Executive Press Releases (2008)
December 30, 2008
Snohomish County residents, farmers, businesses and municipalities should begin reporting to the county’s Department of Emergency Management (DEM) storm damages related to snow, ice and winds occurring between Dec. 13 and 26.
Snohomish County Road Maintenance crews have begun clearing secondary streets and more residential areas, allowing for increased access in and out of neighborhoods throughout unincorporated parts of the county.
With temperatures expected to rise to the mid-40s and snow turns to rain during the next days, driving conditions on county roads are expected to improve considerably. However, snow and ice melt may cause localized flooding and the collection of water on streets.
The Snohomish County Department of Emergency Management has opened its emergency operations call center to assist Public Works with weather-related calls.
Residents living in unincorporated Snohomish County with road-plowing or weather-related calls are now asked to call 425-388-5060 for assistance.
December 22, 2008
Since Saturday, Dec. 13, Snohomish County road crews have worked nonstop to clear more than 50,000 miles of road lanes inundated repeatedly with snow.
Crews have been working split 12-hour shifts during the nine days since the storm began, covering more than 3,600 public road lane miles within Snohomish County. Those lanes have been plowed over with each new snow and ice fall, removing snow incrementally to near bare pavement conditions, only to have another wave of snow follow and accumulate again.
December 19, 2008
Snohomish County road crews have sander and plow trucks on standby, ready for use during Friday and Saturday’s forecasted winter storm warning.
Winter weather, including the potential for heavy snowfall in the lowlands of Snohomish County, is expected during a 24-hour period beginning Friday afternoon. At least 15 trucks with sander and plow combinations are ready for use this weekend. The county has 36 trucks available if needed.
Snohomish County road crews have sander and plow trucks on standby, ready for use during Friday and Saturday’s forecasted winter storm warning.
Winter weather, including the potential for heavy snowfall in the lowlands of Snohomish County, is expected during a 24-hour period beginning Friday afternoon. At least 15 trucks with sander and plow combinations are ready for use this weekend. The county has 36 trucks available if needed.
Snohomish County Executive Aaron Reardon and the County Council announced Wednesday a plan to improve economic opportunities here during the ongoing financial downturn, including a series of summits related to job growth and creation.
December 2, 2008
Snohomish County will join its counterparts throughout Washington state Friday and Saturday, Dec. 12-13, for the 18th annual “Night of 1,000 Stars” traffic safety emphasis patrol. Local officers will kick off the event at 6:30 p.m. Friday at the Everett Police Department’s South Precinct, located at the intersection of Everett Mall Way and West Mall Drive. Media are invited to meet with law enforcement and to schedule ride-alongs during the event.
Snohomish County has converted two of its Toyota Prius hybrid vehicles to fully electric vehicles as part of the Plugin Center PHEV Pilot Project of Washington.
The vehicles were fitted with plug-in electric conversion kits, as well as data monitors, in November at Wenatchee Valley College’s automotive training facility. The two vehicles can be parked and charged at the county’s McDougall fleet shop, parking garage and Cathcart fleet center.
More than 500 people attended Thursday’s 5th annual Focus on Farming Conference at the Lynnwood Convention Center.
Early registration numbers already had surpassed last years’ early registration numbers for the conference and walk-ins Thursday pushed numbers beyond 500 participants.
Damages were reported throughout the county along the Skykomish, Snohomish and Pilchuck rivers but were limited in scale due to early preparation and quick response to rising waters by Snohomish County’s Department of Emergency Management (DEM), Public Works and other municipal departments.
As many as 500 people are expected to attend Thursday’s 5th annual Focus on Farming Conference at the Lynnwood Convention Center. Early registration has exceeded previous years’ early registration numbers for the conference initiated by Snohomish County Executive Aaron Reardon and local farmers in 2004.
Snohomish County will offer individuals free waste disposal of flood-damaged household goods at county solid waste facilities. County Executive Aaron Reardon proposed the fee waiver Friday, and the County Council approved the measure Monday.
