Proposed legislation forcing cities to increase housing density in single-family neighborhoods introduced
OLYMPIA, Wash., January 21, 2022 – Proponents of HB 1782 say forcing higher housing density in Washington’s cities will help reduce housing costs, cut fuel emissions and put an end to exclusionary zoning. Critics of the idea, however, say it will require significant overhauls in city infrastructure and reduce local control of housing options. Local […]
Steven Skelton aims to rebrand Republicanism and unseat Rep. Carolyn Eslick
SNOHOMISH, Wash., January 20, 2022 – Steven Skelton, a Snohomish-based Republican, is planning to run for State Representative representing Washington’s 39th legislative district, challenging Republican incumbent Carolyn Eslick for the Position 2 seat. “On the matters that are really important – war, debt, and the infringements of rights – there is no reasonable difference between […]
School District Bonds and Levies on February ballot
This February, voters will decide the fate of their local school districts as they vote on education bonds and levies that provide critical funding for their schools. Over a decade ago, the Washington Supreme Court ruled that the state was failing to fully fund education, therefore violating its constitutional duty. As a result, Washington State […]
Snohomish County seeks applicants for Performance Audit Committee
EVERETT, Wash., January 18, 2022 – Snohomish County Performance Audit Committee (PAC) is represented by citizens who are nominated by county councilmembers to represent their districts and also nominated by the County Executive to serve as members at large. The PAC advises and reviews department audits by assisting in identifying objectives, ensuring that audit methodology […]
New mass vaccination site to open Tuesday as Omicron surge continues
SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash., January 17, 2022 – New site to expand testing and vaccination availability is set to open in partnership with the Snohomish Health District, Washington State Department of Health (DOH), Washington State Emergency Management Division (EMD), and Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). “It is our commitment as a State to work together across […]
County seeks public input for 2024 Comprehensive Plan Update
SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash., January 14, 2022 – Snohomish County is seeking public input to inform a vision for the county’s future to be utilized in the 2024 Comprehensive Plan. The 2024 Comprehensive Plan Update will guide growth, preservation, and development in Snohomish County over a 20-year planning horizon. To aid in the creation of the […]
Marysville’s Gala FC soccer club heading to Egypt and Mexico
MARYSVILLE, Wash., January 14, 2022 – Marysville’s own Gala FC soccer club is traveling to Egypt from February 9 to 17 to play three professional teams in the first division. One of the Egyptian teams Gala FC will face is famous soccer player Mohammad Salah’s previous team before moving to Liverpool. “This is a big […]
County receives $8.5M grant for floodplain restoration work along the Lower Skykomish River
EVERETT, Wash., January 12, 2022 – Snohomish County’s Community Floodplain Solutions (CFS) program received a second grant of $8.5 million from the Washington State Department of Ecology’s Floodplains by Design program. The 2021 grant furthers the integrated floodplain management work that was funded in 2019 for the Skykomish River near the cities of Sultan and […]
Dunn and Mead to lead Snohomish County Council
SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash., January 12, 2022 – At its Monday Administrative Session, the Snohomish County Council elected Megan Dunn as Chair and Jared Mead as Vice Chair. “I would like to see the council focus on COVID response and recovery with robust community input on the funding decisions for the next batch of American Rescue […]
Community Transit grants 12 surplus vehicles to local nonprofit groups
Snohomish County, Wash., January 11, 2022 – Community Transit awarded 12 surplus vehicles to local nonprofit organizations at its board of directors meeting last Thursday. These groups will use the vehicles to provide transportation support for people all throughout Snohomish County. The Van GO program earmarks retired Community Transit vanpool vans or paratransit vehicles that […]
