Snohomish County has a solid waste problem, Public Works plans to fix it
EVERETT, Wash., September 17, 2023—Each week garbage trucks around Snohomish County pick up residents’ solid waste that end up at one location in north Everett. That waste is then loaded onto freight trains and transported to a landfill in Eastern Washington. However, in recent years, the county has encountered challenges that has its Public Works […]
Amazon opens Washington’s largest distribution center in Arlington
ARLINGTON, Wash., September 14, 2023—Amazon held a grand opening ribbon cutting ceremony for its newest fulfillment center in Arlington on Thursday, September 14. “These are the types of jobs that the community needs,” said Bruno Arnal, General Manager for Amazon’s PAE2. “We are proud to invest in this area and see it grow with us.” […]
DelBene presents $750,000 check for Food and Farming Center at Evergreen State Fair’s Grand Opening
MONROE, Wash., August 24, 2023—To commemorate the grand opening of the 114th year of the Evergreen State Fair, Congresswoman Suzan DelBene (WA-01) presented Snohomish County with a $750,000 check for its Food and Farming Center — a crucial resource hub for fruit and vegetables across Snohomish, Whatcom, Skagit, and King counties. DelBene secured the investment […]
Snohomish County receives $9.9 million grant for Snohomish River Basin
SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash., August 9, 2023 – Snohomish County’s Community Floodplain Solutions (CFS) program has received a third grant of $9.9 million from the Washington State Department of Ecology’s Floodplains by Design (FbD) program. CFS Phase 3 is the continuation of integrated floodplain management work that was funded by two previous FbD grants, primarily in […]
Economic Alliance Snohomish County to host healthcare summit
Everett, WA., August 8, 2023—Economic Alliance Snohomish County (EASC), in collaboration with Career Connect Washington Northwest (CCWNW), is pleased to announce an upcoming event focused on addressing the critical issues faced by the healthcare industry in today’s rapidly changing landscape. The expert panel discussion, titled “Navigating the Challenges and Opportunities in the Changing Landscape of […]
Port of Everett hosts Transportation and Infrastructure Committee forum
EVERETT, Wash., August 7, 2023—Members of the House of Representatives Transportation and Infrastructure Committee met with local leaders at the Port of Everett today, August 7, to discuss infrastructure investments in the Pacific Northwest. On the committee side, Ranking Member Rick Larsen (WA-02) joined Committee Chair Sam Graves (MO-06), and members Mark DeSaulnier (CA-10), and […]
Snohomish County invests $4.3 Million in Workforce Development and Job Pathways Programs
Snohomish County, Wash., July 27, 2023—Executive Dave Somers today announced that Snohomish County is investing $4.3 million in seven workforce development and job pathways programs. The seven awarded projects provide enhanced employment training and/or address challenges to employment, with the goal of connecting individuals to stable jobs or career pathways. The projects focus on highly […]
Hundreds attend a celebration of culture at Lynnwood’s Afrolatino Festival
LYNNWOOD, Wash., July 16, 2023—Hundreds attended the Afrolatino Festival on Saturday, July 15, that returned for its twelfth year in Lynnwood at Silver Creek Family Church to celebrate Afrolatino heritage and culture. “This festival is to keep our heritage going,” Karina Gasperin, Executive Director of the Afrolatino Festival told the Lynnwood Times. “The festival is […]
Snohomish County invests in 360 new child care slots thanks to ARPA funding
EVERETT, Wash., July 7, 2023—Snohomish County Executive Dave Sommers announced the county’s investment of $7.6 million from its American Rescue Plan Act dollars to fund nearly 360 new child care slots fulfilling one of the key priorities community members identified in the countywide Pandemic Recovery Roadshow. These dollars are expected to fund access for high-quality […]
WA to receive $1.2 Billion for Broadband Infrastructure thanks to Cantwell and Murray
WASHINGTON, D.C., June 26, 2023—Today, U.S. Senators Maria Cantwell (D-WA), Chair of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, and Patty Murray (D-WA), Chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee, announced that the State of Washington will receive $1,227,742,066 from the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) to help expand broadband access to areas that […]
