Snohomish County Arts 2025: Top Cultural Events, Exhibitions, and Performances of the Year
In 2025, Snohomish County pulsed with the energy of cultural celebration, artistic achievement, and deep community connection. Below are our highlights for artistic events and achievements throughout last year. Edmonds’ Cascade Symphony Orchestra is committed to keeping classical music affordable The Cascade Symphony Orchestra, Snohomish County’s oldest community orchestra (founded 1962), emphasized accessibility with affordable […]
A conversation with Mayor Joe Marine and what his next term means for Mukilteo
MUKILTEO—Mukilteo Mayor Joe Marine won an historic fourth term in the November 2025 General Election, ushering in four more years of an administration under his leadership—the longest for any mayor since the incorporation of the city in 1947. To hear what’s in store for Mukilteo residents and businesses, Lynnwood Times Senior Reporter Kienan Briscoe met […]
Hawaiian Council’s 24th annual convention comes to a close at Tulalip
TULALIP—The 2025 Native Hawaiian Convention came to a close today, Thursday, October 9, wrapping up four days of lūʻau, workshops, performances, and discussions all centered around the life, culture, and policies of the Native Hawaiian people. This year more than 1,100 people gathered on the Tulalip Tribes land – the first time ever the Hawaiian […]
Mukilteo unveils new Welcome Poles in continued recognition of the ancestorial lands of the Tulalip Peoples
MUKILTEO—In a celebration of ancestral fishing grounds and the continued connection of the Tulalip peoples to the land of Mukilteo, Mayor Joe Marine joined by Chairwoman Teri Gobin and members of the Tulalip Tribes celebrated the unveiling of two 10-foot Welcome Poles by world renowned artists Joe Gobin and James Madison during the Mukilteo Lighthouse Festival on […]
Larsen introduces the PROTECT Act to combat drug trafficking within tribes
WASHINGTON D.C.—Representative Rick Larsen (D-WA), joined by Representative Ryan Zinke (R-MT.), U.S. Senator Steve Daines (R-MT) and Senator Tina Smith (D-MN) announced a bipartisan Protection for Reservation Occupants Against Trafficking and Evasive Communications Today (PROTECT) Act which aims to combat drug trafficking within tribal communities. If passed the PROTECT Act would expand Special Tribal Criminal […]
Tulalip Tribes, Commerce sign historic memorandum of understanding
TULALIP—The Tulalip Tribes and Washington State Department of Commerce signed a historic memorandum of understanding (MOU) establishing government-to-government relations between the Tribes and the agency. The agreement removes administrative barriers, improves communications, implements culturally appropriate data privacy and security measures, and more. Tulalip Tribes Chairwoman Teri Gobin and Commerce Director Joe Nguyễn signed the agreement […]
The Council for Native Hawaiian Advancement has chosen Tulalip for its upcoming convention
TULALIP—The Council for Native Hawaiian Advancement have chosen Snohomish County for the site of its upcoming 2025 annual convention — a three-day celebration of Hawaiian cultural exchange, connection, and enrichment. The event, which will span from October 7-9 at Tulalip Resort and Casino, is one of the largest gatherings of Native Hawaiians bringing 2,000 attendees […]
Nate Nehring announces re-election bid to a campaign kick-off attended by over 500 supporters
EVERETT—Slightly over 500 attended an early morning 7 a.m. breakfast on Thursday in the Edward D. Hansen Conference Center at the Angel of the Winds Arena to support the re-election of Snohomish County Council Chair Nate Nehring. “I can’t believe we have over five hundred that thought, ‘I will wake up at 7 a.m. to […]
Tulalip Tribes supports new legislation allowing prosecution of drug-related crimes
TULALIP—The Tulalip Tribes’ headquarters resounded with thanks on Tuesday, August 6, directed toward Representative Rick Larsen (WA-02) for introducing in the US House of Representatives the PROTECT Act—Protection for Reservation Occupants against Trafficking and Evasive Communications Today—which, if passed, will give Tribal courts and law enforcement the ability to prosecute drug-related crimes for the first […]
Taxation without representation: Tulalip Tribes opposes ballot measure
TULALIP—The Tulalip Tribes are urging the public to vote “no” on the Port of Everett’s Proposition 1 Boundary Enlargement measure this August 6 fearing how the Port’s expansion, if passed, would adversely affect development and taxation on tribal lands and waters. Teri Gobin, Chair for Tulalip Tribes, wrote a letter on Monday, June 22, accusing […]
