News across Snohomish County
Reader view: Consider affordability when reviewing South County Fire bond measure
South County Fire has proposed a bond measure, Prop 1, on this November’s ballot. A few things to consider about this proposal: Voters across Brier, Edmonds, Lynnwood, Mill Creek, Mountlake […]
Ferguson launches council to boost WA’s commercial space industry
Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson hopes the state’s space entrepreneurs can pilot their industry to infinity and beyond. To that end, Ferguson signed an executive order Monday night launching the 23-person […]
Ferguson launches new Space Council, complacency is not an option
SEATTLE — Gov. Bob Ferguson signed Executive Order 26-04 on Monday, September 28, creating a Governor’s Space Council, stating that Washington already makes most of the world’s working satellites and cannot treat that lead as permanent. “This is going to bring together folks on…
Scene in Edmonds: Around town Tuesday
With BNSF Edmonds railroad crossing work overnight Oct. 6, ferry system suggests alternatives
Washington State Ferries says that BNSF will close the railroad crossing at Main Street and Railroad Avenue in Edmonds for track repairs from 7 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 6, through 10 […]
Edmonds College welcomes new Board of Trustees members, Maria Montalvo and Blessing Jere
LYNNWOOD — Edmonds College is pleased to announce the appointments of Maria A. Montalvo and Blessing Jere to its Board of Trustees. Both appointees bring unique perspectives and a strong commitment to student success and policy governance. Governor Bob Ferguson appointed Montalvo…
Snohomish HS Manufacturing Teacher wins $75,000 for Teaching Excellence
SNOHOMISH—Snohomish High School Manufacturing Teacher, Matt Johnson, was surprised with a $75,000 check for Teaching Excellence from Harbor Freight Tools for Schools on Tuesday, September 29, just in time for Manufacturing Month. Johnson was one of 25 public school skilled trades…
Lynnwood makes child fentanyl exposure a crime, approves utility rate freeze for 2027
LYNNWOOD — Jacqueline Manlastas appointment to the Public Facilities District board, a utility rate freeze approved, and a new ordinance making it a local crime to exposing children or dependent adults to controlled substances were all approved by the Lynnwood City Council on…
Scriber Lake High School information night on Oct. 7
Scriber Lake High School will hold an information meeting for interested students, families and staff in the school’s commons on Oct. 7 from 6-7 p.m. The deadline for the application […]
Public invited to Fire Prevention Week open house at Blue Ridge Fire Station Oct. 3
To kick off Fire Prevention Week, community members of all ages are invited to “Charge into Fire Safety” at South County Fire’s Open House on Saturday, Oct. 3, 11 a.m. […]
WA state worker union OKs new contract with no pay hike
In a closely watched decision, Washington’s largest union of state government workers has ratified a new two-year contract that provides no pay raises but avoids takeaways on health care and […]
Plan for significant highway construction across the Puget Sound region, Oct. 1-5
People traveling across the greater Puget Sound region or headed to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport should prepare for overlapping construction closures starting Thursday, Oct. 1, to Monday, Oct. 5, the Washington […]