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Summer maintenance work underway to improve service reliability for PUD customers

Preventative maintenance and electric system improvements will keep Snohomish County Public Utility District (PUD) crews busy this summer as they work to maintain strong, year-round reliability for customers, especially...

Snohomish County invites public comment on draft Communitywide Climate Resiliency Plan

Snohomish County is inviting residents, businesses, and community partners to provide feedback on the draft Communitywide Climate Resiliency Plan (CwCRP) during a public comment period running June 1-30. This...

New resources available for people enrolled in Apple Health in Snohomish County

Snohomish County Aging and Disability Services has announced the availability of expanded support services for eligible residents enrolled in Apple Health (Medicaid) with the Health Related Social Needs (HRSN)...

County Charter Review Commission to hold public hearing in Mountlake Terrace May 27

The 2026 Snohomish County Charter Review Commission will be holding the final in a series of public hearings Wednesday, May 27 to gather public comments on the proposed final...

Building Bridges Summit to gather regional leaders, students in Everett May 27

The Building Bridges Project will host its third annual Building Bridges Summit at 6 p.m. Wednesday, May 27, at Washington State University Everett, 915 N. Broadway. The free public...

Representatives sought for Snohomish County Board of Equalization

The Office of Hearings Administration seeks applicants to fill three positions on the Board of Equalization, an independent body that hears appeals of property tax  determinations made by the...

Snohomish County Elections receives national award for “I Voted” sticker program

Snohomish County Elections was recognized on Tuesday, May 12, for excellence in election administration with a national Clearinghouse Award for its creative and original “I Voted” stickers. Now in its 10th year, the U.S....

South Snohomish County candidates file for Aug. 4, 2026 primary elections

A crowded Aug. 4 primary election is on the horizon as candidates representing South Snohomish County submitted their filings to run for federal, state and local elections Friday. Races...

Snohomish County Council to consider transportation benefit district ordinances

The Snohomish County Council will consider three proposed ordinances related to the county’s Transportation Benefit District during a public hearing 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, May 13. According to the Council, the...

Snohomish County Charter Review Commission to hold public hearings on proposed charter amendments

The 2026 Snohomish County Charter Review Commission will be holding a series of public hearings at different locations throughout the county in May to gather public comments on the...

WA Supreme Court rejects state’s attempt to unblock sheriff eligibility law

A Washington Supreme Court commissioner on Tuesday declined to pause a judge’s ruling that blocked a new law setting stricter qualifications for sheriffs. Deputy Commissioner Walter Burton agreed with sheriffs...

Nehring legislation would shift county’s approach to addiction and recovery

Snohomish County Councilmember Nate Nehring on Tuesday introduced legislation that he said is focused on addressing drug addiction, expanding access to behavioral health treatment and ensuring county resources are...

Local media learn about the law during Snohomish County Superior Court event

Snohomish County Superior Court officials hosted their first Law Day Friday, inviting local media to tour parts of the county courthouse and have an open chat with judges, attorneys,...

Snohomish County accepting applications for tourism board vacancies

County tourism boards are looking for people who are passionate about the long-term development of Snohomish County as a regional, national and international destination. Applications are being accepted to...

New protections coming for buyers of homes with septic systems

New protections will soon be in place for buyers of homes with septic systems in Snohomish County. The Snohomish County Board of Health adopted an ordinance last week requiring all...

Budget, housing, jobs on agenda as County Councilmember Mead meets with business owners

Snohomish County Councilmember Jared Mead, who represents District 4 including Mountlake Terrace and Brier, talked to about a dozen business owners Thursday about countywide issues, such as affordable housing,...

Applications for Snohomish County PUD’s TREE Power program open April 24

In celebration of Arbor Day, Snohomish County PUD will start accepting applications for the 2026 Tree Relief for Energy Efficiency (TREE) Power Program on April 24. TREE Power is a...

Representative sought for Snohomish County Boundary Review Board

Applicants are being sought for a vacant position on the Snohomish County Boundary Review Board. The board is a quasi-judicial body that provides an impartial, intergovernmental decision-making process on proposed...

MLT Chamber hosting County Update with Councilmember Jared Mead April 16

The Mountlake Terrace Chamber of Commerce is hosting a County Update With Snohomish County Councilember Jared Mead from 6-7:30 p.m. Thursday, April 16 at Shahi Tandoor & Grill, 23204...

Economic Alliance Snohomish County to host Coffee Chats on draft climate resiliency plan April 7

Economic Alliance Snohomish County will host a Coffee Chats session April 7 focused on Snohomish County’s draft Communitywide Climate Resiliency Plan. Titled “Preparing for What’s Next — Snohomish County’s Communitywide...

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