Mead and Nehring to lead Snohomish County Council in 2024

SNOHOMISH COUNTY—Councilman Jared Mead (D), representing District 4, and Councilman Nate Nehring (R), representing District 1, were re-elected as Chair and Vice Chair of the Snohomish County Council, respectively, by their fellow councilmembers during the body’s Administrative Session on January 2. “I’m honored and grateful to be re-elected by my fellow councilmembers as Chair of […]

Snohomish County prepares for annual Point-in-Time homeless count

SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash., December 12, 2023—The Snohomish County Department of Human Services, in collaboration with community and human service providers, is gearing up for the annual Point-in-Time (PIT) Homeless Count on Tuesday, January 23, 2024. This annual initiative remains a cornerstone in Snohomish County’s commitment to understanding and addressing homelessness within the community. “Every year […]

Motorsports to continue in the Evergreen State Fair Park Indoor Arena

MONROE, Wash., November 20, 2023—Because of health concerns related to indoor air quality, motorsports were scheduled to end at the Evergreen State Fair Park Indoor Arena, but Councilmembers and the Executive Office worked together and with passage of the 2024 Snohomish County Budget on November 8, motorsports and the much-anticipated Arenacross will now go on! […]

Snohomish County council passes nearly $2 billion 2024 budget

SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash., November 10, 2023—Snohomish County Council approved its 2024 Budget at a Public Hearing on Wednesday, November 8, including 23 amendments presented by council members. The $1.661 billion budget focusses on public safety, helping the vulnerable, protecting natural resources, and strengthening the economy, according to County Executive Dave Somers. “Improving public safety; saving […]

Commentary: Sheriff Adam Fortney has demonstrated humility, servant leadership

Over the past few years, I have found Sheriff Adam Fortney to be among the most humble, genuine elected officials I have ever had the privilege to serve with.  Three examples stand out for me when thinking about Sheriff Fortney’s servant leadership and the positive impact it has had on our community:  I strongly believe […]

Snohomish County Celebrates 10 years of restoration progress in Port Susan

SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash., September 20, 2023 – Over the last 10 years, multiple agencies have worked together towards maintaining and restoring Port Susan. This area offers important habitat for endangered species and is a refuge of biodiversity. A new website: Ten Years of Progress: Port Susan’s Conservation Action Plan, celebrates recovery efforts and highlights key […]

Snohomish County invests $1.5 million in Digital Equity and Broadband Access

Snohomish County, Wash., September 18, 2023—Executive Dave Somers announced that Snohomish County is investing $1.5 million of its federal American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) allocation into a digital equity initiative operated by Sno-Isle Libraries. This funding will increase the capacity of their loanable computer with hot spots by 750 devices and will expand their digital […]

Mead and Nehring invites you to Building Bridges Tour at Lynnwood Library

LYNNWOOD, Wash., September 6, 2023—Snohomish County Council President Jared Mead and Vice President Nate Nehring are inviting the public to attend a conversation on Tuesday, September 12 from 6 to 8 p.m., at the Lynnwood Library as part of their Building Bridges Tour geared to understanding and removing the barriers of political polarization. The Lynnwood Sno-Isle Library is located at […]

A look at Portugal’s drug experiment, what’s working and what’s not

PORTUGAL, August 10, 2023—In July 2001 Portugal made a paradigm shift in how it handled drug crimes. The Portuguese Drug Policy Model implemented that year, decriminalized the public and private use, acquisition, and possession of all legal drugs if the amount did not surpass a 10-day supply. The decision was intent on moving drug use, […]

Snohomish County invests $4.3 Million in Workforce Development and Job Pathways Programs

Snohomish County, Wash., July 27, 2023—Executive Dave Somers today announced that Snohomish County is investing $4.3 million in seven workforce development and job pathways programs. The seven awarded projects provide enhanced employment training and/or address challenges to employment, with the goal of connecting individuals to stable jobs or career pathways. The projects focus on highly […]