Evergreen State Fair 2021
SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash. – Snohomish County announced May 13 that plans are being developed to open an 11-day Evergreen State Fair 2021 at the Evergreen State Fair Park in Monroe this year from August 26-31 and September 2-6. The Fair will be closed September 1. This year’s theme: “Back in the Saddle Again – Open […]
Photo of the Week: Lynnwood’s Beverly Goat
Lynnwood, Wash. – Located on the fence of a home on Beverly Rd. lies Lynnwood’s iconic Beverly Goat. The goat is dressed up throughout the year and brings joy to thousands of motorists and joggers every day. In 2019, a community effort by Chelsea Meggitt led to the goats return after thieves stole it for […]
Biden Budget includes $100 million for Lynnwood Link Extension
WASHINGTON D.C., May 29, 2021 – U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg yesterday announced that President Biden’s Fiscal Year (FY) 2022 budget includes $330.8 million for two new Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) projects in South King County and Pierce County, Washington, as well as two existing light rail projects currently under construction in South King County […]
Twin Willow Gardens, perfect for your next Snohomish wedding
Jeanette Ordoñez and Forest Baker from Green Lake found each other in the way so many new couples now adays find each other – with a mutual right swipe. As time went on, their mutual affection grew and deepened, and before long they both knew that their lives were bound to transform from their respective […]
BLM co-founder Patrisse Cullors steps down
In a May 27 press release, Black Lives Matter Global Network Foundation (BLM) announced that co-founder and current Executive Director, Patrisse Cullors, will transition from her role, and named two Senior Executives to support the organization. Makani Themba, Chief Strategist at Higher Ground Change Strategies, and Monifa Bandele, Chief Operating Officer at Time’s Up Foundation […]
Veterans Memorial coming to Haller Bridge
SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash., May 28, 2021 – Today, in honor of Memorial Day 2021, Snohomish County Executive Dave Somers and Snohomish County Councilmember Nate Nehring (District 1) announced the creation of a Veterans Memorial at Haller Bridge on the Centennial Trail. The memorial will honor Snohomish County residents who died in post-9/11 conflicts. This memorial […]
New Whitehorse Campground opens Memorial Day Weekend
Darrington, Wash., May 28, 2021 – Snohomish County opens the new Whitehorse Campground near Darrington this weekend. With campgrounds already busy this spring and booked up across the region, the new 18-site campground will increase camping capacity in the county just in time for summer. Reservations are open now. Located just outside the Town of Darrington, […]
Sno-Isle Board of Trustees Vacancy
Snohomish County, Wash. – Recruitment and applications are now being accepted to fill an upcoming vacancy on the Sno-Isle Board of Trustees. Applications will be accepted until June 11. The seven-member Board of Trustees governs Sno-Isle Libraries, sets library policies, reviews and approves the annual budget, and determines the general direction of the library system. Visit this website for […]
Free online safety classes in June
South County Fire offers free online safety classes and programs to help you stay safe and sound. All classes are offered using Zoom and require internet access via a smart phone, tablet or computer. Register in advance online at www.southsnofire.org/classes. Classes offered this month include: Child Car Seat Safety, June 2, 6 p.m., or June […]
Future Workforce Alliance seeks public input on Local Area Plan
The Snohomish County Future Workforce Alliance (Alliance) is seeking public input on the 2020-2024 Local Area Plan. Required by the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act, the Local Area Plan serves as a guide for Snohomish County’s workforce development system. The plan outlines the goals, objectives, and strategies to increase skill levels, employment, earnings, customer satisfaction, […]
