, all overages on data, whether call or […]
SBA approves disaster assistance for Washingtonians impacted by bomb-cyclone
OLYMPIA—The Small Business Administration (SBA) late Monday, December 23, approved Governor Jay Inslee’s request for a disaster declaration following the Bomb Cyclone that occurred November 17-25. The SBA declaration makes low-interest federal loans available to Washington businesses and residents affected by the storm in Chelan, King, Kitsap, Kittitas, Pierce, Snohomish and Yakima counties. “I appreciate […]
Marysville restores Deering Wildflower Park following storm damage
MARYSVILLE—The City of Marysville has completed repairs at Deering Wildflower Park, 4708 79th Ave. NE, following extensive damage caused by the November 2024 bomb cyclone. The storm downed multiple trees and severely damaged several bridges throughout the park. City crews responded immediately, coordinating more than 7,000 tree services to clear debris and stabilize the area. The […]
SnoPUD approves rate increase representing $32.9M in additional revenue
EVERETT—With a vote of two and one abstention, the Snohomish PUD Board of Commissioners approved a 4.6 percent system-average rate increase for all customer classes during its meeting on January 21, effective April 1, 2025. Both Commissioners Sid Logan and Tanya Olson voted to approve the motion; Commissioner Julieta Altamirano-Crosby abstained. “The most important thing […]
