2026 Legislative Kickoff: April Berg, Sam Low, Carolyn Eslick, Marko Liias talk transportation, new taxes, and housing
EVERETT—The Economic Alliance of Snohomish County held a Legislative Kickoff event on Wednesday, December 10, featuring a panel discussion with Washington State Representatives Sam Low (R-39), April Berg (D-44), Carolyn Eslick (R-39), and Washington State Senator Marko Liias (D-21). Topics of conversation spanned the lawmakers’ priorities going into the 2026 legislative session, and an array […]
Larsen secures more than $50 million for local transit agencies
SNOHOMISH, SKAGIT AND WHATCOM COUNTIES, WA – This week, the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) awarded more than $50 million in grant funding to four Northwest Washington transit agencies to transition to low emission buses, improve service reliability and invest in paratransit services. “The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law continues to deliver cleaner and greener bus service to […]
Community Transit Thanksgiving holiday bus schedule
Snohomish County, Wash. – Community Transit makes changes to hours of service on Thanksgiving Day. Thursday, Nov. 27 (Thanksgiving Day) Buses will operate on regular schedule on Friday, Nov. 28. Check bus schedules at communitytransit.org/schedules, or use Plan My Trip. Plan ahead by visiting communitytransit.org/holiday for all Community Transit holiday schedules. Community Transit provides bus […]
Free Community Access Night launches at Everett Community Ice Rink
EVERETT—The Everett Community Ice Rink, in partnership with Community Transit, is proud to announce the launch of Community Access Night. The free, monthly public ice skate night breaks down barriers to recreation and encourages active lifestyles for youth and families across Snohomish County. This new initiative, presented by Community Transit, offers free admission to the […]
Community Transit public hearing and board meeting, Nov 6
SNOHOMISH COUNTY—The Community Transit Board of Directors’ monthly board meeting will take place at 3 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 3. The meeting will begin with a public hearing on the 2026-2027 Proposed Budget. Agenda items include: For the full agenda and information on how to comment, go to communitytransit.org/board-of-directors and click on Upcoming Meetings. The meeting […]
No plans for additional parking to Lynnwood light rail following Mariner’s playoff parking surge
LYNNWOOD—In the wake of a Mariner’s playoff-induced parking surge at Lynnwood’s City center light rail station earlier this month, Sound Transit has no plans to add additional parking to the station citing that evening’s abnormal parking volume, Lynnwood’s current zoning codes, and available alternative parking options as the reason. The transportation authority, instead, recommends commuters […]
Community Transit unveils its $560 million 2026-2027 biennium budget
SNOHOMISH COUNTY—Community Transit has released its proposed biennial budget for fiscal years 2026 and 2027, marking the agency’s first shift to a two-year planning cycle. The plan, presented by Chief Executive Officer Ric Ilgenfritz, focuses on continued service improvements, infrastructure investments, and a transition to in-house operations amid economic uncertainties. The budget aligns with the […]
Calling All Young Artists: Enter the “Design Together, Discover Together” Youth Art Contest now through Oct. 20, 2025
SNOHOMISH COUNTY—Grab your markers, paints, crayons or tablet—whatever is your jam—it’s time to let your imagination roll! Community Transit is excited to launch the “Design Together, Discover Together” Youth Art Contest, open to Snohomish County youth ages 5–18. The theme of the contest is “Riding Transit with Friends.” Now through October 20, 2025, kids and […]
Arrests made in August 16 Swift Orange Line shooting
MILL CREEK –Five individuals, four juveniles and one adult, were arrested on Monday, October 6, for their alleged involvement in a shooting incident at a Swift Orange Line transit stop in Mill Creek back in August. They now face multiple charges including Assault in the First Degree, Malicious Mischief in the First and Second Degree, […]
Police investigate shooting on Swift Orange Line Bus
MILL CREEK – On Saturday, August 16th, at approximately 5:00 pm, Mill Creek Police were dispatched to the Swift Orange Line bus stop at the 800 block of 164th St. SE, in response to a report of an assault with a weapon. When officers arrived, they learned that several juveniles already on the bus got into […]