Snohomish County residents, businesses and municipalities have until 5 p.m. Wdnesday, Nov. 19, to report flood damages to the county’s Department of Emergency Management (DEM).
Snohomish County Executive Aaron Reardon has asked the County Council for quick approval of free disposal of water-damaged goods for individuals needing flood clean-up aid.
As river levels continue receding, the Snohomish County Department of Emergency Management (DEM) will close down its Emergency Operations Center at noon Thursday.
Flood watches for all Snohomish County river systems were lifted late Wednesday night, however, the Snohomish County Department of Emergency Management (DEM) is still monitoring rising river levels near the city of Snohomish.
November 12, 2008
River levels on the Skykomish and Stillaguamish rivers crested earlier than expected and forecasts late Wednesday favored Snohomish River crests below initial predictions. The Snohomish County Department of Emergency Management is preparing for river crests through the night and early Thursday morning on the Snohomish River in Monroe and Snohomish.
Snohomish County Executive Aaron Reardon has issued an emergency declaration to respond to flooding throughout the area.
Snohomish County emergency management continues to coordinate resources to protect public safety and property from flood damage.
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Snohomish County Public Works crews began delivering sand and bags Wednesday morning to various locations throughout the county to prepare for potential flooding along the Skykomish, Snohomish and Stillaguamish rivers. Sand and bags will be available for individual citizens’ use. Residents should visit the drop-off sites to collect sand and bags.
Snohomish County’s Department of Emergency Management is preparing for its second Flood Watch in less than a week. A Flood Watch, beginning Tuesday afternoon and ending late Wednesday evening, means weather conditions are favorable for flooding but flooding is not imminent or currently occurring.
Conditions on the Skykomish River at Gold Bar have been updated from a Flood Watch to Flood Warning. River levels at Index also are rising quickly.
Snohomish County’s Department of Emergency Management, confident that conditions on the Stillaguamish River have peaked, is turning its attention to the Skykomish/Snohomish River system running through the heart of the county.
Snohomish County is currently under a Flood Watch, meaning weather conditions are favorable for flooding, but flooding is not imminent or currently occurring.
Snohomish County Jail Director Steve Thompson submitted his resignation Friday, effective Dec. 31. Thompson, who has been the county’s corrections director since 2003, said his decision was predicated on the County Council’s talks of moving control of the corrections department from the Executive’s Office to the Sheriff’s Office.
A state grant will allow Snohomish County to retrofit part of its diesel fleet, further reducing the county’s overall pollution emissions. The county will retrofit 24 diesel vehicles through the state Department of Ecology’s Heavy Duty Diesel Retrofit Grant Program.
Innovative and collaborative efforts between Snohomish County departments and the Executive’s Office will save the jobs of nearly 25 county employees.
During this Halloween’s weekend parties and festivities, the Snohomish County Sheriff’s Office and other law enforcement from throughout the Puget Sound will be conducting “Surround the Sound” traffic safety patrols.
The Snohomish County Fire Marshal’s Office is reminding residents to change the batteries in their fire detectors and smoke alarms when they change their clocks this weekend.
County Executive Aaron Reardon has declared the week of Oct. 26-Nov. 1 as Flood Preparedness Week in Snohomish County, urging residents to ready themselves and their families for inclement weather this fall and winter.
The Snohomish County Parks and Recreation Department is seeking citizens willing to serve as appointed members of the Parks Advisory Board.
“This is a great opportunity to work closely with the county on the purchase, planning, development and operation of parks, trails, open space, natural areas, facilities and recreation programs,” Snohomish County Executive Aaron Reardon said.
October 22, 2008
The Snohomish County Council voted 4-1 Wednesday in favor of an emergency ordinance returning the county to an annual budgeting process. The move followed a letter signed by the Council Chairman on Tuesday that told departments to begin notifying employees of potential layoffs.
