Totem Beach Road to be transferred to Tulalip
Published 6:00 pm Friday, September 26, 2025
EVERETT — Snohomish County Council voted unanimously Wednesday to authorize the transfer process of Totem Beach Road to the Tulalip Tribes of Washington via an interlocal agreement.
Totem Beach Road runs along the coast of Tulalip Bay north of Mission Beach. Along with the road, Tulalip will be deeded Mission Creek Bridge once County Executive Dave Somers signs the interlocal agreement and the Tulalip Tribes sign paperwork required by the U.S. Department of the Interior, a staff report says.
“Snohomish County and Tulalip Tribes have worked collaboratively on a wide range of issues, such as improving government-to-government relations and land use and infrastructure,” county spokesperson Kari Bray said in an email. “There are County roads on the Tulalip Reservation that the Tribe is willing to manage and maintain. We began discussions about Totem Beach Road in 2024.”
Totem Beach Road will remain open to all travelers while the Tulalip Tribes’ Tribal Transportation Program will take over operation and maintenance, the staff report said.
“Through mutual respect, open communication, and a commitment to meaningful partnership, we are addressing key priorities that benefit all reservation residents,” Tulalip Chair Teri Gobin said in an email. “The Tulalip Tribes are proud to continue working collaboratively with Snohomish County to strengthen and improve the well-being of our shared community.”
The Tulalip Tribes want to invest in reservation roads and sidewalks to support increased growth, Bray said.
Taylor Scott Richmond: 425-339-3046; taylor.richmond@gmail.com; X: @BTayOkay
