Snohomish County facing $23.6 million biennium budget deficit
EVERETT—It was revealed at Tuesday’s Finance Committee meeting, that Snohomish County is projecting at least a $23.6 million deficit for the 2025-2026 biennium, in addition to a $14 million year-over-year structural deficit extending through December of 2030. “So, it’s a doubling of our structural deficit,” Mead said during Tuesday’s meeting. “So, our hair is on […]
YMCA opens new Early Learning Center in Marysville addressing the County’s childcare needs
MARYSVILLE—YMCA of Snohomish County cut the ribbon on its brand-new Early Learning Center in Marysville Tuesday, August 5, which, when it opens this September, will serve up to 68 children (aged 1-5), with 40% of them being from families below the poverty line. “Quality, licensed, childcare providers aren’t just falling from trees. It turns out […]
Green Earth Cup Unites 11 Nations in SeaTac’s Epic Soccer and Cultural Celebration
The unifying power of soccer was on full display during the inaugural Green Earth Cup held on August 2 at Valley Ridge Park in SeaTac. With a motto of “Together as One,” the cup — hosted by the Greater Seattle Korean Association (GSKA) — saw over 1200 people in attendance and had 15 teams representing […]
Snohomish County 2025 Primary Election winners and losers
As the 2025 Primary Election results unfold in Snohomish County, the Auditor’s Office has counted 80,967 ballots representing a voter turnout of 17.04%. Only two candidates with the highest percentage of votes, advance to the 2025 General Election that begins on October 17, and ends on November 4. The next election update will be by […]
Youth beach cleanup inspires the next generation of environmental stewards
STANWOOD—On Saturday, July 12, Kayak Point Park in Stanwood became a hub of environmental action as over 70 youth and volunteers gathered for a Youth Beach Cleanup, that removed 151.47 pounds of trash. The hands-on event, a collaborative effort between Snohomish County Council President Nate Nehring’s Office and WSU Beach Watchers, aimed to educate and […]
Mead and Nehring host Building Bridges Summit at WSU Everett to foster collaboration
EVERETT—Snohomish County Council members Jared Mead and Nate Nehring teamed up with former investigative journalist, now Results Washington Director, Jesse Jones, for their second annual Building Bridges Summit at Washington State University’s Everett campus Thursday, June 26. This year’s theme, “Conversations That Connect Us,” highlighted the impact of civil discourse when grounded in empathy, curiosity, […]
Everett Community College unanimously votes to close Early Learning Center
EVERETT—After over an hour of public comment backlash, the Everett Community College Board of Trustees unanimously decided to close its Early Learning Center during a court-ordered special session Thursday, June 26. To a packed room, the crowd chanted, “shame,” immediately following the Board’s vote. “This is not a cavalier decision, this is well thought out […]
Kayak Point Park Beach Clean Up: Inspiring the Next Generation of Environmental Stewards
Environmental stewardship is a shared responsibility. From broad policies to daily choices, we all play a role in preserving our natural environment for future generations. To engage young people in this mission, my office is partnering with WSU Beach Watchers to host a Youth Beach Cleanup at Kayak Point Park. On Saturday, July 12, from […]
Snohomish County Leaders and Builders Unite to Tackle Housing Crisis
MUKILTEO—Dozens of elected officials hobnobbed with developers, architects, remodelers, suppliers, manufacturers, and sales and marketing professionals at Snohomish County Elected Officials Reception, hosted by the Master Builders Association of King and Snohomish Counties (MBAKS) on Tuesday, June 17, at Rosehill Community Center in Mukilteo. MBAKS is a longstanding organization—established in 1909—that represents builders who are […]
After years of deficits, Everett Community College is closing its Early Learning Center
EVERETT—The Early Learning Center at Everett Community College will be closing its doors June 30, 2025. For almost 33 years the on-campus facility has provided licensed childcare services for infants to children aged 5, and to many low-income families. Approximately 20 staff members were presented with the hard news during a May 7 meeting where […]
