Little Bear Creek named as 2025 Environmental Steward of the Year
The Lynnwood Times is naming Snohomish County Public Works’ Little Bear Creek project as the 2025 Environmental Stewardship of the Year for changing the way the County handles wetland mitigation while saving millions of dollars in future taxpayer funds. The 17-acre project is now a protected wetland mitigation site that allows the County to be […]
Mukilteo Mayor Joe Marine appointed to Puget Sound Regional Council
MUKILTEO—Mukilteo Mayor Joe Marine was appointed by Snohomish County Cities on January 16 to represent all cities and towns within the county—except Everett with its designated seat—on the Puget Sound Regional Council (PSRC). Marine will serve as a member of the PSRC’s Growth Management Policy Board. “Snohomish County, but cities in general, need to have a voice for advocating local […]
UTC approves over $12,000 in railroad safety for city of Marysville
MARYSVILLE—State regulators approved $12,067.69 in funding from the Grade Crossing Protective Fund (GCPF) to purchase one aerial drone and accessories for trespass enforcement along more than ten miles of BNSF railroad tracks that run through Marysville. The project will provide one drone to the Marysville Police Department. The device shows live aerial surveillance of the […]
USDOT awards $79.7 million grant for new Bus Rapid Transit Line in King County
WASHINGTON–The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Transit Administration (FTA) on Wednesday announced a $79.7 million construction grant award to King County Metro to support a bus rapid transit line that will provide fast, frequent, and reliable service between the cities of Renton, Auburn, and Kent, located south of Seattle. The grant for the new RapidRide […]
Link light rail service will be temporarily suspended between Capitol Hill and SODO
In order to perform essential testing to prepare for full 2 Line operations, Link light rail will be temporarily suspended between Capitol Hill and SODO stations from 10 p.m. Friday, Jan. 17 through the end of service Sunday, Jan. 19. Normal operations are scheduled to resume at the start of service Monday, January 20. During […]
Snohomish County Surface Water Management launches new River Gauge notifications
SNOHOMISH COUNTY—Snohomish County Surface Water Management has added river-gauge notifications to its Real-Time Flood Information Center. The notifications provide real-time flood information to residents, workers, and recreational users in Snohomish County. Anyone can sign up for text or email notifications when any of the 16 river gauges in the county reach flood phases 2 through […]
Bob Ferguson is officially the governor of Washington state
Bob Ferguson, a Democrat, took the oath of office for governor on Wednesday in front of family, friends and lawmakers in a crowded House of Representatives chamber. The 59-year-old Seattleite began his new role after 12 years as the state’s attorney general. He is Washington’s 24th governor. In his inaugural address, Ferguson mapped out his priorities: […]
Automatic License Plate Recognition cameras coming to Lynnwood
LYNNWOOD—For almost 20 years, photo enforcement cameras have been used to improve traffic safety in Lynnwood; now, Automatic License Plate Recognition (ALPR) cameras will be added to the city’s arsenal to combat rising motor vehicle thefts. At its Monday Business Meeting, the City Council approved the Lynnwood Police Department to enter into a two-year agreement […]
Seattle FIFA World Cup announces Everett as Fan Zone partner
EVERETT—The city of Everett named one of nine official Fan Zone partners in Washington state for the upcoming 2026 Seattle FIFA World Cup! The announcement was made by the Seattle FIFA World Cup 26™ Local Organizing Committee (SeattleFWC26) at Lumen Field in Seattle. The nine Fan Zones will be in addition to the Seattle Fan Celebration […]
With final speech, Inslee bids adieu as Washington governor
OLYMPIA—Washington Governor Jay Inslee used his final State of the State speech to a joint session of the Legislature on Tuesday to frame a 12-year legacy that spanned a pandemic, historic natural disasters, unmatched expansion of government and a quixotic bid for president. The three-term Democrat told members of the House and Senate that serving in the […]