Snohomish County Executive Aaron Reardon and other community leaders will dedicate a new off-leash dog area Nov. 1 at Willis Tucker Community Park, located at 6705 Puget Park Drive, Snohomish.
Snohomish County Executive Aaron Reardon urged county leaders again Thursday to establish realistic revenue assumptions for 2009 and to take swift action in passing a budget.
October 15, 2008
Snohomish County Executive Aaron Reardon has called on the County Council to pass the 2009 budget before the end of October so as to alleviate certain financial uncertainties rather than wait for the “Thanksgiving week” passage currently expected.
October 9, 2008
Snohomish County’s energy assistance program is preparing to help nearly 8,000 low-income families and elderly needing help with this winter’s energy bills. The county expects to distribute as much as $3.1 million in local, state and federal grant funds for energy assistance.
October 7, 2008
Snohomish County has preserved more than 50 acres of farmland in the Tualco Valley near Monroe through its Purchase of Development Rights pilot program.
October 6, 2008
Snohomish County Executive Aaron Reardon welcomes farmers, chefs, growers and retailers to the 5th annual Focus on Farming Conference to be held Thursday, Nov. 20 at the Lynnwood Convention Center.
October 3, 2008
Snohomish County is currently accepting applications from public and nonprofit agencies for projects that promote tourism and overnight stays in the county.
October 3, 2008
Snohomish County is co-sponsoring the seventh semi-annual Multicultural Employment Fair at Edmonds Community College on Thursday, Oct. 16 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
October 2, 2008
Horizon Air, a Seattle-based airline, has joined Allegiant Airlines in its pursuit of commercial flights from Snohomish County’s Paine Field, located between Everett and Mukilteo. The airline notified county officials Thursday morning of its desire to start flights as early as next summer.
October 1, 2008
On Wednesday, the county council approved recommendations for strengthening ordinances against code enforcement violators.
October 1, 2008
Snohomish County will host another public forum for the Snohomish County Unified Development Code (UDC) Update Project. The forum is an opportunity for public discussion and comment on topics that will lead to amendments to the Snohomish County Unified Development Code.
September 25, 2008
Snohomish County Airport’s fire department successfully rescued about 70 “victims” Thursday at Paine Field as part of a federally required disaster exercise. The Paine Field Fire Department collaborated with about 30 emergency and law-enforcement agencies to complete the drill during a steady downpour of rain.
September 24, 2008
Snohomish County received top honors Wednesday from the Washington State Department of Ecology for its recently approved wetland mitigation banks, the first in the state to receive full local, state and federal accreditation.
September 22, 2008
About 100 volunteers took a stand against graffiti this weekend by participating in the second annual Graffiti Paint Out. Volunteers from neighborhood groups, Boy Scout troops and more worked Saturday, Sept. 20, to clean up a section of BNSF Railway that leads to Everett Station. More than 12,000 passengers ride through this gateway to the city each month on Amtrak and Sounder trains.
September 18, 2008
Snohomish County’s Community Development Policy Advisory Board (PAB) has recommended 26 local projects receive more than $3 million in local and federal funding for affordable housing and homelessness projects during 2009.
September 17, 2008
Snohomish County’s Early Childhood Education and Assistance Program (ECEAP) is partnering with UCLA/Johnson & Johnson to launch the Health Care Institute Health Improvement Project, which will help more than 200 underserved families in Snohomish County improve their health-care knowledge.
September 15, 2008
Snohomish County’s Human Services Department and its Children’s Commission will help host early childhood learning fairs at local libraries on Saturday, Sept. 20.
September 12, 2008
Snohomish County officials will celebrate the opening of affordable housing units recently constructed by the Housing Authority of Snohomish County (HASCO) in Monroe and Mountlake Terrace on Sept. 23 and 25.
September 12, 2008
Join Snohomish County Executive Aaron Reardon, Sheriff John Lovick, Councilman Brian Sullivan and Everett Mayor Ray Stephanson as they take a stand against graffiti while working to make this community safer. Volunteers are needed to work side by side with these elected officials – as well as county and city staff – for the second annual Graffiti Paint Out Day to be held Saturday, Sept. 20.
