Nate’s Corner: Snohomish County’s Cold Weather Shelter program
As temperatures warm and spring can be seen all around us, it is important to remember the hardship many faced during the cold winter months and the volunteers who stepped up during those difficult times. Snohomish County’s network of Cold Weather Shelters led the way with many acts of selfless service which gave hope and […]
East County Parks and Recreation District Announces Vacancy on Board of Commissioners
MONROE—The East County Parks and Recreation District (ECPRD) is pleased to announce an exciting opportunity for local community members to become actively involved in shaping the future of parks and recreation in the Monroe area. A vacancy has opened on the Board of Commissioners, and applications are now being accepted from interested candidates. Serving on […]
Kicking Gas Campaign—May 21 Deadline to sign up to get up to $10,000 subsidies for heat pumps
LANGLEY—Washington’s Kicking Gas campaign has announced a May 21 deadline to get in on up to $10,000 in subsidies for home electrification appliances in Island and Snohomish counties only. There are seven more chances to attend a required information session (four online, one in Darrington and another in Marysville). Interested households can sign up for […]
PUD Open House on May 7 for Everett to Delta Transmission Line
EVERETT—The Snohomish County PUD invites community members to attend one of two open houses on May 7, 2025, at PUD Headquarters, 2320 California Street, Everett, Washington to learn about the plan for constructing the new Everett to Delta Transmission Line. Open houses will be held from 4 to 5:30 p.m. and 6 to 7:30 p.m. […]
Hands Off anti-Trump protesters return to Snohomish County
SNOHOMISH COUNTY—Thousands of protesters congregated throughout the county Saturday, April 19, in protest of the Trump administration and the leader of DOGE, Elon Musk. On Broadway, from the 41st Street Overpass to Marine Drive, in Everett a plethora of honking horns emanated down the streets as flowing traffic passed by crowds of people bearing signs […]
Bill restricting out-of-state military forces entering into WA is now law
OLYMPIA—Governor Bob Ferguson on Monday, April 21, signed into law a bill that restricts out-of-state military forces from entering Washington. House Bill 1321, sponsored by Rep. Sharlett Mena (D-Tacoma), requires the Governor’s permission for National Guard troops from other states, territories or districts to enter Washington, unless they are mobilized by the president. Governor Ferguson […]
Plan to raise cap on property tax growth collapses in WA Legislature
Democratic state lawmakers dropped their bid Monday to repeal a voter-approved limit on property tax growth in Washington, excising one of the most controversial revenue-raising ideas they’ve pursued in this year’s legislative session. The proposal, embedded in House Bill 2049, sought to allow an increase in the growth factor from the current 1% cap to as much […]
Ferguson signs into law four new bills introduced by Snohomish County legislators
OLYMPIA—Of the 35 new bills signed by Governor Bob Ferguson into law on Monday, April 21, 2025, four were introduced by legislators from Snohomish County. Below is a breakdown of those four new laws: House Bill 1081: Introduced by Representative Brandy Donaghy (D-Snohomish) to protect homeowners from predatory solicited real estate transactions Governor Bob Ferguson […]
WIAA stands with trans athlete participation in recent policy amendments
RENTON—The Washington Interscholastic Activities Association (WIAA) Representative Assembly announced Monday, April 21, that two transgender related advisory amendments—one restricting participation in girls’ sports to be limited to “biological females” and the other that would have offered separate athletic programs for boys, girls, and an open division for all students—did not meet the 60% threshold to […]
Snohomish County PUD teams up with Boys & Girls Club to plant trees for Arbor Day
EVERETT—Snohomish County PUD Commissioner Dr. Julieta Altamirano-Crosby and PUD mascot Zip joined students with the Mukilteo/South Everett Boys and Girls Club in planting 11 trees at Walter E Hall Park in Everett, on Wednesday, April 9, in honor of Arbor Day. “Planting trees are an amazing thing that you can do to help our environment,” […]
