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Snohomish County Public Works Americans with Disability Act Advisory Committee seeks three new members

Americans Disability Act

EVERETT, Wash., Friday, September 15, 2023—The Americans with Disability Act (ADA) Public Right-of-Way Advisory Committee for Snohomish County Public Works provides feedback and recommendations to the county on the ADA compliance of pedestrian facilities in the public right-of-way. County leaders are seeking candidate letters of interest for eight open positions on the committee by November […]

Amazon opens Washington’s largest distribution center in Arlington 

Arlington amazon

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.” […]

Naval Station Everett on lockdown, bomb teams onsite

Naval Station Everett

EVERETT, Wash., September 14, 2023—Naval Station Everett was on lockdown Thursday afternoon following reports at approximately 1:15 p.m. of a suspicious package found in a vehicle that pulled up to the base gate at its north entrance. Everett Police Department, Snohomish County Sheriff, Washington State Patrol, Naval Criminal Investigative Service and the Federal Bureau of […]

Free car seat checks to kick off Child Passenger Safety Week

car seat checks

To celebrate Child Passenger Safety Week, Safe Kids and South County Fire will offer free car seat safety checks by appointment from 1-3 p.m. on Tuesday, September 19. A limited supply of free car seats will be available for families who need assistance. This event requires registration at www.southsnofire.org/carseats. Nearly half of child car seats […]

Larsen encourages Northwest Washington students to compete in 2023 Congressional App Challenge

Congressional App Challenge

EVERETT, Wash., September 13, 2023—Rep. Rick Larsen (WA-02) is encouraging all middle and high school students who live in or attend school in Washington’s Second Congressional District to compete in the 2023 Congressional App Challenge (CAC). The annual challenge runs through Wednesday, November 1. Students can sign up to participate and read the full competition […]

Snohomish County Elections earns National Stars and Stripes Award

Stars Stripes Award

Everett, Wash., September 13, 2023—Last week the National Association of Elections Officials (The Election Center) presented Snohomish County Elections with the Stars and Stripes Award at its annual conference held in Orlando, Florida. The award recognizes Snohomish County Elections’ exceptional and ongoing partnership with the League of Women Voters of Snohomish County. The Stars and […]

Outdoor burn ban to be lifted for unincorporated Snohomish County

snohomish burn ban

SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash., September 12, 2023—Due to changes in the weather forecast and the current fuel moisture levels in existing vegetation, effective Wednesday, September 13, 2023, at 5:00 p.m., the burn ban is lifted for all the unincorporated areas of Snohomish County by order of the Snohomish County Fire Marshal, Michael McCrary.  This means that […]

Mill Creek Detective asking public for help in fatal motorcycle accident

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MILL CREEK, Wash., September 11, 2023—Mill Creek Police are asking the public for information regarding the fatal motorcycle collision on Bothell-Everett Highway on Thursday evening. On September 7, 2023, at 7:30 pm, Mill Creek Police Department (MCPD) officers responded to a vehicle versus motorcycle collision at 153rd St SE and Bothell-Everett Highway. A dark blue […]

Mill Creek launches new resident portal, a one-stop shop for city info

mill creek portal

MILL CREEK, Wash., May 31, 2023—The City of Mill Creek is launching a new resident portal on May 31, offering easy access to the City’s most requested information. Now, consolidated into a single space, residents can access current City projects, future development of city-owned properties, news and community events, permits and licenses, survey opportunities – […]

Mill Creek accepting applications for volunteer boards and commissions

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MILL CREEK, Wash., May 28, 2023 – The City of Mill Creek is now accepting applications for several volunteer boards and commissions through June 16, 2023. Advisory boards and commissions are excellent opportunities for those who want to have a voice in their community and to work with others to make a positive difference.  The City […]

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