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 […]

Volunteers of Lynnwood’s Hygiene Center clean up Gold Park

LYNNWOOD, Wash., May 19, 2023—The Lynnwood Hygiene Center closed early on Thursday, May 18, to allow staff member Amberlee Bell, and nine other volunteers the opportunity to clean up neighboring Gold Park. From 4 p.m. until about 4:45 p.m. the crew collected four large bags of trash before reconvening at the Hygiene Center for a […]

Lynnwood’s Hygiene Center struggles to keep up with staggering numbers

LYNNWOOD, Wash., May 10, 2023—Every Monday through Saturday morning, Amberlee Bell exits her on-site trailer to prepare the Lynnwood Hygiene Center for operation. The site provides access to private showers, restroom facilities, clothes, and food to people who are homeless and living in extreme poverty. Like many of the six volunteers that work at the […]

Annual Homeless Point-in-Time count highest in over 10 years

SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash., May 4, 2023—The Annual Homeless Point-in-Time (PIT) count, designed to provide a snapshot of households experiencing homelessness on a single night, was conducted on January 24, 2023. This survey was supported by the efforts of 247 volunteers, County personnel, and partnering agency staff. The 2023 count identified 1,285 people in 1,028 households […]

Annual Point-in-Time homeless count to take place on January 24

EVERETT, Wash., January 11, 2023—In collaboration with community and human service providers, the Snohomish County Department of Human Services is conducting the annual Point-in-Time (PIT) Homeless Count on Tuesday, January 24, 2023. The annual count is an important tool in the community’s efforts to assess the number of homeless individuals and families in Snohomish County, […]

Somers proposes $85 million for county-wide pandemic recovery

Snohomish County, Wash., September 22, 2022 – Snohomish County Executive Dave Somers today put forward his proposal for the County’s remaining $85 million in American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds, which are federal dollars designed to address the public health, social, and economic impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. The Executive’s proposal is reflective of community […]

Point-in-Time Homeless Count to take place Tuesday, February 22, 2022

EVERETT, Wash., January 10, 2022—In collaboration with community and human service providers, the Snohomish County Department of Human Services is conducting the annual Point-in-Time (PIT) Homeless Count on Tuesday, February 22, 2022. The annual count is an important tool in the community’s efforts to assess the number of homeless individuals and families in Snohomish County, […]

Frizzell supports sales tax increase, requests county council to provide long term services

LYNNWOOD, Wash., December 15, 2021 – In a letter sent to the Snohomish County Council on Tuesday evening, Mayor Christine Frizzell shared that the current proposal for a 0.1% sales tax increase doesn’t do enough to combat homelessness. “I ask that for every new housing unit created that long term services also be provided to […]

Over 50 elected leaders demand a public vote on Snohomish County sales tax increase

UPDATE: [9:54 a.m. Dec 15, 2021] Lynnwood Mayor Christine Frizzell sends letter of support to county council. SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash., December 14, 2021 – Ahead of Wednesday’s county council vote, 58 local elected officials from 20 jurisdictions throughout Snohomish County have signed a letter opposing the effort to increase the countywide sales tax in Snohomish […]