Seattle Seahawks Super Bowl Parade set for February 11
SEATTLE—The Seahawks World Champions Parade, presented by Bud Light, Muckleshoot Indian Tribe, and T‑Mobile is this Wednesday, February 11. The event will begin with a Trophy Celebration at 10 a.m. at Lumen Field (tickets required), followed by a parade along 4th Ave in downtown Seattle at 11 a.m. Fans are encouraged to line up anywhere […]
Snohomish County Arts 2025: Top Cultural Events, Exhibitions, and Performances of the Year
In 2025, Snohomish County pulsed with the energy of cultural celebration, artistic achievement, and deep community connection. Below are our highlights for artistic events and achievements throughout last year. Edmonds’ Cascade Symphony Orchestra is committed to keeping classical music affordable The Cascade Symphony Orchestra, Snohomish County’s oldest community orchestra (founded 1962), emphasized accessibility with affordable […]
2025 Transportation Recap: New Major Infrastructure Advances in Snohomish County
In 2025, Snohomish County and surrounding areas saw significant strides in transportation infrastructure amid ongoing funding challenges. Below are some of the highlights of 2025 regarding major transportation stories. Port of Everett’s New Marina Fuel Dock Now Open The Port of Everett’s new 500-foot Marina Fuel Dock, costing $8.1 million, is now open after replacing […]
Link light rail 1 line runs until 3 a.m. New Year’s Eve
Looking for a safe and reliable option for New Year’s Eve travel? Leave the driving to Sound Transit! Sound Transit buses and trains will operate fare free all day on New Year’s Eve. Link light rail will run extended hours for the holiday, with service every 15 minutes during late night. The last southbound train will depart from Lynnwood at 1:57 a.m., […]
Construction delays close 57 parking spaces at Lynnwood City Center station during New Years
LYNNWOOD—The south parking lot of the Lynnwood Link City Center station will remain closed to general public parking closing 57 parking spaces (about 3% of total capacity) until January 9, 2026. Access during the closure is restricted to only five ADA (accessible) parking spaces, and DART and ZIP drop off/pickups. First announced on September 11 […]
2026 Legislative Kickoff: April Berg, Sam Low, Carolyn Eslick, Marko Liias talk transportation, new taxes, and housing
EVERETT—The Economic Alliance of Snohomish County held a Legislative Kickoff event on Wednesday, December 10, featuring a panel discussion with Washington State Representatives Sam Low (R-39), April Berg (D-44), Carolyn Eslick (R-39), and Washington State Senator Marko Liias (D-21). Topics of conversation spanned the lawmakers’ priorities going into the 2026 legislative session, and an array […]
Lynnwood Council ends 2025 with a bang, now pay more in 2026
LYNNWOOD—At its final 2025 meeting for the year on December 8, attended by over 120 people, Lynnwood City Council swore in Mayor-elect George Hurst and new councilmembers, honored outgoing leaders, then approved (4-3) a 14.7% permit/fee hike and 33% business license increase; unanimously passed 2.7% COLA for city employees; authorized drafting a voter-free 0.1% public […]
Lynnwood City Council takes first step towards establishing farmers market
LYNNWOOD— City of Lynnwood Council authorized the Mayor to sign an agreement with Sound Transit to bring a farmer’s market to City Center station Monday, November 10 – the first steps of many towards opening a farm-to-table food option for Lynnwood residents. The City of Lynnwood has been in discussions to establish a permanent, sustainable […]
Lynnwood Council Confronts $10M Budget Gap, Eyes Tax Hikes, New Farmers Market Initiative
LYNNWOOD—The Lynnwood City Council tackled some of the city’s pressing financial and operational issues at its Work Session Monday, November 3, in addition to discussing a new farmers-market initiative at the Lynnwood City Center, and the city’s contract for prosecutorial services. Budget Review and Tax Outlook The bulk of Monday’s Work Session centered on the […]
No plans for additional parking to Lynnwood light rail following Mariner’s playoff parking surge
LYNNWOOD—In the wake of a Mariner’s playoff-induced parking surge at Lynnwood’s City center light rail station earlier this month, Sound Transit has no plans to add additional parking to the station citing that evening’s abnormal parking volume, Lynnwood’s current zoning codes, and available alternative parking options as the reason. The transportation authority, instead, recommends commuters […]
