Snow and ice will likely be in Western Washington soon, so it’s a great time to brush up on how to prepare for winter weather. Snohomish County Public Works staff is reminding residents of useful tools and helpful tips to get ready for any snow and ice events as the weather gets colder, according to…
They see it all over Snohomish County: Piles of garbage along with shopping carts, mattresses, broken chairs — things that belong in the transfer station and not on the sides of roads. From April to October, the Litter Wranglers collected those items and more than 3,400 bags of trash alongside nearly 500 miles of county…
Snohomish County is recruiting residents to serve on a Technical Advisory Committee to review applications for projects that benefit low-income individuals and neighborhoods in our community through affordable housing and community development programs. Representatives from the following groups are needed: -Two low-income individuals -Two individuals living with disabilities -Two individuals 62 years of age or…
The Snohomish County Elections Office said Thursday that it received a piece of mail matching the description of suspicious mail received Wednesday in other counties iin Washington state. Upon receipt, the mail piece was quickly isolated and not opened, Snohomish County Auditor Garth Fell said in a news release. Local, state and federal authorities were…
The Snohomish County Council on Wednesday passed a $1.662 billion operating budget for the upcoming 2024 fiscal year, following months of analysis and deliberation. The adopted budget contained 23 amendments to the executive’s proposed budget, according to a county council news release. Council Chair Jared Mead thanked staff and the executive team who worked behind…
Snohomish County Sheriff Adam Fortney has admitted to reelection campaign violations and agreed to pay a fine to the Washington State Public Disclosure Commission (PDC) in order to avoid an enforcement hearing. According to PDC reports, commission staff received a complaint against the Adam Fortney for Sheriff campaign — filed in May by Marylou Eckart…
The Snohomish County Council has approved an ordinance requiring retail businesses in unincorporated Snohomish County to accept cash for payment of retail transactions. Ordinance 23-128 was introduced by Councilmember Nate Nehring after a constituent reached out with concerns about the trend toward exclusively digital transactions. “Cash is legal tender in the United States,” said Nehring….
The Snohomish County Council on Wednesday unanimously passed Ordinance 23-095, which allows for the donation of county-owned surplus vehicles to government agencies or nonprofits in the community, according to a news release. Past policy only allowed for county vehicles which reached the end of their useful life to be disposed of by auction, destruction, recycling…
A new survey has found that older adults in Snohomish County are still facing a number of challenges, including financial insecurity and housing costs. The report is based on a survey conducted with residents 55 and older in January-February 2023 and shows the extent of COVID-related challenges still impacting seniors. Conducted by Snohomish County’s Human…
The Department of Energy announced Wednesday that the Snohomish County PUD will be awarded $30 million to improve system reliability, mitigate wildfire risks, and enable demand management as part of a historic $10.5 billion investment via the Grid Resilience and Innovation Partnerships (GRIP) program, according to a news release. The PUD’s SnoSMART project is a…
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Snohomish County Executive Dave Somers has nominated Dr. J. Daniel Augustine, MD, as Chief Medical Examiner, according to a news release. Dr. Augustine is currently Associate Medical Examiner for Snohomish County. After being confirmed by the Snohomish County Council, Dr. Augustine will succeed Dr. Matthew Lacy, who has become Chief Medical Examiner for King County….
The public is invited to a public celebration for the Meadowdale Beach Park & Estuary Restoration Project Saturday, Oct. 7. Drop in from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. to learn more about how the project was designed and constructed, as well as about the environmental improvements and habitat monitoring that will occur into the future….
Snohomish County is looking for candidates to fill three open positions on the Evergreen State Fair Advisory Board. The open positions are for Snohomish County Council District 3 (Lynnwood/Edmonds area) and two “at-large” or countywide positions. The board advises on a range of issues including maintaining the county’s ties to its agricultural roots, expanding programs…
Snohomish County Executive Dave Somers on Tuesday proposed the 2024 budget for Snohomish County, according to a news release. This budget funds all county operations from Jan. 1, 2024, until Dec. 31, 2024. “We have important and exciting work to do,” Somers said. “The 2024 proposed budget reflects our values and priorities, the things we…
As part of an ongoing effort to restore native plant communities in the Edmonds Marsh, specialists from the Snohomish County Noxious Weed (SCNW) program will visit the marsh Monday, Oct. 2 to continue the process of eradicating an infestation of common reed known as phragmites australis. Phragmites is a noxious weed requiring control in Snohomish…
Due to changes in the weather forecast and the current fuel moisture levels in existing vegetation, the Snohomish County fire marshal will lift the outdoor burn ban effective Wednesday, Sept. 13, at 5 p.m., for all the unincorporated areas of Snohomish County. This means that those individuals who have a current residential burn permit for…
Two Snohomish County councilmembers — one a Democrat and the other a Republican — are hosting a Building Bridges Tour aimed at creating stronger communities through meaningful conversations. Jared Mead, a 4rd District Democrat, and Nate Nehring a 1st District Republican, will be speaking from 6-8 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 12 at the Lynnwood Library, 19200…
Snohomish County is encouraging nonprofit organizations, for-profit developers and government agencies to submit applications to develop affordable rental housing; expand homeownership development; and/or pursue new shelter projects. An estimated $1.2 million in federal funds under the HOME Investment Partnerships Program is anticipated to be available for the 2024 program year, and an estimated $833,379 under…
Nearly two dozen counties are suing the state Department of Social and Health Services, which they claim is refusing to provide essential behavioral health treatment to hundreds of patients who are considered unfit for trial. The Washington State Association of Counties, along with 22 counties, including King, Pierce, Snohomish and Spokane, filed the lawsuit in…
Due to the continued fire danger risk and shared resources assisting with wildland fire efforts in Washington state, the Snohomish County Fire Marshal has ordered a Stage 2 Burn Ban placing restrictions on all open burning. The ban, effective at 4 p.m. Aug. 22, means that all open burning is prohibited in Snohomish County. This…
The Marine Resources Committee (MRC), a service provided by Snohomish County Surface Water Management, is looking for new members who are eager to learn about marine conservation, participate in science-based research and contribute to policy recommendations on marine issues. The committee is focused on protecting and restoring the county’s marine and estuarine environment. Those selected to serve…
A total of 28 Snohomish County Office of the Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) volunteers will receive the President’s Volunteer Service Award (PVSA) for their advocacy work in 2022. The Office of the CASA is a volunteer-powered agency that relies on the generosity of individuals to step forward and help our community’s most vulnerable population,…
Snohomish County is investing $4.3 million in seven workforce development and job pathways programs. The seven awarded projects provide enhanced employment training and/or address challenges to employment, with the goal of connecting individuals to stable jobs or career pathways. The projects focus on highly impacted populations including youth, immigrants and refugees, and people with disabilities….
BSRE’s attempt to develop Point Wells as a high-density Urban Center is officially dead, Shoreline Area News reports. Since about 1900, Point Wells has been a tank farm. Point Wells is a low-lying property on Puget Sound in unincorporated Snohomish County, directly north of Shoreline. The only road to Point Wells is through Shoreline. BSRE…
Snohomish County announced Thursday it is awarding $7.6 million in pandemic recovery funding to six capital projects that will increase high-quality, affordable child care, including facilities in Edmonds and Lynnwood. The funding will create nearly 360 new child-care slots across the county, and five of six funded projects are located in extreme child care deserts,…
