My Everett News

Earlier this month, the Snohomish County Council voted to impose two significant tax and fee increases, including a 0.1% countywide sales tax increase and a $20 annual increase in car tab fees for unincorporated Snohomish County. I voted “no” on both. I recognize that Snohomish County faces significant budget challenges. We have growing demands on […]

Our community beach cleanup earlier this month reminded me that even the smallest acts can have a lasting impact. On the morning of July 9, I witnessed the convergence of environmental stewardship, community service, and civic engagement, and I walked away with a renewed sense of hope for our future. Our second annual community beach […]

Data centers have become a significant topic of public interest and concern. While these facilities play a role in supporting many digital services, their impacts on land use, infrastructure, energy and water demand, and neighboring communities weigh heavily on the minds of many Snohomish County residents. That is why I (Nate Nehring) recently proposed a […]

For years, the national conversation around education has leaned heavily toward a single path: the four-year college degree. At the same time, many high schools have scaled back shop classes and other hands-on learning opportunities that once introduced students to the skilled trades. While university education remains a strong option for many, it is certainly […]

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 […]