News across Snohomish County
Reader view: 10 questions South County Fire should answer before asking voters to approve a $420M bond
Across Snohomish County, families are feeling the squeeze of rising property taxes, taxes and fees under every guise, utility rate increases. While we support our frontline firefighters and paramedics, we […]
Se Habla News: Oct. 1, 2026
In today’s headlines: ICE participating in high-speed chases, state seeks illegal bear hunters and suspect in pilot stabbing identified.
AAUW to host civic engagement panel discussion Oct. 10
“Civic Engagement in Action: Protecting Rights, Strengthening Democracy, and Making Your Voice Heard” is the topic of a panel discussion sponsored by the American Association of University of Women (AAUW) […]
South County Fire advances four finalists for vacant District 4 commissioner seat
EVERETT—South County Fire has advanced four of six applicants to interviews for the vacant District 4 seat on its Board of Commissioners, with the goal of confirming the appointment later this month. A subcommittee selected Darren Austin, Robert Cooke, Rico Tessandore and Neil…
Washington minimum wage to rise to $17.73 an hour in 2027
Washington’s minimum wage will increase 3.5% to $17.73 an hour starting Jan. 1, 2027, according to the Washington State Department of Labor & Industries (L&I). The state’s minimum wage is […]
Puget Sound Energy new rate hike proposal draws ire at public hearing
The room was packed with a line out the door during the public comment hearing for a Puget Sound Energy rate proposal Tuesday evening at the Utilities and Transportation Commission’s […]
Scene in Edmonds: Around town Wednesday
COMMENTARY: Six black robes versus the will of the people
The Washington state Supreme Court has once again decided that the people’s vote is merely a suggestion subject to interpretation. In its ruling overturning I-2066, the citizen driven initiative that was passed in 2024, intended to protect access to clean and abundant natural gas…
Edmonds School District hits pause on 2027-28 start time changes after parent pushback
The Edmonds School District will not change school start and end times for 2027-28 that had been announced earlier this year and any changes will not take effect until 2028-29 […]
Does a legislator violate the oath of office if they share active ICE locations on social media?
Building community: Parent group welcomes families to College Place Middle School curriculum night
Dozens of families showed up for the second annual College Place Middle School curriculum night and open house Tuesday evening, where parents and former students visit teachers and staff at […]
Winter crabbing season opens Oct. 1 in several Puget Sound marine areas
OLYMPIA – The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) announced today that several Puget Sound marine areas will reopen for recreational crab fishing beginning Oct. 1. Waters reopening to sport crabbing seven days a week from Oct. 1 through Dec. 31 include: Crabbing…