Snohomish County Data Center Moratorium hearing set for August 19
EVERETT — The Snohomish County Council will hold a public hearing on Wednesday, August 19, on an emergency moratorium it adopted unanimously on June 24 that pauses new data center development in unincorporated areas of the county—meeting information at end of article. Emergency Ordinance 26-026 places a six-month hold on the filing, acceptance, processing or […]
Summer Work Underway to Improve Reliability for PUD Customers
EVERETT—Preventative maintenance and electric system improvements will keep Snohomish County PUD crews busy this summer as they work to maintain strong, year-round reliability for customers, especially during storm season. These efforts also help meet growing demand driven by electrification of transportation, increased use of electric heat in new homes, and continued population growth. Projects include: To further strengthen […]
Snohomish PUD Honored with National Award for Excellence in Safety
EVERETT—Snohomish County PUD has earned the American Public Power Association’s Safety Award of Excellence for safe operating practices in 2025. Earning the Diamond designation for the second year in a row, the PUD has a proactive, people-centered safety culture focused on continuous improvement. The PUD is proud of its strong safety program, which includes formal […]
Snohomish PUD’s Water Utility Celebrates Turning 80
EVERETT—The Snohomish County PUD’s Water Utility is nearing completion of several major projects including installation of advanced water meters and a new reservoir that will bolster reliability for its customers. The Water Utility has nearly completed its multi-year advanced meter installation, with 99% now in the field. These meters provide detailed water usage information to […]
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 […]
Snohomish PUD Commission approves 2026 Budget with an overall rate increase of 2.5 percent
EVERETT—The Snohomish County PUD’s Commission approved the 2026 budget for electric, generation and water systems during its meeting on December 2. “By finding smart ways to be more efficient and prioritizing projects, we were able to keep the rate increase as low as possible and ease the impact on our customers,” said John Haarlow, Snohomish […]
Snohomish County Public Works Receives $1.1 million in grants for safety improvements
EVERETT—Snohomish County Public Works has received two grants totaling more than $1.1 million that will fund safety improvements at a south Everett intersection and a study for overcrossing plans at Interstate 5 (I-5) and the Interurban Trail. Public Works’ County Road Safety Program will receive a $914,000 grant to construct a quick-build (or modular) roundabout […]
Thousands attend Snohomish PUD annual Energy Block Party
EVERETT—Thousands of residents from around the county filled Snohomish Public Utilities District Everett Campus for its 2025 Energy Block Party on Saturday in celebration of Earth Day. Kids enjoyed the experience of being inside PUD rigs and first responder vehicles and were amazed by the high-voltage demonstrations with lifesaving safety lessons. Snohomish PUD squirrel mascots […]
PUD Open House on May 7 for Everett to Delta Transmission Line
EVERETT—The Snohomish County PUD invites community members to attend one of two open houses on May 7, 2025, at PUD Headquarters, 2320 California Street, Everett, Washington to learn about the plan for constructing the new Everett to Delta Transmission Line. Open houses will be held from 4 to 5:30 p.m. and 6 to 7:30 p.m. […]
Come one, come all, for a Snohomish PUD event packed with energizing fun
The Snohomish PUD is inviting the entire community to its 2025 Energy Block Party from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., April 26, at the PUD Electric Building Headquarters located at 2320 California Street in Everett. Some of the area’s yummiest food trucks will be available to keep you fueled up! Truckstravaganza! (AKA Touch a Truck)Fun […]
