My Everett News

Our county recently experienced extraordinary flooding due to torrential rain from multiple atmospheric rivers affecting our region. Rivers throughout Snohomish County reached record or near-record flood levels, pushing far beyond their banks and creating significant challenges for residents, businesses, and farms across the county. In the Stillaguamish and Snohomish River Valleys, water levels rose dramatically, […]

Join Snohomish County Councilmember Nate Nehring and the WSU Beach Watchers of Snohomish County for a fun and meaningful beach cleanup event at beautiful Kayak Point Park. Children are encourage to attend and participate. Event takes place Saturday July 12th from 10am to noon at Kayak Point Park in Stanwood. Glove and supplies will be […]

As communities across our county, state, and nation approach Memorial Day, I find myself reflecting on the history, meaning, and enduring importance of this solemn holiday. While its current form is relatively recent, established by Congress through the Uniform Monday Holiday Act, which moved the observance to the last Monday in May beginning in 1971, […]

As temperatures warm and spring can be seen all around us, it is important to remember the hardship many faced during the cold winter months and the volunteers who stepped up during those difficult times. Snohomish County’s network of Cold Weather Shelters led the way with many acts of selfless service which gave hope and […]

Families across our state are struggling to find quality, affordable childcare. The effects of this shortage are far-reaching, impacting everything from the local economy to kindergarten readiness for our youngest students. Addressing this critical issue will require action at both the state and local levels. In Snohomish County, we are working to identify local strategies […]

For too long, there has been a national trend to reduce shop classes and other trades-related education in the high school setting and instead push all students down the four-year university pipeline. While a college education can be valuable for many, there are also great careers to be found in the trades. We ought to […]