Secretary Hobbs praises Legislature for passing elections security bills and reinforcing important public services
OLYMPIA—During the 2024 legislative session, the Legislature approved several bills and $33.3 million in funding requested by Secretary of State Steve Hobbs that will enhance the integrity of Washington elections and improve support for charities and libraries statewide. “These bills and critical funding will go a long way toward reducing barriers to voter registration, enhancing […]
Congresswoman DelBene Secures $18 million for First District community projects
WASHINGTON, DC—Congresswoman Suzan DelBene (WA-01) secures nearly $18 million in federal funding for 15 community projects across Washington’s First Congressional District. These projects range from road and trail improvements to environmental sustainability projects to support farmers’ markets and community center services. The allocation of the 15 community projects Representative Delbene spanning the First Congressional District […]
Economic Alliance shares forecast for Snohomish County, presents awards
TULALIP—The Economic Alliance of Snohomish County shared its economic forecast and presented five awards to key community members at its annual meeting on Wednesday, February 21, at Tulalip Resort and Casino. The event kicked off with a networking lunch in the resort’s gorgeous Orca Ballroom before Wendy Poischbeg, Interim President and CEO, took the stage […]
Voters approve $866 million in school bonds and levies in Special Election
SNOHOMISH COUNTY—Snohomish County voters overwhelmingly supported ballot measures to provide funding for school districts across the Snohomish County in the February 13 Special Election. Both the Marysville Transportation Benefit District and the levy for Fire District 22 passed handsomely with 71% and 60% respectively. Voter turnout as of the count on Wednesday, February 14, 2024, […]
Two in stolen vehicle at speed in excess of 100 mph on I-5, arrested by K-9
ARLINGTON—Snohomish County Sheriff’s Office Deputy Byrd and K-9 Dico assisted in the apprehension of two suspects in a stolen vehicle that fled deputies in speeds in excess of 100 mph on I-5, early Friday morning. At approximately 4 a.m., Friday, February 9, Snohomish County deputies located a stolen Audi Q5 driving northbound on I-5. As […]
Manhunt for two armed suspects in Sunday shoot-out in Marysville
MARYSVILLE—A multi-agency search is underway for two remaining armed suspects involved in a Sunday morning shoot-out with a Marysville homeowner. Three armed suspects in a stolen red Chevrolet Camaro from the city of Tukwila confronted a Marysville resident at his home, near 84th St NE and 41st Drive NE, who was also armed. Gunfire was […]
Snohomish City Councilman Tom Merrill new Community Transit board chair
SNOHOMISH COUNTY—Snohomish City Council Member Tom Merrill was selected by his peers on February 1 to serve as chair of the Community Transit Board of Directors for 2024. Stanwood Mayor Sid Roberts was chosen as board vice chair. Lynnwood Mayor Christine Frizzell was selected as board secretary. Merrill has lived in the city of Snohomish […]
Community Transit selects new Board of Directors Composition
EVERETT—At a Special Meeting held on January 18, the Community Transit Board of Directors voted unanimously to change its nine-member composition, transferring a voting seat from medium city category to large. Board leadership—Chair, Vice Chair, Secretary—is to be decided at its February 1 meeting. The nine-member Community Transit Board composition is reviewed every four years, […]
School districts announce delays and cancellations for January 18
SNOHOMISH COUNTY—School districts across the Snohomish County have issued alerts of delays and cancellations for Thursday, January 18, 2024, due to inclement weather and icy road conditions. The following school districts are closed for Thursday, January 18: Marysville, Monroe and Northshore. Routinely check the latest update for your school district by clicking the link associated […]
School delays and cancellations for January 17
SNOHOMISH COUNTY—School districts across the Snohomish County have issued alerts of delays and cancellations for Wednesday, January 17, 2024. Arlington Home – Arlington Public Schools (wednet.edu) Due to poor road conditions, all schools will be starting two hours late this morning. Buses operating on limited routes. There will be no out-of-district transportation, no Presidents Preschool, […]