September 9, 2008
Eleven organizations and events have qualified for funding recently approved by County Executive Aaron Reardon and the County Council to increase county tourism and promote overnight stays at local hotels and motels.
September 5, 2008
On Wednesday, Sept. 24, the Snohomish County Office of Long Term Care & Aging will conduct a panel on dental healthcare titled “32 Reasons to Smile: Oral Health As You Age.”
September 4, 2008
Without recommending a property tax increase to cover a shortfall in projected revenues, Snohomish County Executive Aaron Reardon proposed Thursday the county’s first biennial budget for 2009-2010.
September 3, 2008
Snohomish County Executive Aaron Reardon urged residents this week to ready themselves for natural and manmade disasters by declaring September National Preparedness Month.
September 3, 2008
Snohomish County Executive Aaron Reardon congratulated Ken Stark on his confirmation Wednesday as the county’s Human Services director. The County Council unanimously confirmed him Wednesday for the position.
September 2, 2008
Snohomish County Executive Aaron Reardon will present his proposed budget to the Snohomish County Council. The budget address will take place in the First Floor Hearing Room of the Robert J. Drewel Building, 3000 Rockefeller Ave., Everett. The budget address will begin at 3 p.m., Thursday, Sept. 4.
August 28, 2008
A countywide burn ban issued in July will be lifted Tuesday, Sept. 2.
August 27, 2008
Snohomish County Parks and Recreation will share its trails management and use plan for the Paradise Valley Conservation Area during a public meeting on Sept. 9.
August 26, 2008
Beginning Sept. 3, Snohomish County will begin its second series of meetings geared toward defining a vision for its rural lands.
August 25, 2008
To continue shoring up lagging revenues, Snohomish County Executive Aaron Reardon announced Monday that department heads and management-exempt employees reporting to the executive department will not be eligible this year for merit raises.
August 15, 2008
Recent hot weather combined with dry land has increased the threat of urban wildfires this weekend, especially throughout Snohomish County and the Puget Sound, says Snohomish County’s Department of Emergency Management (DEM).
August 13, 2008
Snohomish County Executive Aaron Reardon welcomed Wednesday’s hiring freeze passed by the County Council but criticized members for not taking action sooner.
August 8, 2008
New environmental improvements at the Evergreen State Fairgrounds will enhance overall water quality and offer an opportunity to educate the public on the importance of low-impact development.
July 31, 2008
The Washington State Historical Society has recommended that Snohomish County receive more than $880,000 in grant money for the renovation of the county’s Carnegie Building.
July 30, 2008
Snohomish County Executive Aaron Reardon vetoed the County Council’s proposal to institute a tax levy for the construction of a new justice center.
July 29, 2008
Snohomish County will assist the Cascade Land Conservancy and a grassroots group of east Snohomish County residents in finalizing their purchase of 130 acres of sensitive forestland near the recently established Wild Sky Wilderness Area known as Heybrook Ridge.
July 25, 2008
Join your neighbors and learn the latest in crime prevention during this year’s National Night Out Against Crime event, being held Aug. 5 at McCollum Park.
July 24, 2008
Snohomish County’s three Sound Transit delegates voted Thursday to send a transportation package to voters as part of the November ballot.
July 3, 2008
Snohomish County has begun distributing more than $2 million in county raised funding to support programs geared toward ending chronic homelessness.
July 2, 2008
The Washington State Auditor recently presented Snohomish County officials with a clean financial audit, which highlights the strong steps the county has taken to managing its finances.
June 30, 2008
Snohomish County will distribute federal funding to elevate homes routinely damaged during annual flood events.
June 26, 2008
As directed by the Puget Sound Clean Air Agency (PSCAA), all land-clearing burning is prohibited in unincorporated Snohomish County as of July 1.
