Get ready for “Little Moments, Big Memories” at the 2023 Evergreen State Fair!
MONROE, Wash., June 4, 2023 – Gear up for another incredible Evergreen State Fair in Monroe, WA! The fair runs August 24-29 and August 31-September 4, 2023 (closed Wednesday, August 30). “The Evergreen State Fair is one of the most important events in Snohomish County each year. It’s an opportunity for our community to come […]
Snohomish County, Happy Hunger Games! And may the odds be ever in your favor
SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash., May 20, 2023—Elections in Snohomish County have officially kicked off, and like usual, filing week was full of surprises. From a father-son duo vying for Snohomish City Council to entire races in five cities and two school districts uncontested, this election season is going to be a game of strategy, wit, and […]
Snohomish County awards $500,000 in grants to arts and culture organizations
SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash., May 10, 2023 – Executive Dave Somers today announced that Snohomish County is awarding $500,000 to 21 arts and culture organizations. The Arts and Culture Recovery Grants fund organizations so they can continue activities that support public benefit and enhance community engagement through mid-to-large events and festivals held in Snohomish County. These […]
Annual Homeless Point-in-Time count highest in over 10 years
SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash., May 4, 2023—The Annual Homeless Point-in-Time (PIT) count, designed to provide a snapshot of households experiencing homelessness on a single night, was conducted on January 24, 2023. This survey was supported by the efforts of 247 volunteers, County personnel, and partnering agency staff. The 2023 count identified 1,285 people in 1,028 households […]
Snohomish County Public Works wins APWA Project of the Year award
EVERETT, Wash., April 28, 2023 – Snohomish County Public Works staff, funders, contractors, and consultants proudly completed the 180th St SE – Phase I Improvement Project for the benefit of Snohomish County’s residents despite geographic and environmental challenges, and logistical issues stemming from the pandemic. As a result, the project has been recognized as the […]
Arlington Mayor Barb Tolbert announces re-election campaign
ARLINGTON, Wash, April 25, 2023—This morning, Arlington Mayor Barb Tolbert announced she will seek re-election in 2023. Mayor Tolbert was first elected in 2012 and has successfully led the City of Arlington on several key initiatives including: Mayor Tolbert’s tenure has focused on building strong partnerships to benefit the City of Arlington and its residents. When […]
County accepting applications for millions in Conservation Futures Program grants
SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash., April 24, 2023 — Snohomish County is accepting applications for the 2023 Snohomish County Conservation Futures Program (SCCFP) Grants until 5 p.m. on August 18, 2023. Up to $10 million is available for distribution in 2023 for the preservation of open space, agricultural land, and timberland. “Snohomish County is defined by our […]
New discovery at Cascadia Subduction Zone threatens to unleash 9.0 earthquake
NEWPORT, OR., April 20, 2023—Researchers at the University of Washington discovered a unique underwater spring, approximately 50 miles off the coast of Oregon, that is leaking a warm, chemically distinct, liquid from the Cascadia Subduction Zone fault. Researchers theorize this liquid acts as a sort of “tectonic lubricant” that could pose catastrophic consequences to the […]
Snohomish County launches Small Business Innovation Assistance program
SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash., April 19, 2023 – Snohomish County Executive Dave Somers announced today that the County is partnering with Ventures to launch the Small Business Innovation Assistance (SBIA) program. SBIA will provide a full toolkit of technical assistance services coupled with microgrants to help Snohomish County-based small businesses recover from the effects of the […]
Mayors of Marysville and Arlington talk regional transportation improvement projects
SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash., April 15, 2023—Garry Clark-led Economic Alliance Snohomish County hosted Marysville Mayor John Nehring, Arlington Mayor Barbara Tolbert, along with Snohomish County Public Works—Doug McCormick, Deputy Director and County Engineer, and Kelly Snyder, Public Works Director—discuss priority regional transportation improvement projects, on Tuesday, April 12. The conversation was the latest installation of the […]
