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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...

Ribbon cut for new Swamp Creek Bridge on Locust Way

Elected officials, project partners, Snohomish County staff and residents participated in a Wednesday ribbon cutting for the Swamp Creek Bridge 503, on Locust Way north of 228th Street Southwest...

Snohomish County provides funds to family resource centers, food banks

Snohomish County said it is making temporary funds available to support food access for county residents. According to a news release, the money is being provided through existing partnerships...

Snohomish County sued over alleged past sexual abuse at Denney Juvenile Center

This article was updated Friday to include a statement from the Snohomish County Prosecuting Attorney's Office.  A dozen formerly incarcerated youth filed a federal lawsuit Thursday against Snohomish County, alleging...

Snohomish County Elections reminds voters to return their November general election ballots

With Election Day approaching on Tuesday, Nov. 4, Snohomish County Elections reminds voters that using one of the county’s 35 official ballot drop boxes is the most reliable way to...

Snohomish County: The federal shutdown’s impact on SNAP and WIC recipients

With several federal programs set to be paused starting Nov. 1, the ongoing federal shutdown will impact thousands of Snohomish County residents who rely on federally funded food assistance,...

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