June 23, 2008
As the Fourth of July holiday approaches, the Snohomish County Fire Marshal’s Office urges all residents to use extreme caution when lighting fireworks. In 2007, Snohomish County experienced more than $400,000 in fire loss related to fireworks usage.
June 20, 2008
Snohomish County will host one final public meeting June 26 in a series inviting input on how rural lands should be managed or developed in the future.
June 18, 2008
An art exhibit, on display at the Snohomish County campus beginning June 25, draws awareness of the women who reside at Mary’s Place, a Seattle day center for homeless and formerly homeless women.
June 18, 2008
Snohomish County Executive Aaron Reardon applauded a federal decision Wednesday to re-evaluate the Boeing Co.’s bid to build the U.S. Air Force’s next refueling tanker.
June 18, 2008
Snohomish County is completing its first round of repairs on the main trail at Meadowdale Beach Park, closed since flooding in December damaged access in three locations.
June 13, 2008
Music on the Plaza returns July 9, offering local residents a chance to sit back and enjoy a festive afternoon concert at the downtown Snohomish County Campus in Everett.
June 11, 2008
Updated numbers show Snohomish County’s Point in Time homeless count in January are slightly higher than initially reported.
June 10, 2008
Snohomish County Executive Aaron Reardon has been named a 2008 Local Hero by the Washington State Arts Alliance and will be honored during the group’s annual meeting July 1 at the Edmonds Center for the Arts.
June 3, 2008
Snohomish County will continue its planning code updates with another public forum scheduled Thursday, June 5. Meetings provide an opportunity for open discussion on topics that could lead to amendments to the Snohomish County Unified Development Code.
June 3, 2008
About 250 residents participated in Saturday’s local cleanup, where residents in a targeted area were invited to dump their trash and recycling – mostly for free – to give the neighborhood a face-lift.
June 2, 2008
Following a national search, Snohomish County Executive Aaron Reardon has selected Kenneth Stark as the new county human services director.
May 30, 2008
The Snohomish County Executive’s Office is refining the measures it uses to gauge how well county government is performing. Residents are being asked to play a key role.
May 30, 2008
Standing before a half-finished playground at Forest View Elementary School on Friday, Snohomish County Executive Aaron Reardon announced a list of grant recipients under the county’s latest effort to spur construction of new park amenities.
May 30, 2008
SnoGold 2010 will be hosting a brown-bag lunch on Wednesday, June 4, at Everett Community College, to update Snohomish County residents on preparations for the 2010 Olympics in British Columbia.
May 27, 2008
As part of the local observance of this year’s National Preservation Month in May, Snohomish County Executive Aaron Reardon has proclaimed the week of May 25-31 as Snohomish County Historic Preservation Week.
May 23, 2008
Local farmers can recycle their nursery containers, plastic baling twine, empty hay bale bags and more for free during upcoming agricultural recycling events in Stanwood and Monroe.
May 21, 2008
Local farmers can recycle their nursery containers, plastic baling twine, empty hay bale bags and more for free during upcoming agricultural recycling events in Stanwood and Monroe.
May 20, 2008
In June, Snohomish County will launch a project to update its policies and regulations for managing growth and development in rural areas.
May 16, 2008
A Nevada-based commercial airline has expressed interest in beginning flights to Las Vegas from Snohomish County’s Paine Field, located between Everett and Mukilteo.
May 14, 2008
Snohomish County Executive Aaron Reardon released his 2008 Inclusion Report Wednesday, outlining department goals and achievements during the past year.
May 13, 2008
Snohomish County began removing trash and debris Tuesday from an illegal junkyard that has become a safety and environmental hazard south of Sultan in an area known as Skyview Tracts.
May 13, 2008
Snohomish County Executive Aaron Reardon unrolled his plan Tuesday to create sustainable living, working and recreational opportunities on more than 600 acres of public land known as the Cathcart property.
May 7, 2008
Snohomish County will recognize and honor one of its own employees Monday, May 12, following his recent death while serving in the U.S. Armed Forces.
