Snohomish County Council unanimously approves providers for New Start Centers
SNOHOMISH COUNTY— The Snohomish County Council unanimously approved a series of motions on January 28, related to service agreements with the Salvation Army and YWCA for its two New Start Centers—a pair of repurposed hotels which the county intend to use for emergency bridge housing for people experiencing homelessness in Snohomish County. The idea of the New Start […]
Sound Transit seeks volunteers to serve on agency oversight panel
Sound Transit is seeking volunteers from the Snohomish County, North King County, East King County, and South King County Subareas to help the agency succeed in meeting its commitments to the public. The Community Oversight Panel (COP) currently has openings for all of the above Subareas. Sound Transit relies on the oversight and expertise of […]
Lynnwood Neighborhood Center actualizes 30-year vision with ribbon cutting: An investment for ‘generational twinkles’
LYNNWOOD—Volunteers of America Western Washington (VOAWW), travel writer guru Rick Steves, multiple stakeholders and investors, and community supporters finally cut the ribbon on Lynnwood’s brand-new, highly anticipated, Lynnwood Neighborhood Center (LNC) near Trinity Lutheran Church and Schools on Friday, January 9. “The Lynnwood Neighborhood Center is a long-awaited dream and it’s about to open its […]
Mike Fong appointed as Everett’s new Senior Executive Director of Economic Development and Opportunity
EVERETT—The City of Everett announced January 9 that Mike Fong has been appointed as the City’s new senior executive director for economic development and opportunity. He will begin his new role February 9, 2026. “Mike is a thoughtful, community-oriented leader with unmatched experience and a proven track record of advancing opportunity and economic growth,” said […]
Ferguson and aviation leaders announce new Cascadia Sustainable Aviation Accelerator initiative
MUKILTEO—Washington State Governor Bob Ferguson, Snohomish County Executive Dave Somers, Senator Marko Liias, other law makers, and leaders in aviation technology research and sustainability launched the Cascadia Sustainable Aviation Accelerator (CSAA) today – a new initiative designed to accelerate Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) production deployment and adoption across the Pacific Northwest. “Clean fuels are a […]
Everett Mayor Cassie Franklin outlines 2026 priorities
EVERETT—Leading into 2026, the Lynnwood Times sat down with Everett Mayor Cassie Franklin – who just won another term last November with a, nearly, 11-point win – to share with you what the City of Everett has in look forward to in the coming years. Ahead of the 2025 General Election, Mayor Franklin shared her […]
Disaster Assistance Center to Open in Sultan for December Flood Victims
SULTAN—People whose homes were damaged by flooding in December can come to a Disaster Assistance Center for help learning about and potentially applying for state assistance or other resources. Snohomish County has partnered with Volunteers of America Western Washington to host a disaster assistance and resource center at the Sky Valley Center, 617 1st Street in Sultan. The center will include representatives from multiple organizations who can […]
Snohomish County 2025 Healthcare Boom: New ER, Mobile Clinics, and Behavioral Health Expansions Revealed
In 2025, Snohomish County made significant strides in expanding access to healthcare, behavioral health services, and recovery support amid ongoing public health challenges. Below are the highlights of our coverage in 2025. MultiCare and Overlake cut ribbon on county’s first ever off-campus emergency department On October 1, 2025, Overlake Medical Center & Clinics and MultiCare […]
From T&T Supermarket to Rustic Cork: Top New Businesses Thriving in Snohomish County 2025
In 2025, Snohomish County’s business landscape reflected both bold growth and persistent headwinds. Below are the highlights of our 2025 business coverage. Frontier Airlines comes and goes at Snohomish County’s Paine Field International Airport Frontier Airlines launched service at Paine Field (PAE) in Everett on June 2, 2025, with non-stop flights to Denver, Phoenix, and […]
2025 Transportation Recap: New Major Infrastructure Advances in Snohomish County
In 2025, Snohomish County and surrounding areas saw significant strides in transportation infrastructure amid ongoing funding challenges. Below are some of the highlights of 2025 regarding major transportation stories. Port of Everett’s New Marina Fuel Dock Now Open The Port of Everett’s new 500-foot Marina Fuel Dock, costing $8.1 million, is now open after replacing […]
