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Snohomish County Councilmember Nehring introduces proposal to increase transparency for tax-related ordinances

Snohomish County Councilmember Nate Nehring on Tuesday announced a proposal that he said is aimed at increasing transparency and public awareness whenever the County Council considers ordinances that would...

Snohomish County Human Services sponsoring 26th Annual Transition Resource Fair March 10

Snohomish County Human Services will host its 26th Annual Transition Resource Fair from 3-7 p.m. Tuesday, March 10 at the Lynnwood Event Center. This free community event welcomes individuals...

PUD seeks local artist for Woods Creek Hydroelectric Mural Project by March 10

Snohomish County Public Utility District (PUD) is inviting professional artists to apply for a new public art opportunity: A large-scale mural at the Woods Creek Hydroelectric Project and Sustainability...

Who can stay at the New Start Centers? Here’s what Snohomish County decided

Key takeaways: Site operators for the New Start Centers in Snohomish County can now hire staffers and prepare to open County councilmembers discussed eligibility criteria outlined in the contracts ...

Snohomish County Prosecuting Attorney Jason Cummings announces reelection campaign

Snohomish County Prosecuting Attorney Jason Cummings announced he is running for reelection, pointing to a strong record of protecting public safety, strengthening accountability and transparency, and expanding effective responses...

Measles outbreak declared in Snohomish County after three new cases

The Snohomish County Health Department on Thursday confirmed three new measles cases this week in local children who were exposed to a contagious family visiting from South Carolina. These...

Snohomish County gets ready for annual Point-in-Time Count. Here’s how you can participate

Snohomish County’s annual Point-in-Time (PIT) Count will commence during the last week of January. The County Department of Human Services, as well as other community and human service providers, will...

Alderwood Water & Wastewater District Commission elects new officers for 2026

The newly reelected Alderwood Water & Wastewater District Board of Commissioners selected its officers for 2026. Following the November 2025 general election, Dean Lotz (Position 5) and Paul McIntyre (Position...

Dunn, Low elected to Snohomish County Council leadership roles

The Snohomish County Council on Tuesday has elected its council leadership team for 2026. Councilmember Megan Dunn, representing District 2, was elected council chair. Dunn served as vice chair...

Snohomish County Climate Action Advisory Committee seeking new members

Snohomish County's Office of Energy and Sustainability seeks community members to serve on the Climate Action Advisory Committee. Launched in 2019, the committee is intended to provide input on...

County schedules virtual public hearings on affordable housing, community development needs

Snohomish County invites all interested individuals to provide feedback on local community needs for affordable housing, public facilities, infrastructure, public services and fair housing to be funded with 2026...

Snohomish County seeks candidates for three open positions on the Evergreen State Fair Advisory Board

The Evergreen State Fair Advisory Board has three positions that are open for nominations and applications. The open At-Large positions are for anyone residing in Snohomish County. Applications can...

Washington begins to assess damage from record flooding

Just days ago, where Brandon Huber was standing near the confluence of the Skykomish and Snoqualmie rivers, floodwaters rose to his thighs. The Snohomish Regional Fire and Rescue water rescue...

Long path to recovery ahead for areas hit by Washington’s record floods

While overflowing rivers were beginning to recede across Western Washington on Friday, officials said it could be days or even weeks before residents can safely return to areas swamped...

Snohomish County Developmental Disabilities Advisory Board seeking applicants

Are you passionate about helping to create a community where people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families are respected, valued and fully engaged? Snohomish County’s Developmental Disabilities...

Snohomish County Historic Preservation Commission grants open for applications 

The 2026 Snohomish County Historic Preservation Commission Grants Program is open for applications. Snohomish County-based nonprofit cultural organizations, government entities, and agencies that provide heritage services to the public...

Snohomish County Public Works receives $1.1M in grants for roundabout installation, I-5 overcrossing study 

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...

Snohomish County approves wildfire plan

Snohomish County has adopted its first-ever plan to help people and businesses countywide prepare for and mitigate wildfires. On Nov. 12, the Snohomish County Council unanimously approved and adopted the...

County Public Works ADA Advisory Committee seeks five new members

Snohomish County Public Works is looking for five people to serve on its Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Public Right-of-Way Advisory Committee. Mobility is extremely important to safety and quality...

Snohomish County Council seeks judicial applicants by Dec. 8

The Snohomish County Council is seeking applications for a judge position from individuals who are interested and qualified. Once appointed, this judge will sit on the Everett District Court...

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