Inslee announces shutdown of restaurants and reinforces social distancing
By Luke Putvin | Lynnwood Times Statewide closure of all on-site food or beverage services Statewide closure of entertainment, leisure and non-essential services Statewide ban on gatherings of 50 or larger Legal actions for violators The State of Washington held a press conference today, March 16, regarding the statewide proclamation shutting down restaurants and other […]
Inslee announces school closures in King, Snohomish and Pierce counties
By Office of the Governor Gov. Jay Inslee announced today that all public and private K-12 schools in King, Snohomish and Pierce counties will close for the next six weeks. This decision impacts 43 school districts throughout the three counties. Public health officials hope the science-driven decision can help minimize COVID-19 exposure in Washington counties […]
Inslee issues emergency proclamation in response to COVID-19
By Office of the Governor Gov. Jay Inslee announced new community strategies and social distancing plans Wednesday at a news conference in Seattle to minimize COVID-19 exposure, particularly in counties hit hardest by the virus. Starting today, events that take place in King, Snohomish, and Pierce counties with more than 250 people are prohibited by the state. […]
Local officials address declaration of emergency regarding COVID-19 in Snohomish County
by Luke Putvin A local declaration of emergency for Snohomish County was signed on March 4, 2020 by County Executive Dave Somers and others regarding the novel coronavirus (COVID-19). Somers, along with County Councilmember and Board of Health Chair Stephanie Wright, Interim Health Officer Dr. Chris Spitters and several local mayors, gathered on March 5 […]
Edmonds School District Partners with the Snohomish Health District to Combat Coronavirus
By Erin Freeman | Last updated: March 3, 2020 After the first recorded coronavirus patient recovered in Snohomish County, the Edmonds School District is working to prevent another local outbreak. A Snohomish County man, who was the first person in the U.S. diagnosed with coronavirus, has fully recovered and been released from self-isolation. The Snohomish […]
County Executive Office responds to questions surrounding former sheriff’s appointment
By LUKE PUTVIN | Last Updated: Feb. 21, 2020 Snohomish County Executive Dave Somers appointment former Sheriff Ty Trenary as Senior Policy Analyst to focus on public safety and issues that intersect with multiple departments and agencies. Trenary’s duties will include leading policy analysis and development for law and justice, emergency services, homeland security, and […]
Housing Affordability Regional Task Force releases Five-Year Plan
by Luke Putvin The Housing Affordability Regional Task Force (HART) released its five-year action plan on February 5. The task force was launched in May of 2019 to address housing affordability issues throughout the county. “I wanted to bring all of our local partners together to help. 14 local cities participated,” said County Executive Dave […]
Snohomish County Housing Affordability Regional Taskforce releases Report
SNOHOMISH COUNTY PRESS RELEASE | February 7, 2020. The Taskforce’s report creates a framework for improving affordable housing supply LYNNWOOD, Wash., February 5, 2020 –Today, the Snohomish County Housing Affordability Regional Taskforce (HART), launched by Snohomish County Executive Dave Somers in May of 2019, released their final report after six months of collaborative work, including […]
Terry Ryan Fills Aerospace Economic Development Position
SNOHOMISH COUNTY PRESS RELEASE | February 7, 2020. EVERETT, Wash., February 6, 2020 – Today, Snohomish County Executive Dave Somers announced the appointment of Terry Ryan as Aerospace Economic Development Director for the county. This new position will allow Snohomish County to focus on retaining, attracting, and diversifying the aerospace sector. Terry will also be […]
RAP Center opens at Marysville-Pilchuck High School
RAP Center opens at Marysville-Pilchuck High SchoolBy LUKE PUTVIN | January 21, 2019 On January 7, Marysville-Pilchuck High School had its ribbon cutting for the Regional Apprenticeship Pathways (RAP) Program. The RAP Program will provide high school students a direct pathway into the apprenticeship pipeline. According to its website, the RAP Program “will be the […]