May 6, 2008
Nationally renowned public speaker and educator Donna Beegle will explore issues surrounding poverty at the 11th annual InterChange Conference on May 20 at the Edmonds Conference Center.
May 5, 2008
Snohomish County is co-sponsoring Thursday’s semi-annual Multicultural Employment and Resource Fair to be held at the Everett Community College Parks Building from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
May 5, 2008
As part of National Arson Awareness Week (May 4-10), the Snohomish County Fire Marshal’s office is asking residents to become more vigilant in watching for intentionally set fires.
May 1, 2008
Snohomish County Executive Aaron Reardon has appointed Donna Ambrose as his new director of economic development.
April 25, 2008
Snohomish County’s Green Ribbon Climate Task Force will meet again Monday, April 28. Appointed by County Executive Aaron Reardon, the task force is a group of community members and leaders, whose purpose is to develop a plan for adapting to climate change in part by reducing local greenhouse-gas emissions 20 percent below year 2000 levels by 2020.
April 25, 2008
Snohomish County is opening its new Cathcart Way Operations Center, which will house about 250 employees. More importantly, it will allow the county to consolidate a number of Public Works maintenance operations, providing cost-savings and timelier responses.
April 25, 2008
Snohomish County will expand a free preschool program geared toward helping children of low-income families succeed in public school.
April 22, 2008
The Snohomish County Housing and Homelessness Policy Oversight Committee will meet again Wednesday, April 23, to discuss ongoing plans to end homelessness and increase affordable housing options.
April 18, 2008
The Snohomish County DUI and Traffic Safety Task Force will host its annual awards ceremony on Friday, April 25. Awards are given to honor individuals and organizations for their work in raising awareness of traffic safety.
April 17, 2008
“The Book of Fishing,” a series of seven linocut block prints by Seattle-based artist and author Barbara Earl Thomas, will be on exhibit in the first-floor lobby of the Snohomish County Courthouse beginning Friday, April 18.
April 16, 2008
Beginning 7 a.m. Saturday, May 3, Snohomish County Public Works will close Little Pilchuck Creek Bridge #453 on Getchell Road for two days of repair work.
April 11, 2008
Snohomish County is seeking input from citizens on the design of a new community park located to the east of Bothell. Residents are encouraged to attend a public meeting April 22 to discuss the future of 12 acres acquired with funding provided by King County as mitigation for the Brightwater sewage-treatment plant.
April 11, 2008
Snohomish County Executive Aaron Reardon today proposed a series of changes to the county’s Transfer of Development Rights (TDR) program.
April 09, 2008
Snohomish County is currently accepting applications from public and nonprofit agencies for projects that develop and promote tourism in the county.
April 02, 2008
Snohomish County, Lake Stevens and a host of community members and volunteers will join together Saturday, April 5, to celebrate the completion of the Lundeen Creek Restoration Project.
March 31, 2008
The Snohomish County Citizens’ Commission on Salaries of Elected Officials approved on Monday a schedule for granting cost-of-living adjustment or COLA salary increases for elected officials during 2009 and 2010. The commission approved the cost-of-living adjustment for elected officials with no increase to their base salary.
March 28, 2008
The Snohomish County Citizens’ Commission on Salaries of Elected Officials will discuss Monday a proposed schedule for increasing elected officials pay during 2009 and 2010.
March 27, 2008
Korry Electronics announced today that it will be relocating to available property at Snohomish County Paine Field Airport.
March 21, 2008
The Snohomish County Citizens’ Commission on Salaries of Elected Officials will hold its second meeting Monday, March 24, to review the salary schedule for elected officials for 2009 and 2010.
March 19, 2008
Snohomish County is urging local stakeholders such as charities, churches, employers, local governments and other social-service providers to reach out to residents who may be eligible for the 2008 Economic Stimulus Payment but don’t know it. Many low-income families and senior citizens don’t earn enough to typically file federal tax returns, or they receive non-taxable assistance including Social Security and Veterans Affairs’ benefits. Yet, they still may be eligible to receive a payment under the approved federal plan.
