Nate’s Corner: Stronger Public Notice Required Before Tax Increases
We often hear about the importance of transparency in government, but in practice it requires intentional effort by policymakers to ensure constituents are aware of proposals that may affect them. Earlier this month, my colleagues and I took a small but meaningful step forward to improve public awareness when the Council considered and then approved […]
Oso Strong: Remembering the Deadly 2014 Washington Landslide 12 Years Later
ARLINGTON—Sunday marks the 12th anniversary of the Oso mudslide that devastated a rural community twelve years ago, with the death of 43 people and a test of Washingtonian strength and remarkable resilience. U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell: “Today marks the 12th anniversary of the Oso landslide, a terrible tragedy that suddenly cut short the lives of […]
County Council Passes Nehring Proposal to Increase Transparency on Tax Votes
EVERETT — This morning, the Snohomish County Council unanimously approved Councilmember Nate Nehring’s proposal to increase transparency and public awareness when the Council considers ordinances that would raise taxes. The newly adopted policy requires County Council staff to provide formal notification to local news outlets, post clear notice on the County Council’s official webpage, and […]
4th Annual Civic Education Day Brings Students to Snohomish County Campus
EVERETT – Yesterday, more than 150 high school students from across Snohomish County traveled to the Snohomish County Government Campus for the fourth annual Civic Education Day. Hosted by Snohomish County Councilmembers Nate Nehring and Jared Mead, students get the opportunity to meet elected officials and county staff and learn about county government and civil […]
Korean Association of Greater Seattle new vision and leadership
LYNNWOOD—The Korean Association of Greater Seattle launched a restart with a new look under the banner “GSKA for You,” at the Lynnwood Neighborhood Center on Friday, February 6. The association’s primary focus is generational change, integration into mainstream society, and nurturing the next generation. In his oath of office and inaugural speech, President Won Jun […]
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 […]
Edmonds College Leads Snohomish County Education Innovation with Robotics, AI, and Free Training Programs
In 2025, Snohomish County schools and colleges navigated a dynamic year of expansion, adaptation, and advocacy. The following are the highlights of our education coverage in 2025. VIPs tour Snohomish County STEM’s ECHO Tour at Edmonds College On December 16, 2025, approximately 120 high school students from Edmonds Woodway, Lynnwood, Mountlake Terrace, and Meadowdale High […]
Dunn and Low elected as Snohomish County Council leadership for 2026
SNOHOMISH COUNTY—The Snohomish County Council on Tuesday, January 6, selected Councilwoman Megan Dunn, representing District 2, as Chair, and Councilman Sam Low, of District 5, was elected Vice Chair. This is Councilmember Low’s first time serving on Council’s leadership team and Chair Dunn served as Vice Chair in 2025. “It’s truly an honor to be […]
2025 Washington Politics: Elections, Scandals, Immigration, and Budget Deficits
In 2025, Washington state and Snohomish County politics were defined by high-stakes decisions, legal battles, fiscal pressures and budget deficits, and of course political scandals. Below are the highlights of our state, and local, politics coverage for 2025. Brandy’s Law brings some peace to victim of fatal dog attack in Lynnwood The Lynnwood City Council […]
Snohomish County trio commits to bipartisan solutions and community safety
EVERETT— Snohomish County Councilmember Sam Low (R-Lake Stevens), Jared Mead (D-Mill Creek), and Nate Nehring (R-Arlington) took their oaths of office earlier this week after being re-elected to office in November. Low and Nehring secured their third term with 53.95% and 92.57% (unopposed) of the vote respectively, and Mead ran unopposed to win a second […]
