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Economic Alliance Snohomish County (EASC) is announcing that Dr. Paul Pitre is stepping down as EASC Board Chair. Current EASC Board Vice Chair Robert Knoll, from Puget Sound Energy, will serve out the current term as Board Chair and Mark Duffy of Mountain Pacific Bank will fill out the term as EASC Board Vice Chair. EASC […]

On Thursday, July 9th, the Port of Everett and project partners celebrated the Port of Everett Marina Bulkhead Replacement Project, a $6.75 million infrastructure upgrade that supports and stabilizes a key section of State Route 529/West Marine View Drive (WMVD), a critical commuter, freight, and military corridor. Port staff, project partners, and community members gathered […]

The Port of Everett and Schack Art Center’s Float Find 2026 starts tomorrow, July 10th and continues through August 28th, featuring a free, eight-week-long treasure quest in search of one-of-a-kind, locally blown glass floats hidden around the Port of Everett’s Waterfront Place and Jetty Island destinations.at Waterfront Place and Jetty Island. In total, over 200 […]

Another lawsuit was filed this week against Snohomish County, alleging sexual abuse of incarcerated minors at Denney Youth Center or “Denney Juvenile Justice Center.” The new filing details ongoing abuse, disclosed by nine new plaintiffs: “Rather than protect these children and teenagers, Snohomish County sustained a culture of abuse through a variety of harmful practices […]

Economic Alliance Snohomish County (EASC), in partnership invites you to the 2026 Port Report. Join regional business, government, and community leaders on Monday, July 13, at Hotel Indigo Seattle Everett Waterfront for one of Snohomish County’s signature economic development events. This year’s program celebrates the Port of Everett’s 108th birthday and features opening remarks from Port […]

The City of Everett is launching a new gallery of pre-approved accessory dwelling units (ADU), making it faster, simpler and more affordable for homeowners to add housing on their property. The program is the most recent step in Everett’s broader effort to increase housing choices, expand homeownership opportunities and make Everett the easiest place in […]

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 […]

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 […]