March 17, 2008
The inaugural meeting of the Snohomish County Green Ribbon Climate Task Force is scheduled for Monday, March 24. Appointed by County Executive Aaron Reardon, the task force is a group of community members and leaders, whose purpose is to develop a plan for adapting to climate change and reducing community-wide greenhouse-gas emissions 20 percent below year 2000 levels by the year 2020.
March 17, 2008
To reduce the amount of potential mercury exposure in Snohomish County, the Hazardous Waste Drop-Off Station at 3434 McDougall Ave., Everett, will accept free of charge bulk mercury and mercury-containing devices between April 23-26.
March 13, 2008
Snohomish County’s newest housing and homelessness task force will target issues concerning manufactured-housing preservation, homeless veteran housing and homeownership opportunities for low and moderate income families.
March 12, 2008
Snohomish County’s new, eye-catching advertising campaign on the back of commuter buses is virtually guaranteed to remind residents to safely secure their truck or car loads. Ten Community Transit buses will feature the new ads – a “full wrap” bus back with an image of a dangerously unsecured load hanging off a truck – that deliver a strong message to a large audience throughout the year.
March 12, 2008
Snohomish County Senior Planner Deanna Carveth will be honored this week at the 2008 Built Green Conference in Seattle. Carveth will receive the Built Green Pioneer Award, designed to recognize people who have played an integral role in developing and maintaining the Built Green program. Carveth is a senior planner in the county’s public works department.
March 10, 2008
Snohomish County Executive Aaron Reardon will sign into law the county’s inclusion manager ordinance at 3 p.m. on Tuesday, March 11th in the Executive Office Board Room on the 6th floor of the Adminstration Building West.
March 10, 2008
Adults living in nursing homes, assisted-living facilities and adult family homes throughout Snohomish County are in need of community help. More than 2,500 such residents lack a volunteer ombudsman, who can serve as an advocate, educator, investigator and problem solver on their behalf. Volunteer ombudsmen come from all walks of life, various age groups and educational levels. The common thread is a passion for older adults and persons with disabilities.
March 10, 2008
Snohomish County Corrections (SCC) is hiring custody officers to work at the Snohomish County jail. This is an opportunity for applicants who are considering changing careers or establishing a career. SCC has approximately 12 vacancies to fill and provides on-the-job training. A hiring fair will be held March 14 at WorkSource Everett.
March 7, 2008
The Snohomish County Citizens Commission on Salaries of Elected Officials will hold its first meeting on March 17 to review the salary schedule for elected officials for 2009 and 2010.
March 7, 2008
A newly approved list of state Public Works Trust Fund loans will provide more than $10 million to Snohomish County in the form of a very low interest loan, allowing construction of the new Granite Falls Alternate Route to begin in early 2009. Governor Chris Gregoire signed a bill Friday containing the project loan request.
March 7, 2008
Changing the batteries in smoke and carbon-monoxide detectors as you change clocks this weekend for Daylight Savings Time could save a life. The Snohomish County Fire Marshal’s Office says routinely changing batteries twice a year to coincide with Daylight Savings Time is a great way to create a public-safety habit and prevent unnecessary fire-related deaths.
March 5, 2008
The Snohomish County Housing and Homelessness Policy Oversight Committee will meet again Friday, March 7 to discuss ongoing plans to end homelessness and increase affordable housing options. The meeting will be held from 8 to 10 a.m. in the First Floor Conference Room of the Administration East Building of the County campus, 3000 Rockefeller Ave., Everett.
March 3, 2008
Snohomish County Executive Aaron Reardon denounced Monday the actions of those involved in a string of fires, which investigators are considering domestic terrorism.
February 27, 2008
Snohomish County will hire an inclusion manager this spring, following more than a year’s debate at the council level on the merits of the position.
February 25, 2008
Snohomish County has secured and will distribute an additional $404,000 to assist families in need of energy assistance, ending a funding crunch that began in December.
