Snohomish County Council to place Public Safety Sales Tax on November ballot
EVERETT, Wash., – Today, the Snohomish County Council unanimously (5-0) approved the inclusion of a Public Safety Sales Tax levy on the November 5, 2024, general election ballot. The levy was proposed by Snohomish County Executive Dave Somers, and if approved by voters, will bring additional resources to the County’s efforts to reduce crime and […]
County Council Approves Broadband Expansion Projects in Index and Verlot
Today the Snohomish County Council approved contracts with Ziply Fiber to expand broadband access in and around the Town of Index and unincorporated area of Verlot. These projects will bring service to approximately 622 locations in Index and 341 locations in Verlot which are currently unserved by broadband. “As co-chair of the County Broadband Action […]
Marysville’s National Night Out 2024: Building connections with a community cookout
The Marysville Police Department is hosting this fun-filled event with the City of Marysville, Marysville Fire District and local community partners. Join us on Tuesday, Aug. 6, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at Comeford Park (501 Delta Ave.) to spend quality time with first responders, city staff and fellow community members. Get ready for an […]
Deputies, Fire Rescue and SAR Respond to Third Drowning at Eagle Falls This Year
INDEX—Sheriff’s Office deputies, Sky Valley Fire and Search and Rescue (SAR) responded to a drowning near Eagle Falls around 6:40 p.m. Thursday, July 4. A 24-year-old male was swimming in the water with another male. Both males were pulled under the current and the 24-year-old did not resurface. A Fire Rescue swimmer dove into the […]
Community Transit Development Plan public hearing July 10
SNOHOMISH COUNTY—A public hearing on the Draft 2024-2029 Transit Development Plan (TDP) will take place at 3 p.m. on Wednesday, July 10. The Community Transit Board of Directors’ monthly meeting will follow the public hearing. Agenda items for the board meeting include: For the full agenda and information on how to comment, go to communitytransit.org/board-of-directors […]
A bus ride to local community events can add to the fun
Summertime in our region brings amazing weather and some great opportunities to discover fun community events. Community Transit is highlighting how residents can take the bus to get to various activities happening this season around Snohomish County and beyond – from local farmers markets to community celebrations, regional fairs, and much more. With increased congestion […]
New City Administrator coming to Marysville
MARYSVILLE—The City of Marysville welcomes Jennifer Pearson Stapleton as its new City Administrator. She has built her career in local government, most recently as the first City Administrator for the City of Sandpoint, Idaho, where she held that top position from 2016 until early this year. Her first day on the job in Marysville will […]
Mukilteo Traffic Mitigation Fee appeal Public Hearing
MUKILTEO—NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Mukilteo City Council will hold a Public Hearing at their Monday, July 15, 2024, meeting that begins at 6:00 P.M. in the City Council Chambers, located at 11930 Cyrus Way, Mukilteo, WA. The purpose of the hearing is for a Traffic Mitigation Fee Appeal from ABC Learning location at […]
Braver Angels invites you to Game Night to bridge the partisan divide
The Western Washington Alliance of Braver Angels invites you to bridge the partisan divide with a fun and informational Game Night on July 20 from 4-7 p.m. at the Drewel Administration Building, 3000 Rockefeller Avenue, Everett, WA. Are you ready to put politics aside and have some serious fun? Join us for a free night […]
Initiative against banning natural gas in WA state gets 546,000 signatures
OLYMPIA—The Building Industry Association of Washington (BIAW), Let’s Go Washington, the Washington Hospitality Association (WHA) and others on Friday, July 5, submitted the final round of petitions supporting Initiative 2066 to protect natural gas as an energy choice, bringing the total to 546,000+ signatures in 50 days. The 546,000+ signatures gathered is the second-highest for […]
