Mukilteo mayor praises crime drop and waterfront progress in 2026 State of the City address

MUKILTEO— Crime fell sharply, major infrastructure projects advanced and city leaders adopted a long-range financial plan in 2025, Mayor Joe Marine said in his 2026 State of the City address, on Thursday, May 5, at Mukilteo’s Rosehill Community Center — outlining a year he described as one of “significant strides” across departments and previewing waterfront, […]

Unlock Small Business Success at Business Builder Expo

LYNNWOOD—Economic Alliance Snohomish County (EASC), in partnership with the Washington Small Business Development Center (SBDC), will host the Business Builder Expo, the premier event in the North Puget Sound for entrepreneurs looking to kickstart, scale, or grow their businesses. Presented by the City of Lynnwood, and in partnership with The District – Lynnwood, US Bank, […]

$668M settlement agreement for continued cleanup of Lower Duwamish Waterway

SEATTLE—The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) and the state of Washington, reached a settlement agreement on March 4, with more than 100 potentially responsible parties to address hazardous substances released into the Lower Duwamish Waterway, a five-mile segment of the city of Seattle’s only river. Under the settlement, the Lower […]

Gesa reopens Lynnwood High School credit union branch after closure for remodel

BOTHELL—After a planned closure for a branch remodel, Gesa’s Lynnwood High School credit union branch officially reopened yesterday, Tuesday, March 2, welcoming back student into the space – just in time for the branch’s one-year anniversary. Gesa’s Lynnwood High School credit union branch is operated by students in the school’s DECA Business and Marketing program, […]

Compass Health expands YGo youth mobile crisis services across Northwest Washington 

EVERETT – Compass Health has expanded its YGo Youth Mobile Crisis Program, strengthening access to immediate crisis and behavioral health support for children, teens, and families across Snohomish, Skagit, and Whatcom counties.   YGo provides crisis stabilization and short-term intervention to youth under the age of 20 and their families, at no cost to them. Multidisciplinary teams of licensed mental health clinicians and peer support specialists respond to youth experiencing behavioral health challenges, including anxiety, […]

‘All are welcome,’ Councilwoman pushes immigrant safety in Lynnwood

LYNNWOOD—A proposed resolution before the Lynnwood City Council aims to clarify the city’s stance on federal immigration enforcement and outline steps to better inform residents of their constitutional rights. After concerns from Police Chief Cole Langdon about potential legal liability for officers, Councilwoman Isabel Mata amended the measure to remove language that would have directed […]

Port of Everett Welcomes Tapped Public House to Restaurant Row at Waterfront Place

EVERETT, WASH. — Tapped Public House is now open at the Port of Everett’s Waterfront Place after officially opening its doors on March 2, 2026, with a ribbon cutting attended by more than 100 people. The family-friendly restaurant features panoramic views of the Olympic Mountains and Port of Everett Marina, along with the largest, open-air rooftop […]

Proposed passenger ferry expansion faces Senate sink-or-swim moment

OLYMPIA [By: Cassie Diamond] – As ferry-dependent Washingtonians continue to miss work, school and doctors appointments due to service disruptions, Rep. Greg Nance, D-Bainbridge Island, is floating a potential solution now under consideration by the Senate. House Bill 1923, also known as the Mosquito Fleet Act, would permit any county, city, transit agency or port […]

Affordable housing would get more funding under proposed budgets

OLYMPIA [By: Anika Hauer] — State investments of $138 million to about $216 million toward building and preserving affordable housing would build on last year’s $605 million investment. Washington writes its budgets on a two‑year cycle, or “biennium.” Last year, the legislature approved hundreds of millions in affordable housing investments. This year, the House and […]

Apply now for December Flood Disaster Loans

SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash., March 3, 2026 – Snohomish County has spent the weeks since December’s record flooding focused on helping the community document damage while working with partners to identify resources that may speed recovery. People who sustained flood and storm damage not covered by insurance can now meet in-person in Snohomish with representatives of […]