The Snohomish County Department of Emergency Management has launched an online survey to help residents report damage from the high winds that raced through the community starting Nov. 19, 2024….
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Snohomish County issues emergency proclamation following last week’s windstorm
Snohomish County Executive Dave Somers has issued an emergency proclamation that addresses extensive damage caused by last week’s windstorm. The emergency proclamation directs all applicable county departments to take actions…
Public input sought on county’s affordable housing and community development needs
Snohomish County invites all interested persons to attend a public hearing Dec. 12 and provide input on the most important needs for low- and moderate-income people and neighborhoods in Snohomish…
Snohomish County Council passes compromise 4% property tax
By a vote of 3-2, the Snohomish County Council on Monday approved a 2025-2026 biennial budget that rejected County Executive Dave Somers’ proposal for an 8% property tax increase…
Snohomish County Historic Preservation Commission grant open for applications
The 2025 Snohomish County Historic Preservation Commission Grant Program is open for applications. Snohomish County-based nonprofit cultural organizations and government entities and agencies that provide heritage services to the public…
County Executive Office audit reveals possible conflicts of interest
An audit of the Snohomish County Executive Office revealed questionable hiring practices, salary increases and potential conflicts of interest, the Snohomish County Council learned during a Nov. 13 hearing. Key…
42 Snohomish County CASA volunteers receive President’s Volunteer Service Award
A total of 42 Snohomish County Office of the Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) volunteers were honored recently with the President’s Volunteer Service Award (PVSA) for their advocacy work in…
Snohomish County Superior Court to celebrate Adoption Day Nov. 22
Snohomish County will host an event Friday, Nov. 22 celebrating children and families coming together through foster care adoption. Snohomish County Adoption Day is from noon-1:30 p.m. at Snohomish County…
County public works ADA advisory committee looking for new members
Snohomish County Public Works is seeking new members for its Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Public Right-of-Way Advisory Committee. The committee provides feedback and recommendations to the county about ADA…
Snohomish County seeks candidates for three open positions on Evergreen State Fair Advisory Board
The Evergreen State Fair Advisory Board has three positions that are open for nominations and applications. The open positions are for Snohomish County Council District 2 (Everett/Mukilteo area), District 3…
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Nehring proposes amendment to eliminate tax increase in draft Snohomish County budget
Snohomish County Councilmember Nate Nehring has proposed a budget amendment to eliminate the 8% general property tax levy increase proposed by County Executive Dave Somers for the 2025/2026 biennial budget….
Snohomish County Council approves $13 million for affordable housing projects with some conditions
The Snohomish County Council Wednesday approved a motion to allocate $13 million to four local affordable housing projects, including one in Lynnwood. The motion passed 3-2. The Housing Authority of…
At Snohomish County Council meeting: Housing providers outline successes, challenges
The Snohomish County Council hosted a housing policy work session Tuesday morning, with representatives from several housing providers, including Catholic Community Services, Everett Gospel Mission, Housing Hope, Second Chance Scholarships…
Snohomish County Adult Recovery Court celebrates 25 years
Snohomish County’s Adult Recovery Court is celebrating 25 years of providing therapeutic and legal services for people affected by substance use disorder and involved with the criminal justice system. The…
Online town hall Oct. 2 to discuss county’s proposed public safety property tax
Snohomish County voters are invited to join Executive David Somers, Sheriff Susanna Johnson and Prosecutor Jason Cummings at a virtual public safety town hall event to discuss the county’s Proposition…
Snohomish County ready to begin work on Centennial Trail South
Snohomish County can begin work to bring to life the last 12 miles of the Centennial Trail. The railbanking proceedings for the section of rail line south of the City…
Snohomish County welcomes new chief DEI officer to lead Office of Social Justice
Wil Johnson was selected to lead the Office of Social Justice (OSJ) as the new chief diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) officer for Snohomish County. With more than 20 years…
Snohomish County Elections launches ‘Elections Explained’ with libraries and League of Women Voters
Snohomish County Auditor Garth Fell this week launched a series of information sessions — in partnership with the League of Women Voters and Sno-Isle Libraries– to share insights into the…
County Executive Somers: Proposed biennial budget focused on sustaining services
Snohomish County Executive Dave Somers presented his proposed 2025-26 biennial budget to the Snohomish County Council Wednesday morning. According to a news release from the executive’s office, this is the…
Washington primary results certified, recount ordered in lands commissioner race
The Washington Secretary of State’s office on Thursday certified the results of the state’s Aug. 6 primary and directed a hand recount of votes in the state lands commissioner race….
County council adopts ordinances to increase housing supply
The Snohomish County Council voted 5-0 Wednesday to adopt four ordinances focused on increasing the available supply of housing and addressing housing affordability challenges. The suite of ordinances — introduced…
Counties sue Washington over decision to keep sentenced juveniles in local jails
The Washington State Association of Counties is suing the state over its decision to suspend intakes at two juvenile detention centers and house newly convicted youth in county jails due…
Snohomish County invites community members to complete wildfire readiness survey
The Snohomish County Department of Emergency Management has launched a first-ever survey to determine just how ready area residents and businesses are to safely live with rising wildfire risks. Results…
Pledging to deliver ‘top-notch elections’ for Snohomish County, officials cut ribbon for new center
Snohomish County Auditor Garth Fell welcomed local officials, community leaders and the media to a ribbon-cutting ceremony and tour of the county’s new Elections Center in Everett. Located on the…
Officials cut ribbon for new Edmonds College fuselage lab
U.S. Rep. Rick Larsen and several local and state elected officials participated in a ribbon-cutting ceremony Tuesday for the grand opening of Edmonds College’s new fuselage lab, located at the…