What happened to the trees on Bothell Everett Highway? Construction, but don’t worry; they’ll be replanted
BOTHELL—Anyone who’s driven down Bothell Everett Highway recently has probably noticed all the missing mature trees right outside the Canyon Park Business District. The tree removal is part of a massive 405 Improvement Project that’s been under construction since late 2023. The construction stretches about four and a half miles from Northeast 160th Street in […]
Snohomish County Public Works holds press conference on transportation investments in Executive’s proposed budget
SNOHOMISH—Snohomish County Public Works held a press conference on Wednesday, September 9, highlighting transportation investments included in the recently released budget from County Executive Dave Somers. Executive Somers’ key themes that guided the county’s work on the budget including an emphasis on critical public services and infrastructure, as well as a continued commitment to protecting […]
Lynnwood cuts ribbon on Scriber Creek Trail Redevelopment Phase 3
LYNNWOOD—The City of Lynnwood cut the ribbon on the third phase of its Scriber Creek Trail Redevelopment Project on Tuesday, September 8, which makes critical upgrades to a 4,000-linear‑foot section of shared‑use path from the Lynnwood Transit Center to Wilcox Park. Phase 3 of the Scriber Creek Trail Redevelopment completes the redevelopment of the Scriber […]
Sound Transit Floating Bridge Light Rail Linked to Mass Fish Deaths in Lake Washington
SEATTLE — Sound Transit’s new light rail line across Lake Washington, Crosslake connection and the world’s first passenger rail service on a floating bridge, is under investigation after an estimated 2,000 fish died near electrical equipment hanging from the Interstate 90 span, Sound Transit CEO Dow Constantine said on Thursday, September 3, during the agency’s […]
Snohomish County Public Works releases the 2025 Annual Bridge Report
SNOHOMISH COUNTY – Snohomish County Public Works released its latest annual bridge report documenting the condition of all 211 bridges in its inventory. While the need for major bridge projects continues to outpace funding, seven bridges categorized for future rehabilitation or replacement are currently funded. More information about bridge conditions and replacement plans is available […]
Public invited to US 2 Trestle Replacement Roundtable in Everett on May 26
EVERETT — Economic Alliance Snohomish County (EASC), in partnership with the Snohomish County Committee for Improved Transportation (SCCIT), will convene regional leaders, transportation stakeholders, and industry partners for the US 2 Trestle Coalition Roundtable on Tuesday, May 26, from 7 a.m. to 9 a.m. at Community Transit, in Everett The roundtable is intended to serve […]
Chelsea Wright appointed to Lynnwood City Council, new Poplar Extension Bridge contract awarded
LYNNWOOD—Chelsea Wright was unanimously appointed to the Lynnwood City Council Position 6 seat on Monday and will take the Oath of Office on February 2. The Position 6 seat was vacated in December 2025 following the election of Goerge Hurst as mayor. “I’m excited to show the City of Lynnwood what I am about so […]
Road damage from WA flooding to cost at least $40M
[Jake Goldstein-Street]—Last month’s heavy flooding inflicted at least $40 million to $50 million of damage on Washington’s highways, state transportation officials estimated to lawmakers Monday. The state Department of Transportation has responded to dozens of locations due to flooding, officials told lawmakers. The state has signed 16 contracts for emergency repairs. A few more are […]
Key US-2 bridge near Skykomish set for full reopening Jan 4, restoring western access to Stevens Pass
SKYKOMISH — A key bridge on US-2 near Skykomish has been cleared of debris and deemed structurally sound, allowing the western section of the route to reopen from Monroe to Stevens Pass starting January 4, Governor Bob Ferguson and Washington State Transportation Secretary Julie Meredith announced Tuesday. Repairs along a 49-mile stretch of US-2 are […]
US-2 to partially reopen, Skykomish section closed for bridge inspections
SHORELINE—Governor Bob Ferguson announced Friday that a section of US-2 over Stevens Pass will partially reopen from the east side (Leavenworth side) starting Monday, December 29, offering very limited access to the Stevens Pass Ski Resort as inspections, clean ups, and repairs are underway from back-to-back atmospheric rivers that hit Washington in mid-December. The 49-mile […]
