Business and family man challenges Berg for 44th Legislative District
BOTHELL—A challenger to Representative April Berg (D-Mill Creek) has entered the race to represent Washington’s 44th Legislative District, position 2 – Sam Sim, a Republican from Bothell. Sim’s platform revolves around empowering families, ensuring public safety, rewarding success, and regulating the cost of living. He believes in enhancing informed parental decisions in education matters, allocating […]
Kayak Point Regional Park to open on June 14
STANWOOD—Snohomish County Parks is reopening the day-use area of Kayak Point Regional Park two weeks earlier than originally planned. The park will re-open on June 14, 2024, after being closed for construction since July 5, 2023. The pier (usually used for fishing and crabbing) will remain closed the entire summer, due to in-water construction for […]
Eighteen fallen heroes honored at Global War on Terror Veterans Memorial in Arlington
ARLINGTON—The names of the eighteen Snohomish County residents who perished during military operations from September 11, 2001, to the present, were unveiled on Memorial Day, May 27, 2024. The names were engraved on a plaque adjacent to a sculpture by a local artist at Haller Bridge that was rededicated as the “Global War on Terror […]
Reichert holds latest campaign fundraiser at Thomas Family Farm in Snohomish
SNOHOMISH—Republican gubernatorial candidate Dave Reichert held a fundraiser event at Thomas Family Farms in Snohomish Tuesday, May 21. The event was hosted by State Representative/Snohomish County Councilman Sam Low and Snohomish County Councilman Nate Nehring with approximately 175 attendees. The evening began around 6:00 p.m. Tuesday and included a dinner, keynote speakers, and opportunities to […]
For 20 years, Snohomish County has replaced, rebuilt 56 bridges
EVERETT—Snohomish County bridges and culverts connect approximately 1,600 miles of unincorporated county roads, linking towns, cities and federally protected lands and waterways. Between 2003 and 2023, the county has replaced or rebuilt 56 bridges – more than 25 percent of its bridge inventory. Details about bridge inspections, repairs and replacement projects are available online in […]
Lynnwood Councilwoman files for Snohomish County PUD Commissioner
SNOHOMISH COUNTY—Dr. Julieta Altamirano Crosby proudly announces her candidacy for District 2 Commissioner of the Snohomish County Public Utility District (PUD), marking a pivotal moment in the region’s pursuit of progressive leadership and unwavering commitment to community welfare. With a resolute dedication to accountability, sustainability, and inclusive governance, Dr. Altamirano Crosby emerges as the beacon […]
County honors community members of Mexican and AAPI heritage
EVERETT—The Snohomish County Council honored both the county’s robust Asian/Pacific Islander and Mexican communities on Wednesday, May 1, by signing two separate proclamations recognizing May as Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month; and recognizing May 5 officially as Cinco de Mayo. The General Legislative Session kicked off with council unanimously passing Resolution 24-023, […]
Snohomish County now to require annual drug testing of its housing properties
EVERETT—The Snohomish County Council adopted Ordinance 24-011 at its Public Hearing on May 1, with a vote of 3-2, that will now require annual drug testing of county-owned supportive housing facilities for hazardous chemicals. The ordinance, introduced by Councilmember Nate Nehring was adopted on a 3-2 vote with Council Chair Jared Mead and Councilman Sam […]
Public invited to celebrate Strawberry Fields improvements
MARYSVILLE—Thanks to donations from the Snohomish County Council and Amazon, soccer players and families from throughout the region now enjoy an extended playing season and new amenities at Marysville’s Strawberry Fields Athletic Center. The public is invited to help celebrate the regional park’s new playground at a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 4 p.m. Wednesday, May 1, […]
10-year anniversary of Oso mudslide, new memorial dedicated
ARLINGTON—Snohomish County executive, dignitaries across the region, first responders including the Washington State Patrol and Snohomish County Sheriff’s Office, community members, and affected family members gathered together in Arlington on Friday, March 22, to recognize the 10-year anniversary of the Oso mudslide which claimed the lives of 43 people on March 22, 2014, when an […]
