MLK community celebrations kicks off this weekend in Everett
EVERETT, Wash., January 12, 2023—Snohomish County will honor the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. with and celebrations hosted by various organizations. Below is a compilation of those events. MLK Event on Friday, January 13 The Snohomish County Black Heritage Committee’s annual Greater Everett Area Community Celebration march commemorating Dr. Martin Luther […]
Everett Councilwoman storms out of chamber after failed leadership attempt
EVERETT, Wash., January 5, 2023—Everett City Councilwoman Liz Vogeli packed her bag and abruptly left 30 minutes into yesterday’s 84-minute Everett City Council meeting. Approximately 14 minutes earlier both Councilwomen Paula Rhyne, District 2, and Brenda Stonecipher, Member-at-Large, were nominated for Council President / Mayor Pro Tempore for 2023. Councilwoman Stonecipher was nominated by councilmembers Ben […]
The time is now! Local mayors and law enforcement plea for help
SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash., September 22, 2022—A video released today by the Snohomish County Sheriff’s Office featuring local mayors, police chiefs and county council members seek the public’s help in urging their Washington State Representative to allow police more authority to engage in pursuits. In 2021 the Washington State Legislature banned most police pursuits with the […]
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 […]
County Council unanimously approves Snohomish Health District integration
SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash., June 8, 2022 – The Snohomish County Council unanimously voted to integrate the Snohomish Health District (SHD) into the County during its General Legislative Session today. Some benefits of this integration include minimizing bureaucratic obstructions, streamlining permitting operations, and creating an overall unified effort in prioritizing public health. The integration process will […]
Federal and community partners taking action to prevent fentanyl deaths
EVERETT, Wash., May 6, 2022 – Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra and Rep. Rick Larsen (WA-02) met with local stakeholders for a fentanyl overdose prevention and substance abuse roundtable at Providence Regional Medical Center in Everett today. “Personally, I have a large family, and in that regard, [addiction] has impacted my extended family,” […]
Snohomish County Housing Affordability Regional Taskforce discusses housing crisis
SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash., April 6, 2022 – Yesterday, the Snohomish County Housing Affordability Regional Taskforce (HART), chaired by Snohomish County Executive Dave Somers and Everett Mayor Cassie Franklin, reconvened to build upon the five-year plan and continue efforts to ease the housing crisis. HART released its report and five-year plan in January 2020, just as […]
Thousands show respect to fallen Everett Police Officer Dan Rocha
EVERETT, Wash., April 5, 2022 – The city of Everett was in mourning Monday as thousands gathered into Angel of the Winds Arena to memorialize Officer Dan Rocha who gave the ultimate sacrifice protecting the Everett community. The 41-year-old officer, father and husband was tragically gunned down, March 25, serving in the line of duty. […]
Everett Police announce memorial fund for the Rocha Family
EVERETT, Wash., March 27, 2022 – The Everett Police Department has announced the official memorial fund to support the family of Officer Dan Rocha. To donated visit https://www.everettwa.gov/2847/Remembering-Officer-Rocha or click the link below. MAKE AN ONLINE DONATION TO Dan Rocha Memorial Fund Today Officer Rocha was transported privately in a movement with honors by the […]
Everett Officer killed in Starbucks parking lot
ARTICLE UPDATE [5:58 p.m., Saturday, March 26, 2022] Added statement from Lynnwood Police Chief. ARTICLE UPDATE [12:02 p.m., Saturday, March 26, 2022] Added suspect arrested for murder of Officer Rocha. ARTICLE UPDATE [11:29 a.m., Saturday, March 26, 2022] Added statement from Everett Police Chief Templeman. ARTICLE UPDATE [9:01 a.m., Saturday, March 26, 2022] A memorial […]
