Ferguson and congressional leaders request Trump to approve Major FEMA support after historic floods

OLYMPIA—Washington State Governor Bob Ferguson on January 21, in unison with the entire bi-partisan Washington state congressional delegation the following day, sent letters to President Donald J Trump requesting critical FEMA designation, and funding, to help communities impacted by the record-breaking flooding in December 2025. For nearly two weeks in December, many rivers across Washington […]

Over 200,000 SnoPUD and PSE customers without power

Snohomish PUD reports that strong northwesterly winds did a significant damage to Camano Island and the northwestern part of Snohomish County overnight. Snohomish County PUD is working to get power restored as quickly and safely as possible. The National Weather Service had a high wind warning in effect until 6 a.m. Wednesday morning. Gusts were […]

Emergency Proclamation issued for Snohomish County flooding

SNOHOMISH COUNTY—Flooding along multiple rivers has caused a state of emergency in the county, with ongoing impacts to roads and transportation, emergency services, and private and public properties. Snohomish County Executive Dave Somers issued an emergency proclamation Tuesday afternoon.  “Flooding events like this have serious impacts on our communities, particularly our rural areas, and the […]