Everett Councilwoman storms out of chamber after failed leadership attempt
EVERETT, Wash., January 5, 2023—Everett City Councilwoman Liz Vogeli packed her bag and abruptly left 30 minutes into yesterday’s 84-minute Everett City Council meeting. Approximately 14 minutes earlier both Councilwomen Paula Rhyne, District 2, and Brenda Stonecipher, Member-at-Large, were nominated for Council President / Mayor Pro Tempore for 2023. Councilwoman Stonecipher was nominated by councilmembers Ben […]
Two arrested and charged for Christmas Day power substation attacks
TACOMA, Wash., January 4, 2022—Two Puyallup, Washington, men appeared in U.S. District Court in Tacoma yesterday charged with conspiracy to damage energy facilities and possession of an unregistered firearm, announced U.S. Attorney Nick Brown, in connection to four Pierce County power substation attacks on Christmas Day. Matthew Greenwood, 32, and Jeremy Crahan, 40, were arrested […]
Christmas tree recycling begins this weekend
SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash., January 2, 2022—It is that time again for Christmas trees to be collected from curbside in January. After the tree is collected, typically it is chipped and made into a mulch. To include your tree collection service, post it in comments to be added to the list. Be sure to remove ALL lights, […]
Which Snohomish County cities allow New Year’s Eve fireworks
SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash., December 31, 2022 – Beginning in 2021 for New Year’s Eve, all fireworks use is banned in unincorporated areas of southwest Snohomish County. All cities served by South County Fire now ban fireworks every day of the year: Brier, Edmonds, Lynnwood and Mountlake Terrace. According to the Snohomish County Sheriff’s Office, residents […]
Lynnwood Councilmember Shannon Sessions not running re-election in 2023
LYNNWOOD, Wash., December 30, 2022—After eight years of dedicated work and committed service to the City of Lynnwood and its residents, Shannon Sessions has announced she will not be filing in May to run again for her seat, number 7, on the Lynnwood City Council in 2023. “I’m so grateful to the citizens of Lynnwood […]
Cellist Olivia Marckx will be performing January 9 at Cascade Symphony
EDMONDS – Cellist Olivia Marckx, a top prize winner at the 2022 Coeur d’Alene National Young Artists competition, will be the featured soloist when the Cascade Symphony Orchestra (CSO) – under the direction of maestro Michael Miropolsky – performs its next concert — “Capriccio Espagnole” – on Monday, January 9, 2023. Concert ticket prices are: […]
South County Fire Educator Jennye Cooper honored by Target Zero
South County Fire Public Educator Jennye Cooper received the Snohomish County DUI & Target Zero Task Force Public Education Award for 2022. The task force is a coalition of local agencies partnering to improve traffic safety in Snohomish County. Cooper has been a main contributor to Target Zero’s outreach and education efforts. She has created […]
Snohomish County launches Commercial Property Clean Energy & Resiliency (C-PACER) Program
EVERETT, Wash., December 28, 2022 – On Monday, Snohomish County Department of Conservation & Natural Resources’ Office of Energy and Sustainability launched the Commercial Property Clean Energy & Resiliency (C-PACER) Program. This new program provides a financial tool for commercial property owners to obtain low-cost financing for energy efficiency, natural disaster and resiliency upgrades that […]
Public Hearing Notice: Proposed Lynnwood opioid treatment program
Washington State Department of Health (DOH) asking for public input Lynnwood Comprehensive Treatment Center proposes establishing an opioid treatment program at 2322 196th SW Street, Lynnwood, Washington 98036. To view the presentation, click here. The department will hold a virtual public hearing on December 29, 2022, at 4:30 p.m., to provide an opportunity for the […]
$7 million awarded for road improvements in Lynnwood and Bothell
EVERETT, Wash., Wednesday, Dec. 28, 2022—Snohomish County has been awarded a loan from the Washington State Public Works Board (PWB) for $7 million to help Public Works move forward two road improvement projects, enhancing connectivity in two rapidly growing urban areas of unincorporated Snohomish County. The two projects benefitting from these funds are 43rd Ave […]
