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MLT Council hears about Habitat for Humanity cottages to address middle-housing shortage

The Mountlake Terrace City Council on Thursday heard a presentation from Habitat for Humanity of Snohomish County Executive Director Steven Li about the Willow Path Cottage project, which addresses...

Is aging in place still attainable in Snohomish County? Here’s what experts think

For most people, home is where the heart is. That is why many older adults prefer to age in place – somewhere that is familiar and comfortable to them,...

‘Today marks an important milestone’: Edmonds New Start Center opens

An orange ribbon hung in front of the entrance door of a building Monday in Edmonds. Local nonprofit and elected leaders stood at the door, with two holding a giant...

Opening celebration, community showcase for Edmonds New Start Center June 29

The long-awaited Edmonds New Start Center will open before the end of this month. Snohomish County and YWCA Seattle | King | Snohomish will host an opening celebration and community...

Ballmer’s philanthropy commits to funding 10,000 affordable housing units in WA

The Ballmer Group is committing hundreds of millions of dollars to fund 10,000 new affordable rental homes in Washington state, a dramatic investment focused on keeping families out of...

Snohomish County Council adopts housing funding ordinance despite pushback from local providers

Key takeaways: Snohomish County Council passes ordinance that prohibits housing funding from prioritizing Housing First projects and deprioritizing Treatment First projects Council will rework an ordinance that would have...

County Council to hold public hearing for policies concerning homelessness, addiction

Three proposals regarding Snohomish County’s approach to homelessness and addiction are scheduled for a public hearing Wednesday, June 10, in Everett. The 10:30 a.m. public hearing will take place at...

This event may help you understand why LGBTQ+ youth homelessness happens and why it matters

The realities that LGBTQ+ youth face and how a nonprofit’s programs support young people in Snohomish County will be among the topics discussed next month at the Lynnwood Neighborhood...

How WA’s controversial cap on rent hikes has been enforced one year later

A year into Washington’s limit on residential rent increases, the state has yet to collect a cent in civil penalties from landlords. That’s not to say some haven’t violated the...

Point-in-Time Count shows decline in unsheltered people but ‘there is still a lot of work to do’

The number of unsheltered people in Snohomish County has decreased by 5.8%, according to this year’s Point-in-Time (PIT) Count results. In a May 14 news release, the county said the...

Event about reducing homelessness draws local leaders, service providers

Local community leaders and several Snohomish County organizations that serve those experiencing or at risk of homelessness gathered Tuesday afternoon in Everett for an invitation-only Community Solutions Showcase. Co-hosted by...

‘It takes a village’: YWCA event celebrates donors, volunteers, New Start Center

Multiple toilet paper rolls, liquid dish soap and other household items sat on a long table Wednesday afternoon at the Rosehill Community Center in Mukilteo. People were tasked with putting...

‘They allowed me to be’: Event in Mountlake Terrace honors youth, young adults

Caitlin Rose still remembers the first thing she smelled upon entering Cocoon House when she was a teenager. “Applesauce,” Rose said during an event Thursday in Mountlake Terrace. “I’m talking...

New statewide housing law goes into effect June 11. How do local city leaders, organizations feel about it?

A new state law that will require cities to expand where housing can go for people experiencing homelessness will become effective in about a month. The law states that cities...

This event honors, supports youth experiencing homelessness. Here’s what to expect

A yearly spring shindig in Mountlake Terrace has a few new features this year, and registration for it closes Friday, April 24.  Cocoon House's annual Butterfly Celebration is scheduled for...

Work underway to create new WA housing agency

Washington boasts 221 housing-related programs across 30 state agencies. But despite all of these initiatives, Lt. Gov. Denny Heck thinks the state is still going in the wrong direction developing...

Gala to shine light on significance of secure housing for children in Snohomish County 

A local nonprofit organization is hosting its fundraising gala this year with a focus on the importance of stable housing for children while going through the school system. Housing Hope...

Should Snohomish County allocate $5.5 million to improving housing options and quality of life?

Snohomish County is asking for public comment on a draft plan that proposes using about $5.5 million in federal grant funds for affordable housing and community development projects. The draft...

US Rep. Larsen visits Habitat Snohomish, learns about upcoming housing community

U.S. Rep. Rick Larsen (D-WA) heard from Habitat for Humanity of Snohomish County Thursday about the organization’s latest plan to build more affordable housing in Lynnwood. The plan involves building...

‘These homes will stay affordable’: Plans to build a cottage housing community in Lynnwood are underway

An eight-home cottage housing community is expected to appear in the heart of Lynnwood by the end of next year. Habitat for Humanity of Snohomish County announced its newest affordable...

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