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 […]
County seeks to fill vacancy on Boundary Review Board
EVERETT, Wash., January 29, 2020 – Snohomish County is currently seeking volunteers for one open position on the Boundary Review Board (BRB). BRB members are residents of the county they serve. They serve for a four-year term and are not allowed to hold other local government elected or appointed positions or jobs. For over 50 […]
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 […]
County Treasurer Announces Transition Team Leadership
COUNTY TREASURER | February 6, 2020. Volunteers will examine all aspects of Treasurer’s Office and make recommendations for improvement EVERETT, Wash., February 3, 2020 – Today, Snohomish County Treasurer Brian Sullivan announced the formation of an all-volunteer Transition Team to help provide advice and recommendations for improving the Treasurer’s Office. Since taking office on January […]
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 […]
Snohomish County Council – Nehring and Wright elected to council leadership
Snohomish County Council | PRESS RELEASE | Shared by Lynnwood Times Everett, WA – This morning, the Snohomish County Council unanimously elected its leadership for 2020. Councilmember Nate Nehring was elected to serve as Chair and Councilmember Stephanie Wright was elected to serve as Vice Chair. This marks the first time in recent history that […]
Rick Larsen to Highlight Federal Investment in Local Infrastructure on Community Transit Bus Ride
SNOHOMISH COUNTY, WA – On Monday, December 16, Rep. Rick Larsen (WA-02) will ride the Community Transit Swift Green Line from the Canyon Park Park & Ride to the Seaway Transit Center in Everett. The Green Line is Community Transit’s newest bus rapid transit service, which provides local residents a new, efficient commuting option between […]
Black Lives Matter Shoreline’s Photos with Black Santa
Black Lives Matter Shoreline’s Photos with Black Santaby Luke Putvin | Lynnwood Times Northside Step Team, Black Lives Matter Shoreline and the City of Shoreline hosted its Photos with Black Santa on December 1 at Shoreline City Hall. Darnesha Weary is the founder and director of Northside Step Team as well as the founder of […]
Día de los Muertos or Day of the Dead is not a Mexican Halloween
Mario Lotmore | Last Updated 11.26.2019 Day of the Dead is a two-day festival dedicated to deceased love ones and family members. Offerings, or ofrendas, honor the deceased family member. Altars are decorated with bright yellow marigold flowers, photos of the departed, and the favorite foods and drinks of the deceased. Offerings are believed to […]
Sound Transit Board calls on State Legislature to act on I-976
Sound Transit Board calls on State Legislature to act on I-976By LUKE PUTVIN | Last Updated 11.26.2019 I-976, the 30-dollar car tab initiative sponsored by Tim Eyman, passed this election 52.97% statewide and 58.21% in Snohomish County. Its passing has sparked a large amount of discussion at the city and state level; on October 14, […]
