Insurgence of potholes: Where did they come from and what is the Snohomish County doing about it?
SNOHOMISH COUNTY., Wash., March 14, 2022 – It may come as no surprise to motorists that there seems to be a recent increase in potholes on Snohomish County roads this year compared to the past. However, even based on reports and patrols, it is difficult to pinpoint exactly how many potholes the county has seen […]
Mukilteo introduces small cell franchises and passes upgrading chamber software
MUKILTEO, Wash., March 12, 2022 – Mukilteo City Council passed a new contract with Granicus Inc. to upgrade chamber software, discussed county health trends, an AT&T Small Cell Franchise agreement, and Tom Jordal’s recent appointment to the Port of Everett Redevelopment Working Group at its meeting Monday, March 7. All of these items were in […]
Mukilteo Council rejects mayor’s DEI Commission picks
MUKILTEO, Wash., March 8, 2022 – Despite Mukilteo Mayor Joe Marine advancing three candidates for DEI commissioner positions, the city council voted against approving them without any explanation nor asking the candidates, all of whom were present, a single interview question. At Council’s meeting Monday, March 7, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Commission candidates Gauri Sanghvi […]
Lynnwood unveils new sign honoring veterans
LYNNWOOD, Wash., March 8, 2022 – City officials and proud veterans gathered near the upcoming Lynnwood Transit Center, Monday, March 7, to witness the unveiling of Lynnwood’s newest sign honoring veterans. The sign stands near the intersection of 200th and 44th Avenue West and is the first of many soon to be honoring veterans that […]
Free COVID testing at Lynnwood Food Bank each Monday in March
LYNNWOOD, Wash., March 5, 2022 – Snohomish County Health District is conducting free COVID tests at the Lynnwood Food Bank every Monday in March from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Located at 5320 176th Street SW, behind Silver Creek Family Church, PCR testing will be available, with one-to-three-day results, free-of-charge thanks to a partnership between […]
Local Police “plunge” into frigid waters for Special Olympics Washington
LAKE STEVENS, Wash., March 4, 2022 – Plunge Week, an annual fundraiser for the Special Olympics, came to a close Sunday, February 27, with the Lake Stevens Police Department rushing into frigid waters at North Cove Park in Lake Stevens. The annual Special Olympics Polar Plunge challenges participants to “plunge” in creative ways from wearing […]
Snohomish County Public Works’ 2021 Annual Report
EVERETT, Wash., March 3, 2022 – Snohomish County Public Works published its 2021 Annual Report, Adapting in an Evolving World, February 17, chronicling the accomplishments of the largest department in the county despite a challenging pandemic, weather emergencies, and more. “The challenges of 2021 were persistent and complex, but it brought out the best in […]
Superior Court Judge Cassandra Lopez-Shaw passes away
EVERETT, Wash., March 3, 2022 – Snohomish County Superior Court Judge Cassandra Lopez-Shaw passed away Thursday morning, March 3, from an undisclosed cause. Cassandra Lopez-Shaw was first elected by the people of Snohomish County in 2020. She made history by being the very first Latina judge in Snohomish County. Before her role in the Snohomish […]
Lynnwood CC discusses tax relief, council safety, and brings in new Planning Commissioner and City Attorney
LYNNWOOD, Wash., March 3, 2022 – Lynnwood City Council voted in Naz Lashgari as the planning commissioner, Lisa Marshall as city attorney, and discussed fee and tax relief for Lynnwood residents at their Monday, February 28, business meeting. Tax relief for Lynnwood residents At the Council Summit held on January 29, council members indicated that […]
Naz Lashgari new Lynnwood Planning Commissioner
LYNNWOOD, Wash., March 2, 2022 – At Lynnwood’s City Council meeting Monday, February 28, Naz Lashgari was named the city’s newest Planning Commissioner to work alongside Rebecca Samy, Chris Eck, Aaron Lum, Adam Segalla, Patrick Robinson, Layla Bush, Bob Larsen, and Council Liaison Patrick Decker, whom Lashgari ran against for Council Position 2 last year. […]
