State regulators approve Puget Sound Energy rate case settlements
LACEY, Wash., December 23, 2022—On Thursday, state regulators approved hundreds of millions of dollars in rate increases for Puget Sound Energy electric and natural gas customers beginning January 1, 2023. PSE services natural gas to Snohomish County. The Utilities and Transportation Commission approved three settlement agreements establishing a multi-year rate plan for the company as required by […]
Garbage services suspended across Snohomish County
SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash., December 23, 2022—Today both Waste Management and Republic Services announced suspension for all garbage and recycling service pickups throughout Snohomish County due to hazardous road conditions from last night’s freeze. Customers are asked to place carts on the curb for pick up the next service day. “Attention Friday Residential Customers: Your services cannot be provided today. […]
$254 million secured for Lynnwood Link Extension in Omnibus Package
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell (D-WA), who chairs the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation, announced that she has secured $583 million of funding for two key Puget Sound region transit projects – Lynnwood Link Extension and Federal Way Extension – in the final Fiscal Year 2023 Omnibus Appropriations bill, which funds […]
Marysville gets tough on public drug use and inappropriate transit behavior
MARYSVILLE, Wash., December 21, 2022—Citing the need to protect the general public and maintain a safe community, the Marysville City Council has adopted new laws prohibiting drug use in public places and disruptive or inappropriate transit behavior. The Council unanimously approved both actions at its December 12 meeting. Similar to existing state laws that prohibit […]
Woman seriously injured in Lynnwood house fire Tuesday night
LYNNWOOD, Wash., December 21, 2022—Dispatchers received multiple 911 calls around 8:45 p.m. reporting smoke and flames coming from a house in the 5800 block of 186th Pl SW. A neighbor went inside the small single-story home and rescued a female resident before firefighters arrived. Medics transported her to Harborview Medical Center. Her injuries appeared to […]
Sound Transit named Owner of the Year by Engineering News Record Northwest
SEATTLE, Wash., December 20, 2022—The editors of Engineering News Record (ENR) have named Sound Transit as 2022 Owner of the Year for ENR Northwest. ENR is a leading news publication for the engineering and construction industries across the country. Each year ENR identifies and recognizes project owners for excellence in planning, design, construction and project […]
Local tribes donate hundreds of thousands of dollars to help those in need
SNOHOMISH COUNTY, December 20, 2022—The Stillaguamish Tribe proudly donates over half-a-million dollars to the Greater Snohomish County and the Foundation for Edmonds School District receives a $15,000 grant from the Puyallup Tribe of Indians Charity Trust Board. The Stillaguamish Tribe displays its support for those in need with generous donations of $200,000 to Northwest Harvest, […]
Applicants sought for Community Development Projects
SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash., December 20, 2022—Snohomish County is encouraging nonprofit organizations and government agencies to review the Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) and submit applications for public facilities and infrastructure projects. An estimated $1,061,852 in federal funds is anticipated to be available for the 2023 program year, which begins July 1, 2023. Projects must benefit […]
Winter storm warning in effect until Tuesday night
NOHOMISH COUNTY, December 19, 2022—The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Warning from 7 p.m. tonight until 7 p.m. on Tuesday. Heavy snow is expected – between two to eight inches. Light snow accumulation is expected to return Thursday with temperatures dipping to a low of 18oF. Travel will be very difficult and before […]
Residents are strongly urged to verify broadband coverage on FCC map
Snohomish County, Wash., December 19, 2022 – Snohomish County Executive Dave Somers urges residents and businesses to review the accuracy of their broadband coverage in the recently released Federal Communications Commission’s (FCC) National Broadband Map. The federal government will use this map to distribute billions in funding to close broadband access gaps throughout the country. […]
