Local News
‘We need more buildings’: Lake Stevens to try same $314M school bond
The bond would build new schools and update others. An attempt in November narrowly failed.
Local News
Stanwood-Camano supe to leave earlier than planned
The school board approved Deborah Rumbaugh’s updated resignation in a chaotic meeting.
Local News
Zip Shuttle expanding to Darrington, Arlington, Lake Stevens
A new pilot project starting Tuesday will add a new transit option to three outlying Snohomish County towns.
Local News
Somers lets Snohomish County budget go through without his signature
The county executive on Friday declined to sign the two-year, $3.22 billion budget passed last month.
Local News
Arlington School District to try cheaper levy measure
Following several defeats, Arlington is trying again to pass a measure to build a smaller Post Middle School.
Local News
Community Transit approves budget with more service
The more than $450 million combined budget adds 116,000 service hours and earmarks money for zero-emission buses.
Local News
Snohomish County executive director takes new gig with Port of Seattle
Neepaporn “A” Boungjaktha joined the county in 2022. Her last day will be Jan. 2.
Local News
Public damage costs from bomb cyclone near $20M in Snohomish County
The damage price tag is the first step toward getting federal relief dollars.
Local News
Economic Alliance taps former Everett mayor as CEO
Ray Stephanson will serve as the interim leader of the Snohomish County group.
Local News
Snohomish County exec issues disaster proclamation for bomb cyclone
The proclamation directs county resources toward recovering from last week’s windstorm.
Local News
Council votes to approve Snohomish County budget with 4% tax increase
The budget passed the County Council 3-2 and now goes to Executive Dave Somers, who may veto.
Local News
Somers defends Snohomish County property tax hike amid criticism
The county executive issued a statement aiming to dispel incorrect information about his proposed property tax increase.
Local News
Have thoughts on increased I-405 toll prices? The state wants to hear.
The state is considering raising the maximum toll rate along the busy highway from $15 to $18.
Local News
Fight over 8% tax hike central to Snohomish County budget talks
The Snohomish County Council has three options on a proposed property tax increase.
Local News
After a monthslong lane closure, Highway 529 bridge to reopen Monday
A five-month closure of the northbound bridge between Everett and Marysville has frustrated drivers. It’ll soon be over.
Local News
Audit questions hiring practices in Snohomish County exec’s office
The report was presented to the County Council on Wednesday. It includes several recommendations.
Local News
Big changes ahead as Community Transit mulls $254M budget
As ridership increases, Community Transit is planning for more service, security and a lower-emission fleet.
Local News
Muzzall pulls ahead of St. Clair in tight WA Senate race
Incumbent state Sen. Ron Muzzall, a Republican, led by about 600 votes Thursday night.
Local News
‘Very hostile work environment’: Stanwood-Camano school supe resigns
Superintendent Deborah Rumbaugh said Tuesday she’ll be gone at the end of the school year.
Local News
Margin narrows between Muzzall and St. Clair in WA Senate race
Meanwhile, a Lake Stevens school bond remained short of the 60% threshold in Wednesday’s results.