Cindy Gobel launches campaign for Snohomish County Auditor
Snohomish County, Wash., May 9, 2023—Prior elections official, former law enforcement personnel, and community advocate, Cindy Gobel, launches her campaign for Snohomish County Auditor. “I’m running because democracy and electoral integrity are central to our identity as Americans. For the past several years, our trust in these fundamental systems has been challenged. The work of […]
Mayors across Snohomish County support recriminalizing illegal drugs
SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash., May 6, 2023—Fifteen mayors represented by the Mayors and Business Leaders for Public Safety coalition, join forces in a letter urging the Snohomish County Council to pass proposed Ordinance 23-046 to recriminalize controlled and counterfeit substances. “Currently, cites in Snohomish County and across Washington state are looking to enact laws governing the possession […]
Crime, Homelessness and affordable housing key topics of discussion at Mayor’s Coffee Klatch
MARYSVILLE, Wash., April 20, 2023—Homelessness so often coupled with drug and mental health issues, and home ownership becoming more challenging due to a lack of affordable housing were much on the minds of residents at a recent Coffee Klatch hosted by Mayor Jon Nehring with special guest Congresswoman Suzan DelBene (WA-01). “Homelessness, and drugs and […]
DelBene nominates 15 Community Projects worth $49 million for federal funding
KIRKLAND, Wash., April 11, 2023—Congresswoman Suzan DelBene (WA-01) nominated 15 community projects in Washington’s First Congressional District for dedicated Fiscal Year 2024 (FY24) funding on Monday, April 10. The projects, totaling over $49 million, include community centers, public safety improvements, and environmental sustainability projects. They will help expand safe, reliable transportation options, improve local infrastructure, and […]
$2 Million in federal funding awarded for flood risk reduction projects
Snohomish County, Wash., February 28, 2023 – Snohomish County Executive Dave Somers announced $2 million in awards from the Flood Risk Reduction grant. Using federal American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds, Snohomish County is awarding the City of Stanwood and the City of Marysville grants for projects to address harms posed by potential flooding, with […]
Rain, Snow, and ice expected all week in Snohomish County
SNOHOMISH COUNTY, February 26, 2023—The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Weather Advisory until 10 a.m. Sunday, February 26 for Everett, Marysville, Mountlake Terrace, and Stanwood. Expect icy conditions and an additional inch of snow in the morning. Rain and snow expected will result in icy conditions as overnight lows are expected to drop to below […]
Public drug use in Lynnwood now a misdemeanor
LYNNWOOD, Wash., February 16, 2023—The Lynnwood City Council passed two of the ordinances requested by the police department during their business meeting on Monday, February 13th. Both of the ordinances passed with six votes in favor and Councilmember Josh Binda abstaining. The first of these measures makes the use of dangerous drugs in public a […]
Millenia Ministries, ending homelessness one woman, and one child, at a time
EVERETT, Wash., February 16, 2023—Nineteen years ago, Leilani Miller, Founder and Executive Director at Millenia Ministries, followed a “Voice from God” that said Snohomish County, Washington, needed her services. At the time, she was helping homeless pregnant women find housing in California. On a whim, she packed up her life and left her sunny, hometown […]
Lynnwood City Council discusses criminalizing open-air drug use
LYNNWOOD, Wash., February 8, 2023—Law enforcement measures and public waste management made up the majority of the Lynnwood City Council work session on February 6th. A proposed ordinance, presented by Lynnwood Chief of Police Jim Nelson, would “make the use of dangerous drugs in public enforceable as a misdemeanor.” “So what does this mean? It […]
Arlington Councilwoman selected as Community Transit board chair
Snohomish County, Wash., February 4, 2023—Arlington City Council Member Jan Schuette was selected by her peers this week to serve as chair of the Community Transit Board of Directors for 2023. A former Stanwood High School principal, Schuette was elected to the Arlington City Council in 2013 and has served on the Community Transit board […]
