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The Invasive Species of Washington and What the Community Can do to Help

Tuesday, February 28 by Tristan Halsen

Washington State is inhabited by many beautiful native species, however there are many non-native invasive species that now call the state their home. Last week, the Washington Invasive Species Council hosted a week long seminar over Zoom to discuss the invasive pests that have... Read More.

March 1, 1910, the Deadliest U.S. Avalanche Near Stevens Pass

Sunday, February 26 by Ted Buehner

March 1st marks the date of the country’s deadliest avalanche in U.S. history, the Wellington avalanche near Stevens Pass in 1910.In the final days of February that year, the weather just dumped a lot of snow in that part of the Cascade Mountains. On... Read More.

Evergreen State Fair Park Commercial Building Comes Down after 70 Years

Thursday, February 23 by Marcee Maylin

The demolition is part of a plan to optimize the 193-acre fair park for future community space. The well-known Commercial Building #400 at the center of the Evergreen State Fair Park is being demolished after nearly 70 years of serving Snohomish County. This central... Read More.

YMCA of Snohomish County Partners with Techbridge Girls for STEM Enrichment Program ChangeMakers™

Tuesday, February 21 by Marcee Maylin

The YMCA of Snohomish County is partnering with Techbridge Girls to bring STEM ChangeMakers™, an innovative, out-of-school enrichment program, to three YMCA locations. STEM ChangeMakers is a place for girls and gender-expansive youth in grades 6-8... Read More.

The Story of the Equator – Everett’s Historic Boat

Thursday, February 16 by Tristan Halsen

If you have ever been to the Port of Everett Boat Launch, you may noticed a large old wooden ship underneath a canopy. What you are seeing is the resting place of the historic schooner, the Equator. The vessel has been all around the... Read More.

Snohomish County Welcomes More Than 2,600 Afghan and Ukrainian Refugees

Wednesday, February 15 by Marcee Maylin

Snohomish County Executive Dave Somers announced that since October 2021, when the United States saw a significant influx of refugees from conflict zones, the County in partnership with local nonprofits have provided resettlement services and support... Read More.

Larsen to Highlight Earmark Funding for Edmonds College, City of Lynnwood and Volunteers of America Western Washington Projects

Monday, February 13 by Marcee Maylin

Today, Monday, February 13, Rep. Rick Larsen (WA-02) will visit three local projects that he secured earmark funding for in the Fiscal Year 2023 omnibus spending package. Larsen secured a total of $31,529,221 for fifteen projects that local leaders and stakeholders identified as critical... Read More.

Chair Cantwell to Seek Answers from Southwest Airlines COO at Commerce Committee Hearing

Wednesday, February 8 by Marcee Maylin

Senator Cantwell is advocating for two million customers impacted by Southwest’s mass flight cancellations over the 2022 holiday season. “It’s clear there was a system failure at Southwest,” Cantwell said.Yesterday, Cantwell heard firsthand stories from WA travelers who spent thousands of dollars and missed... Read More.

Another 105 Acres of Farmland Protected by Skagit County’s Farmland Legacy Program

Monday, February 6 by Marcee Maylin

Skagit County’s Farmland Legacy Program has finalized three farmland preservation projects in the past three months, permanently protecting another 105 acres of farmland from residential development. The additional acres of farmland now under conservation easement protection bring the total protected farmland in Skagit County... Read More.

Snohomish County PUD Rate Increase Coming

Friday, February 3 by Ted Buehner

No April Fool’s, Snohomish County PUD power customers will see a general 2 percent rate increase on April 1st this year. The generate rate increase was recently approved by the PUD Board of Commissioners and is in response to rising operational costs including higher... Read More.

Snohomish County Emergency Management Receives Nationwide Recognition

Wednesday, February 1 by Ted Buehner

Snohomish County Emergency Management has been nationally recognized as one of the best emergency management programs in the nation. The Emergency Management Accreditation Program or EMAP, recently announced that Snohomish County Emergency Management met all requirements for accreditation. The accreditation is valid for five... Read More.

Bye Bye 747, Hello 737 MAX

Monday, January 30 by Marcee Maylin

While we are saying goodbye to the last 747 to be produced and delivered tomorrow, Boeing has announced they will establish a fourth 737 MAX assembly line at Paine Field in Everett. The new line should be open in the second half 2024 and... Read More.

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North Sound Stories

The Invasive Species of Washington and What the Community Can do to Help

March 1, 1910, the Deadliest U.S. Avalanche Near Stevens Pass

Evergreen State Fair Park Commercial Building Comes Down after 70 Years

YMCA of Snohomish County Partners with Techbridge Girls for STEM Enrichment Program ChangeMakers™

The Story of the Equator – Everett’s Historic Boat

Snohomish County Welcomes More Than 2,600 Afghan and Ukrainian Refugees

Larsen to Highlight Earmark Funding for Edmonds College, City of Lynnwood and Volunteers of America Western Washington Projects

Chair Cantwell to Seek Answers from Southwest Airlines COO at Commerce Committee Hearing

Another 105 Acres of Farmland Protected by Skagit County’s Farmland Legacy Program

Snohomish County PUD Rate Increase Coming

Snohomish County Emergency Management Receives Nationwide Recognition

Bye Bye 747, Hello 737 MAX

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