2025 Transportation Recap: New Major Infrastructure Advances in Snohomish County
In 2025, Snohomish County and surrounding areas saw significant strides in transportation infrastructure amid ongoing funding challenges. Below are some of the highlights of 2025 regarding major transportation stories. Port of Everett’s New Marina Fuel Dock Now Open The Port of Everett’s new 500-foot Marina Fuel Dock, costing $8.1 million, is now open after replacing […]
Boeing donates $500,000 to support flooding recovery in Puget Sound
SEATTLE—Boeing is donating $500,000 from the Boeing Charitable Trust to assist with recovery efforts in the aftermath of severe flooding in the Puget Sound area. Funding will go to the following organizations supporting recovery and relief efforts: “In this time of urgent need, we stand alongside our Puget Sound communities and our employees impacted by […]
Flooding update: rescues, federal emergency, and a second coming
WASHINGTON STATE—Dozens of people were rescued in Snohomish County, from Wednesday through Thursday, due to the state, and federally, declared “emergency” flooding that swept the region, with more storms and more flooding ahead. Meteorologists working with the National Weather Service (NWS) issued weather alerts for Washington residents on Wednesday, December 10, due to, what they […]
Kongsberg to begin AUV manufacturing in US for the first time, right in the heart of Lynnwood
LYNNWOOD—Norwegian company Kongsberg Discovery has decided to manufacture its HUGIN Autonomous Underwater Vehicle (AUV) in the United States, beginning at its existing facility in the heart of Lynnwood. This is the first time Kongsberg will be manufacturing AUVs outside of Scandinavia. AUV’s are free-swimming, electric, vessels preprogrammed with a specific mission in mind. HUGIN collects […]
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 […]
High winds leave cruise ship stranded in Elliot Bay
SEATTLE—A massive cruise ship was stranded in Elliot Bay for hours on Monday, June 3, after its captain determined that extremely high winds in the area made for unsafe porting conditions. According to a report by the National Weather Service (NWS) winds around Elliot Bay reached up to 40 miles per hour Monday. The Royal […]
Mukilteo Councilman Dixon appointed to Puget Sound Regional Council
MUKILTEO—Freshman Mukilteo City Councilman, Mike Dixon, was appointed by Snohomish County Cities on January 18 to represent all cities and towns within the county—except Everett with its designated seat—on the Puget Sound Regional Council (PSRC). According to its website, the prestigious PSRC is the central planning agency that “develops policies and coordinates decisions about regional […]
$100M commitment by Amazon and Sound Transit for affordable housing
SEATTLE, Wash. – Amazon and Sound Transit announced June 16 a partnership to accelerate the creation of up to 1,200 new affordable housing units on Sound Transit surplus properties near light rail stations across the Puget Sound region. Amazon is committing $100 million in below-market funding to developers to help create and expedite the development […]
Teen scholarship winner soars in school and in the air
Lukas Holloman, a 2019 Cascade Warbirds Private Pilot Ground School Scholarship winner, hasn’t let the pandemic slow him down. Lukas, a student at Auburn Riverside High School, has been in a running start program taking classes at Green River College and pursuing flight training. He completed his ground school training and was issued his FAA […]
Lynnwood doing its part to save salmon populations
By Erin Freeman | Lynnwood Times Staff Lynnwood Wash., – Several species of salmon are on the brink of extinction throughout the Pacific Northwest, with at least 10 federally endangered species, including Coho salmon raised locally. Findings in the State of Salmon in Watersheds report, produced biannually by Washington State’s Recreation and Conservation Office, have […]
