Community Transit board approves Transit Development Plan
SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash., September 2, 2022—The Community Transit Board of Directors yesterday approved the agency’s 2022-2027 Transit Development Plan (TDP). Among other things, the six-year plan calls for connecting with regional light rail, expanding local bus service, and piloting innovative new transit services. “The coming of light rail in Snohomish County gives Community Transit a […]
National Night Out is back! Join us on Aug. 2
SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash., Aug 1, 2022 – Meet your local Police and Fire first responders and learn how to keep your neighborhood safer at National Night Out! National Night Out is a nationwide effort that offers community members an opportunity to connect with those serving their community, ask questions and enjoy a summer-style cookout. Last year, 16,000 cities […]
Mainstream Republicans of Washington names new chair
Moses Lake city councilwoman Deanna Martinez has been elected chair of the Mainstream Republicans of Washington, dedicated to promotion of the organization’s principles statewide. Martinez leads a new slate of executive officers taking charge this month. Also named were Peter Condyles, vice chair for operations, and Marissa Gaston, vice chair for events. “I’m excited to […]
Snohomish County Schools: How the pandemic affected student achievement
SNOHOMISH COUNTY, July 25, 2022 – The first round of test scores since the pandemic is in for Snohomish County schools. Almost entirely across the board, fewer students met standards for English, Math, and Science, indicating how the last two years have affected public education. However, this decrease in the number of students that met […]
Altamirano-Crosby unanimously elected Chair of the Snohomish Health District Board
SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash., July 12, 2022 –The Board of Health of the Snohomish Health District unanimously elected Lynnwood Councilwoman Dr. Julieta Altamirano-Crosby as its Chair today. Members not attending today’s meeting were Lake Stevens City Council Member Anji Jorstad, Sultan City Council Member Joe Neigel, and County Councilman Nate Nehring. Chair Dr. Altamirano-Crosby was proceeded […]
Which Snohomish County cities allow July 4th fireworks
SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash. – Despite the use of fireworks being prohibited in some parts of Snohomish County for Independence Day, you may still partake in this July 4th tradition is several cities. For the Fourth of July, all fireworks use is banned in unincorporated areas of southwest Snohomish County. The county ban applies to the […]
Special Olympics Washington returns to in-person Law Enforcement Torch Run
Law Enforcement agencies throughout Washington state returned in-person for this year’s Law Enforcement Torch run, held June 15-17, raising funds and awareness for Special Olympics Washington. The main Torch Run route started at Peace Arch Historical State Park in Blaine and made its way south to Pacific Lutheran University where the Opening Ceremony for the […]
Evergreen State Fair hosts Fair Food Drive July 1-16
MONROE, Wash., June 30, 2022 – The Evergreen State Fair is hosting its annual Fair Food Drive early this year on Saturday, July 16, 2022, from 12:00-5:00 pm in the west parking lot at the Evergreen Fair Park in Monroe. With support from Lee Johnson Auto Family, drop-off options are also available July 1-15, 2022, […]
Rustic Cork Wine Bar coming to Fisherman’s Harbor in the Port of Everett
Rustic Cork Wine Bar, based in Lake Stevens, will be located in Fisherman’s Harbor, next to the new 266-unit Waterfront Place Apartments and Hotel Indigo, and just south of the building now under construction to house the new Asian-inspired Fisherman Jack’s restaurant and South Fork Baking Company opening in late 2022. Owner Kelsey Olson opened […]
Multiple swimmers drown during first heat wave of the year
LAKE STEVENS, Wash., June 28, 2022 – Multiple drownings were reported over the weekend after thousands of friends and families hit local beaches, rivers and lakes to cool down. On Sunday, at 5:43 p.m., Snohomish County Fire and Rescue responded to a 911 call for water rescue in Lake Stevens at Davies Beach. When they […]
