Snohomish residents evacuated by kayak as floodwaters surge into homes
SNOHOMISH—In the pre-dawn darkness Thursday, Snohomish County Fire District 4 rescue swimmers launched an inflatable kayak into rising floodwaters to evacuate trapped residents from two homes on Lincoln Avenue. At 4:38 a.m., December 11, crews responded to 33 and 37 Lincoln Ave., where homes that began taking on water late Wednesday were no longer safe. […]
Get into the holiday spirit with this list of Snohomish County holiday events for 2025
SNOHOMISH COUNTY—Despite Washington Decembers traditionally being cold, dark, and rainy, there’s something about the holiday season that leaves us feeling warm and spirited. With this list of Snohomish County-based holiday events, there’s no shortage of activities to share with friends and loved ones, to keep up those warm hearts through much colder winters. Lynnwood […]
Who Really Gets Your Property Taxes in Snohomish County? The Surprising Breakdown Most Homeowners Don’t Know
Each fall, as local governments consider their budgets for the coming year, the issue of property taxes comes front and center in council chambers across the County. Our property tax system is complicated, but the impact of property taxes on residents and business owners is clear. In this month’s column, I will share information about […]
Snohomish County’s Giant Menorah Lighting celebration for December 21
LYNNWOOD—It is important to highlight and celebrate light and freedom in a world so often plagued with tragedy and hate. Snohaimish Chabad of Snohomish County therefore invites you to celebrate the Festival of Lights with the 14th annual Giant Menorah Lighting & Celebration, celebrating the light and joy of our shared freedoms and the immeasurable value of […]
Snohomish County PUD unveils new enhanced Outage Map for Storm Season Readiness
EVERETT—Just in time for storm season, Snohomish County PUD recently released a new version of its outage map. Thanks to valuable feedback from customers, the PUD made improvements to better serve everyone. The new and improved outage map allows users to zoom down to specific locations, providing more complete information on each outage. Outages are […]
South County Fire Public Hearing Notice: 2026 Budget and Benefit Charge
EVERETT—The South County Fire Board of Commissioners will hold public hearings October 21 on the regional fire authority’s proposed budget, benefit charge and levies for 2026. The board meeting begins at 7 p.m. at South County Fire Headquarters, 12425 Meridian Ave. S, Everett. Community members can attend in person or remotely using Zoom to learn […]
Port of Everett, Maritime Institute & Sno-Isle Tech Skills Center to launch first High School Maritime Program in Snohomish County
EVERETT– In September, through a strategic partnership between the Port of Everett, Maritime Institute, and Sno-Isle TECH Skills Center, the first-ever maritime program for high school students in Snohomish and Island counties launched in the North Puget Sound Region. The inaugural 2025-2026 Maritime Vessel Operations program kicked off on Sept. 8, 2025, welcoming a cohort […]
Firefighters rescue one man, another found dead in South Everett house fire
EVERETT—Firefighters rescued one man and found another man dead while responding to a house fire in south Everett the evening of Sunday, September 14. Firefighters were dispatched to the home in the 11800 block of 8th Ave W. just after 7 p.m. and found heavy fire conditions on the back side of the home. Witnesses […]
South County Fire invites public to attend Engine Push-In Ceremony
MILL CREEK—The public is invited to join firefighters in welcoming South County Fire’s newest fire engine to service with a traditional push-in ceremony Thursday, September 18, 9 a.m. at Mill Creek Fire Station 76, 1020 153rd St SE, Mill Creek. Everyone attending the ceremony will help “push” the new engine into the firehouse. This custom […]
South County Fire hosts FREE Emergency Preparedness Expo Saturday, Sept. 20
South County Fire invites you to learn how to prepare and care for your family in different types of emergencies. Visit the third annual Emergency Preparedness Expo on Saturday, September 20, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the parking lot of 200th St. SW at 44th Ave. W, Lynnwood, across from the light rail station. […]