Snohomish County citizens looking to track how well their government is achieving goals and spending money can do so online with the latest upgrades to SnoStat. The county unveiled Friday its newest Web launch of SnoStat, a citizen-based accountability and transparency system created by County Executive Aaron Reardon in 2004.
Snohomish County will receive and share more than $1.1 million in federal funding this year for homelessness projects and more than $5.2 million in federal grants to provide housing opportunities.
Snohomish County’s Diversity Council, along with honorary host County Executive Aaron Reardon, will sponsor an evening with award-winning author and journalist Jack Hamann in observance of Black History Month.
Executive Aaron Reardon’s choice for director of Snohomish County’s Information Services Department was unanimously confirmed Monday by the County Council.
Under a proposal launched by Snohomish County Executive Aaron Reardon, local organizations building sports and recreational facilities now can compete for grants as part of the new Youth Amenities and Recreation Development grant program (YARD Grants).
On Feb. 12 in Edmonds, County Executive Aaron Reardon, Sheriff John Lovick and Council Vice Chairman Mike Cooper will hold the first in a series of public-safety town hall meetings.
Two state Department of Ecology grants will allow Snohomish County to move forward with nearly $1 million in projects that reduce flooding and improve salmon habitat.
Snohomish County Public Works has increased security at its solid waste drop-box sites to prevent future theft of auto batteries and other materials.
Snohomish County Executive Aaron Reardon challenged county elected officials and staff Wednesday to equip citizens with the tools they need to create change.
Early results in the annual Point in Time homeless count show a potential drop in the number of people in Snohomish County without a permanent place to stay.
Looking to increase awareness of issues impacting children, Snohomish County will celebrate February as "Have a Heart for Kids Month."
The Snohomish County DUI and Traffic Safety Task Force is accepting nominations for its annual awards ceremony to be held in March.
Snohomish County Executive Aaron Reardon will deliver his annual state-of-the-county address Wednesday, Jan. 30, at 10 a.m., focusing on last year’s achievements and this year’s goals.
Snohomish County Corrections (SCC), in partnership with WorkSource-Everett, will hold its annual Custody Officer Hiring Fair on Feb. 1 at Everett Station, 3201 Smith Ave.
Snohomish County Executive Aaron Reardon will join a national discussion on climate change and global-warming issues open to the public during a Web cast called 'The 2% Solution'.
Snohomish County Executive Aaron Reardon signed a proclamation Tuesday designating January as Mentoring Month. Surrounded by members and volunteers from Big Brothers Big Sisters of Snohomish County, Reardon said the organization was one to be valued for the work that it accomplishes.
Snohomish County Executive Aaron Reardon was reappointed Tuesday to the Sound Transit board of directors, where he will serve as vice chairman and head of the finance committee. The Snohomish County Council unanimously approved the reappointment.
On Thursday, Jan. 24, Snohomish County Executive Aaron Reardon and other county staff will take part in the annual Point in Time homeless count. Additionally, volunteers are needed to make the count successful.
Looking to send a strong positive message to the state legislature, the Snohomish County Council and Executive approved a joint resolution Wednesday in support of the Pacific Station site in Everett as the home of the new University of Washington, North Campus.
Snohomish County government will invest in the community by offering its employees new opportunities and classes for gaining home ownership.
Snohomish County began a timely initiative Friday geared toward ending homelessness and increasing affordable housing by convening the first meeting of the Housing & Homelessness Policy Oversight Committee.
Looking for every opportunity to serve at-risk adolescents, the Snohomish County Office of Children’s Affairs & Prevention has collaborated with other county agencies to create a condensed help guide called the Youth Crisis Card.
Snohomish County is reaching out to incarcerated veterans with the hope of helping them successfully re-enter the community upon their release.
Snohomish County Executive Aaron Reardon began his second term and County Councilman Dave Somers was named council chairman during Wednesday morning’s swearing-in ceremony.