As a life-long public servant, Sam Low seeks reelection to make his community a better place
SNOHOMISH COUNTY—Heading into the November General Elections, current Snohomish County Councilman and Washington State Representative, Sam Low is seeking reelection to continue serving his constituents in District 5. Low’s priorities are the same as they’ve always been; public safety, transportation, and not raising taxes. “Public safety is the number one issue. If people don’t feel […]
USDOT releases $42.4 million in federal funding for the Second Congressional District
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The United States Department of Transportation has released $42.4 million in federal funding for various transportation projects across Washington’s Second Congressional District, as announced by Representative Rick Larsen (WA-02), the ranking Democrat on the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee. The funds, allocated across fiscal years2022 through 2024, will support initiatives aimed at […]
Rep. Larsen meets with Snohomish County leaders to discuss the region’s transportation needs
LYNNWOOD—Representative Rick Larsen (WA-02) met with several Snohomish County leaders Wednesday, April 16, to discuss the region’s current surface transportation projects, how funding from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law is being utilized and hear the county’s priorities for the surface transportation reauthorization bill. Participating in that roundtable discussion with Larsen was Lynnwood Mayor Christine Frizzell, Everett […]
New roundabout unveiled near Granite Falls to reduce traffic and improve safety
GRANITE FALLS—The Snohomish County Public Works unveiled a brand-new roundabout on 84th Street Northeast and 163rd Avenue Northwest near Granite Falls, on Thursday, September 12, to reduce traffic congestion on the corridor while preventing risk of collision. The two-lane road was previously controlled by a two-way stop. Attending Thursday’s ceremony was Senator Keith Wagoner (R-Sedro […]
Snohomish County commemorates opening of Index-Galena road
INDEX, Wash., November 7, 2023—Snohomish County employees, elected officials, and community members gathered together at the Index-Galena Road, between milepost 6 and 7, to commemorate its official opening after being closed for the last 17 years. The Index-Galena, which follows the scenic North Fork of the Skykomish River, was washed out when flooding damaged significant […]
Snohomish County Public Works wins APWA Project of the Year award
EVERETT, Wash., April 28, 2023 – Snohomish County Public Works staff, funders, contractors, and consultants proudly completed the 180th St SE – Phase I Improvement Project for the benefit of Snohomish County’s residents despite geographic and environmental challenges, and logistical issues stemming from the pandemic. As a result, the project has been recognized as the […]
Sound Transit Board elects 2023 leadership team
SEATTLE, Wash., December 16, 2022—The Sound Transit Board yesterday unanimously elected King County Executive Dow Constantine as chair of the Sound Transit Board of Directors. University Place Councilmember Kent Keel, who was praised for his three years of service as the Board’s chair, was unanimously elected to serve as a vice chair, while Snohomish County […]
Community Transit board meeting, January 6
Snohomish County, Wash. – The Community Transit Board of Directors’ monthly board meeting will be at 3 p.m., Thursday, January 6. Community Transit staff will announce the Van GO program award recipients. The program awards surplus passenger vans to local nonprofit organizations to improve transportation in the community. In the past, nonprofits have used the […]
Major public transit offering FREE New Year’s Eve rides
Riders can travel without paying fare on King County Metro, Sound Transit, Community Transit, Pierce Transit and Seattle Streetcar as part of their New Year’s Eve celebrations. “Whether you’re ringing in the New Year from home with friends and family, or planning a night on the town, we are teaming up across the region to […]
Sound Transit CEO Selection Committee meets on Dec. 2, Board meeting Dec. 16
SEATTLE, Wash., December 1, 2021 – The Sound Transit Board of Directors will convene the first meeting of its CEO Selection Committee on December 2 from 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. The committee will receive an overview of the CEO search process, timeline and work plan. The committee will also consider a potential action to […]
