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Public invited to food and farm center open houses

Two sessions will share information and allow for feedback on the upcoming McCollum Park center.

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Snohomish County projects receive portion of $67 million in grants

The money will fund a boardwalk along Union Slough, improved field lighting and conserve an eagle breeding habitat…

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Totem Beach Road to be transferred to Tulalip

Discussions began in 2024, and the Snohomish County Council voted Wednesday to approve the agreement.

Cutting the ribbon to celebrate recent upgrades at the Sultan Wastewater Treatment Plant on Sept. 24. (Provided photo)

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Sultan celebrates new park and treatment plant upgrades

Two ribbon-cuttings occurred with the community and elected officials from the city, county and state.

Rena Hone, 4, gets vaccinated at the Public Health Clinic on Sept. 22 by Medical Assistant Heather Rodriguez. (Provided photo)

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SnoCo Health Department gives free vaccines to kids

The Public Health Clinic is providing all school-required shots to students at risk of missing class.

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Snohomish County Council approves North Lake annexation agreement

Residents of the North Ridge neighborhood wanted to be removed from the urban growth area.

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Eagle Scout project connects people with deceased loved ones

Michael Powers, 15, built a wind phone in Arlington’s Country Charm Park for those who are grieving.

Snohomish PUD Meter Deployment Technician Colton Lindstrand says hi to a friendly dog during a recent installation.(Krysta Rasmussen/Snohomish PUD)

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Snohomish PUD responds to new smart meter complaints

An Arlington resident raised concerns over the wireless connection and installation process as part of the Connect Up…

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A divided Arlington City Council votes to reduce SkyFest grant by half

After months of debate over lodging tax funds, the council voted 4-3 to award the popular aviation event…

Stephanie Lam, with AmeriCorps, does framing at the Twin Creeks Village construction site. (Habitat for Humanity of Snohomish County)

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Habitat for Humanity annual fundraiser slated for Sept. 27

The organization will serve dinner and hold a silent auction from which it hopes to raise $150,000.

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Public hearing on North Lake annexation extended

EVERETT — The Snohomish North Lake annexation public hearing started as scheduled on Wednesday, but it won’t end…

People gather in the lobby of the new City of Monroe building on Monday, July 14, 2025 in Monroe, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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New Monroe City Hall opens to the public

Part of a $17 million municipal campus, the building opens Sept. 22. An open house will take place…

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Snohomish County’s 211 hotline is moving away from local control

Due to budget cuts, basic needs resources will be referred from a statewide call center, based in Seattle,…

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Snohomish County Council recognizes Hispanic Heritage Month

‘Cultural leaders’ celebrated with music, recognition and hope for future generations.

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An aerial image of the annexation area. SR-9 is on the left side and US-2 can be seen at an angle in the upper right.

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Snohomish North Lake annex approved by the city

City staff attempted to address the public’s concerns before voting. Next is a county council public hearing.

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Michael Olson during his interview with the Stanwood-Camano School District Board of Directors on Sept. 2.

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Stanwood-Camano school board fills vacancy left by controversial member

Michael Olson hopes to help bring stability after Betsy Foster resigned in June.

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Snohomish County Auditor Garth Fell (middle left) and Elections division staff stand with the “Independence Award” from the National Association of Election Officials.

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Snohomish County Elections awarded for “outstanding service”

The National Association of Election Officials recognized the department’s 2024 “Elections Explained” initiative.

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The “Glow” hot air balloon performance during Arlington SkyFest 2022, a year the event received over $30,000 of lodging tax money. Members of the city council want to reduce next year’s SkyFest lodging tax grant from $39,960 to $20,000.

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Division within Arlington City Council over funding for popular SkyFest air show

The disagreement with a lodging tax committee spans multiple meetings, and a recommended $40,000 may be reduced by…

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Harrison Edell speaks at the PAWS Companion Animal Shelter in Lynnwood.

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Lynnwood’s PAWS animal organization has a new CEO

Harrison Edell was appointed to lead the nonprofit after the board approved new strategic objectives.

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From left, County Council members Nate Nehring, Strom Peterson and Megan Dunn stand with Ella Estes and Reese Estes, their dog Cooper and council members Jared Mead and Sam Low after September 2025 was recognized as Childhood Cancer Awareness Month in Snohomish County on Tuesday. Ella and Reese both hold signed copies of the resolution.

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Child cancer survivor speaks on value of awareness

September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, as recognized by the Snohomish County Council.