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 […]
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 […]