Everett Transit receives national award for climate action initiative
EVERETT, Wash., April 28, 2023 — Everett Transit received the Champion of the Challenge Award from the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Transit Authority for the agency’s Zero Emission Fleet Transition plan. This plan aims to electrify Everett Transit’s entire fixed-route fleet by 2028 as part of the City of Everett’s work to fight climate change. […]
More than 2,600 Afghan and Ukrainian refugees now call Snohomish County home
Snohomish County, Wash., February 14, 2023 – Snohomish County Executive Dave Somers announced that since October 2021, when the United States saw a significant influx of refugees from conflict zones, the County in partnership with local nonprofits have provided resettlement services and support to over 2,600 Afghan and Ukrainian refugees. “For decades, Snohomish County has […]
House passes $1.7 trillion Omnibus bill saving Boeing 737 MAX program
WASHINGTON, D.C., December 23, 2022—The House of Representatives passed the $1.7 trillion Fiscal Year 2023 Omnibus Appropriations bill today that in addition to funding federal agencies through September 30, 2023, waives an approaching deadline for the Boeing 737 MAX aircraft to meet new FAA safety requirements. The House passed the bill with a vote of […]
Annual Stuff-A-Bus charity drive returns to Fred Meyer in Everett
EVERETT, Wash., December 4, 2022—The Silver Lake area Fred Meyer store hosted its annual Stuff-A-Bus Food and Toy drive on Saturday, December 3, in partnership with Everett Transit, Amalgamated Transit Union Local 883 (ATU 883), and Volunteers of America Western Washington (VOA). “We have a lot of drivers with really good hearts,” Steve Oss, President […]
Everett Fire Department serves 275 free Thanksgiving meals to seniors
EVERETT, November 23, 2022—For the last 21 years the Everett Fire Department has banded together to provide free, hot, meals to seniors in their community the Sunday before Thanksgiving. This year, at the Carl Gibson Center, firefighters and their families distributed 275 meals to seniors in need continuing this longstanding tradition. “It’s a great opportunity […]
Volunteers of America presented with $1 million for Lynnwood Neighborhood Center
LYNNWOOD, Wash., August 31, 2022—The executive team from Volunteers of America Western Washington (VOAWW) along with members of Lutheran Trinity Church, and the Lynnwood Neighborhood Center Steering Committee, were presented with a generous $1 million check from Stephanie Wright on Monday in her last official act, concluding 12 years of service on the Snohomish County […]
County invests over $9 million in Shelter and Behavioral Health Projects
Snohomish County, Wash., August 4, 2022 – Snohomish County Executive Dave Somers announced $9.6 million in new investment projects through the Shelter & Behavioral Health Partnership Program. This new matching program seeks to leverage federal American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) dollars through collaborations with cities. In total, Snohomish County partnered with nine cities on 11 […]
Pandemic Recovery Roadshow at County Campus on June 23
Snohomish County, Wash., June 21, 2022 – The fifth Office of Recovery & Resilience (ORR) in-person pandemic recovery roadshow event is taking place Thursday, June 23, at the Byrnes Performing Arts Center, from 6–7:30 p.m. At this event, Snohomish County Council District One communities – including residents and business owners in Arlington, Darrington, Granite Falls, Marysville, Stanwood, Sauk-Suiattle Tribe, Stillaguamish Tribe, […]
Pandemic Recovery Roadshow at County Campus on June 15
Snohomish County, Wash., June 12, 2022 – The fourth Office of Recovery & Resilience (ORR) in-person pandemic recovery roadshow event is taking place Wednesday, June 15, at the Snohomish County Campus, from 6–7:30 p.m. At this event, Snohomish County Council District Two communities – including residents and business owners in Everett, Mukilteo, Tulalip Tribes, and Unincorporated District Two – will be […]
Lynnwood Council discusses equity survey results and ARPA funds for housing
LYNNWOOD, June 9, 2022 – The Lynnwood City Council reviewed its findings from the city’s Community Equity Survey, discussed potentially utilizing ARPA funds for rental assistance and rapid-housing through Volunteers of America, and was briefed on Community Transit’s long range planning strategy at their Business Meeting, Monday, June 6. Community Equity Survey The City of […]
