Public invited to 2026 Port Report, Charting the Waterfront’s Future

Everett, Wash., July 8, 2026 — Economic Alliance Snohomish County (EASC) invites to community for the 2026 Port Report, Monday, July 13, recognizing the Port of Everett’s 108th anniversary. The Port Report will take place from 4 – 7 p.m., July 13, at the Hotel Indigo Seattle Everett Waterfront. General admission tickets are $60; RSVP, […]
South County Fire extends deadline for residents interested in serving on the voters’ pamphlet con committee

Fire stations are where firefighters train, eat, sleep and live while preparing for emergency calls. After responding to fires, medical responses, hazmat incidents and rescues, firefighters return to the stations to decontaminate, clean equipment and prepare for the next call. The need for fire station improvements is why South County Fire voters will see a […]
Community comes together for Meadowdale Beach Park Cleanup

EDMONDS – Nearly 100 volunteers gathered this morning at Meadowdale Beach Park for a community beach cleanup focused on protecting the shoreline, improving local habitat, and promoting environmental stewardship. The event was hosted in partnership by Snohomish County Councilmember Nate Nehring, WSU Extension Beach Watchers, the Greater Seattle Korean Association, and the Boys & Girls […]
Snohomish County Public Works releases the 2025 Annual Bridge Report

SNOHOMISH COUNTY – Snohomish County Public Works released its latest annual bridge report documenting the condition of all 211 bridges in its inventory. While the need for major bridge projects continues to outpace funding, seven bridges categorized for future rehabilitation or replacement are currently funded. More information about bridge conditions and replacement plans is available […]
Edmonds School Board meeting flooded with requests to restore the School Resource Officer program

LYNNWOOD— Members of the public showed up at the Edmonds School District Board Meeting Tuesday, July 7, in full force to urge the board to restore a reimagined School Resource Officer (SRO) program following a rise in gang violence and youth-related crime since its discontinuation. The Edmonds School District discontinued the SRO Program in 2020 […]
Larsen tours Little Wings Early Learning Academy ahead of September opening

EVERETT—U.S. Representative Rick Larsen (WA-02) toured the Machinist Institute’s Little Wings Early Learning Academy with Executive Director Jill Thornton and IAM District 751 President and Little Wings Board Member Jason Chan Tuesday, July 7, ahead of the early learning center’s September opening date. Little Wings received $1 million in American Rescue Plan funds, which Rep. […]
Governor Ferguson appoints Lacie Nelson to Snohomish County Superior Court

OLYMPIA – Governor Bob Ferguson announced the appointment of Lacie Nelson to the position of Snohomish County Superior Court Judge. Nelson’s appointment, effective July 2, fills the position that Judge Millie Judge’s resignation will vacate. Nelson is a career litigator with more than 18 years of experience in both criminal and civil cases. She currently […]
WSP seeking witnesses to an injury hit-and-run collision in Mill Creek

MILL CREEK – The Washington State Patrol (WSP) is actively investigating an injury hit-and run collision that occurred at 1:56 a.m. on June 25, 2026, on westbound State Route 96 near Dumas Road/Elgin Way SE. A silver/grey late 90s, early 2000s Chevrolet Tahoe style vehicle with an unknown license plate was westbound on State Route […]
City of Arlington announces new bicycle pump track at Jensen Park, with ribbon-cutting ceremony scheduled for July 29

ARLINGTON—The City of Arlington invites the community to celebrate the opening of its new bicycle pump track at Jensen Park on Tuesday, July 29, with food vendors opening at 11:30 a.m. and the ribbon-cutting ceremony beginning at 12:30 p.m. In partnership with the Rotary Club of Arlington, the Stillaguamish Tribe of Indians, Amazon, and Snohomish County, the City has […]
Lynnwood City Council receive ACCESS Project update and briefing on potential water rate hikes

LYNNWOOD—The Lynnwood City Council received an update from local public safety nonprofit ACCESS Project, and were briefed on potential water rate hikes at their Work Session on Monday, July 6. ACCESS Project Update To kick off Monday’s meeting, ACCESS Project Founder Wally Webster II gave a general update on the status of his nonprofit, […]