My Everett News

This morning, the Snohomish County Council passed a motion authorizing the development of a Request for Proposal (RFP) to conduct a comprehensive Jail Efficiency Study. The study will be initiated and carried out in close partnership between the Snohomish County Council, the Snohomish County Sheriff’s Office, and the County Executive’s Office, reflecting a shared commitment […]

Snohomish County Executive Dave Somers has appointed Josh Dugan as the new Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) Director and Rob Sprague as the new Human Resources Director. The Snohomish County Council confirmed Dugan’s appointment on May 13 and Sprague’s appointment on June 10. Department of Conservation and Natural Resources Dugan will lead DCNR’s […]

This afternoon, the Snohomish County Council adopted two ordinances designed to expand access to drug treatment services in Snohomish County and protect children from exposure to fentanyl and other controlled substances. Following nearly three hours of public testimony, including remarks from individuals in recovery who spoke in support of the proposals, the Council approved both […]

Mayor Cassie Franklin today announced that David Hall will retire as Everett City Attorney and that his deputy, Ramsey Ramerman, will be appointed subject to Council approval to fill the vacancy. Hall has served the City of Everett since 2008. “David has been an incredible resource for me, the Council, and our entire city family […]

Preventative maintenance and electric system improvements will keep Snohomish County PUD crews busy this summer as they work to maintain strong, year-round reliability for customers, especially during storm season. These efforts also help meet growing demand driven by electrification of transportation, increased use of electric heat in new homes, and continued population growth. Projects include: […]

The City of Everett’s annual Sorticulture Garden Arts Festival returns this weekend.  As always, the event is FREE. The three-day festival, taking place June 5th to 7th will feature local artists, plant vendors, live entertainment and hands-on activities for all ages. “Sorticulture is one of Everett’s signature events and a true celebration of creativity, community […]

Snohomish County is inviting residents, businesses, and community partners to provide feedback on the draft Communitywide Climate Resiliency Plan (CwCRP) during a public comment period running June 1-30. This is the final public input opportunity for the CwCRP. The draft plan serves as a roadmap to help Snohomish County prepare for, respond to, and recover […]

On Thursday, May 28th, the Sound Transit Board voted 16-2 to adopt an updated Sound Transit 3 (ST3) system plan that keeps the long-awaited Everett Link light rail extension on schedule while delaying or scaling back several other projects to address a $34.5 billion budget shortfall. This comes as a big relief to the City […]

The Snohomish County Parks and Recreation Division launched a survey today to gather input from residents. The 2026 survey is a continuation of visioning work that is revisited every six years in an effort to best serve Snohomish County park users. With an expanding population, hundreds of parks, more than 11,000 acres of open space, […]

The Economic Alliance Snohomish County (EASC), in partnership with the Snohomish County Committee for Improved Transportation (SCCIT), will convene regional leaders, transportation stakeholders, and industry partners for the US 2 Trestle Coalition Roundtable on Tuesday, May 26, from 7 to 9 a.m. at Community Transit, in Everett. The roundtable is intended to serve as a […]