Snohomish County is first in WA to end ‘Housing First’ funding preference; fentanyl exposure to children now lands you jail time
EVERETT — The Snohomish County Council on June 10 approved two ordinances aimed at expanding treatment-focused approaches to addiction and housing while protecting children from fentanyl exposure, but postponed a third measure that would have carved out dedicated funding for behavioral health facilities. “These ordinances represent a step in the right direction for our fight […]
Coelho, Wright share Middle Housing and Suburban Retrofit ideas from Congress for the New Urbanism conference
LYNNWOOD — Lynnwood City Council President Nick Coelho and Councilwoman Chelsea Wright returned attended the 34th Congress for the New Urbanism in Northwest Arkansas (CNU 34), where they joined planners, developers, elected officials and designers for workshops on strengthening suburban communities through walkable design, mixed housing and incremental change. The Congress for the New Urbanism […]
Music, comedy and second chances collide at Everett’s ‘Punchlines with Purpose’
EVERETT — The Everett Historic Theater will come alive on July 18, with Punchlines with Purpose – a one-night event that will combine stand-up comedy, live music, and fundraising for the Second Chance Foundation, a nonprofit that helps individuals experiencing homelessness, addiction, and mental health challenges. Punchline with a Purpose is sponsored by The Tulalip […]
How 17,700 voices guided ST Board on $34.5B funding gap to deliver a new ST3 Plan
SEATTLE — Sound Transit has released a comprehensive summary of public feedback gathered through its Enterprise Initiative, a document that directly influenced Board of Directors on its Sound Transit 3 (ST3) system plan vote on Thursday and will be used to forge an affordable path forward for the agency’s long-term finances. The Engagement Summary Report […]
Two now confirmed dead in what is being called Washington’s ‘deadliest industrial tragedy’
LONGVIEW — Recovery operations resumed Wednesday at the Nippon Dynawave Packaging facility where a tank filled with hundreds of thousands of gallons of a caustic industrial chemical ruptured Tuesday, as officials shifted focus from rescue to a deliberate search for nine missing workers while addressing environmental fallout from the spill. The death toll has now […]
COMMENTRY: See How Snohomish County Legislators REALLY Voted in 2026
We at Future 42 are proud to release our 2026 Snohomish County Legislative Scorecard, an abbreviated version from the state scorecard focused on the votes cast by Snohomish County legislators this session in Olympia. Here, we shine a light on how our state senators and representatives stood on 12 key bills and amendments during the […]
Snohomish County passes resolution recognizing June as Immigrant Heritage Month
EVERETT—The Snohomish County Council passed a resolution (26-029) recognizing June as Immigrant Heritage Month at their Administrative Session Tuesday, May 26, where they invited several Snohomish County immigrants share their compelling stories of uprooting their lives and choosing America for a better life. County Councilman Nate Nehring shared that he was honored to bring the […]
13th Annual Veterans Resource Fair at the Tacoma Dome on May 30
TACOMA—A free Veterans Resource Fair will be held Saturday, May 30, at the Tacoma Dome Exhibition Hall, offering veterans from Pierce, King, Kitsap, Snohomish, and Thurston counties access to a wide range of community and government resources. The 13th Annual Veterans Resource Fair hosted by NineLine Veteran Services, is scheduled for 9 a.m. to 3 […]
Port of Everett brings monthlong “Pathway to the Pitch” celebration to Waterfront Place, Kicking Off June 1
EVERETT – The Port of Everett is bringing soccer spirit to Waterfront Place this June with “Pathway to the Pitch,” a monthlong series of community events, family activities, themed promotions and public art installations leading up to the FIFA World Cup 2026 matches hosted in the Seattle region. The celebration culminates in four free Waterfront […]
Snohomish County sees 5.8% drop in unsheltered homelessness
EVERETT—Snohomish County recorded a 5.8% decline in unsheltered homelessness in its 2026 Point-in-Time (PIT) Count, bucking recent national trends. The count, conducted on January 26, 2026, showed the number of unsheltered individuals fell from 536 in 2025 to 505 this year, while sheltered numbers rose from 604 to 658 due to expanded temporary and permanent […]
