Following several defeats, Arlington is trying again to pass a measure to build a smaller Post Middle School.
The more than $450 million combined budget adds 116,000 service hours and earmarks money for zero-emission buses.
Neepaporn “A” Boungjaktha joined the county in 2022. Her last day will be Jan. 2.
The damage price tag is the first step toward getting federal relief dollars.
Ray Stephanson will serve as the interim leader of the Snohomish County group.
The proclamation directs county resources toward recovering from last week’s windstorm.
The budget passed the County Council 3-2 and now goes to Executive Dave Somers, who may veto.
The county executive issued a statement aiming to dispel incorrect information about his proposed property tax increase.
The state is considering raising the maximum toll rate along the busy highway from $15 to $18.
The Snohomish County Council has three options on a proposed property tax increase.
A five-month closure of the northbound bridge between Everett and Marysville has frustrated drivers. It’ll soon be over.
The report was presented to the County Council on Wednesday. It includes several recommendations.
As ridership increases, Community Transit is planning for more service, security and a lower-emission fleet.
UPDATE
Superintendent Deborah Rumbaugh said Tuesday she’ll be gone at the end of the school year.
Incumbent state Sen. Ron Muzzall, a Republican, led by about 600 votes Thursday night.
Meanwhile, a Lake Stevens school bond remained short of the 60% threshold in Wednesday’s results.
Just 153 votes separated Janet St. Clair, a Democratic Island County commissioner, and state Sen. Ron Muzzall, a Republican.
Bonds in Lake Stevens and Sultan, as well as a levy in Arlington, were struggling based on initial election results Tuesday.
Despite creeping election anxiety, voters across the county turned in their ballots Tuesday. County turnout was at 56% on Monday.
Local voters will decide on federal, state and local races, including a county tax measure and representation in Olympia.
