2010 Snohomish County News
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Snohomish County will receive $2.45 million in federal stimulus funds to provide comprehensive, high-quality Early Head Start services during the next two years.
February 05, 2010
Keep Roadways Safe this Super Bowl Sunday
Snohomish County’s DUI & Target Zero Traffic Safety Task Force has teamed up with the National Football League (NFL), the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), and other state and local highway safety and law enforcement officials to promote safe driving on Super Bowl Sunday.
February 04, 2010
Reardon Calls for “putting people back to work”
Snohomish County Executive Aaron presented his 2010 State of the County address Thursday, highlighting the need to create more local jobs while changing the tone of debate in local government.
February 03, 2010
Reardon Proposes Using $33 million in ARRA Funds for New Jobs
Snohomish County Executive Aaron Reardon proposed Wednesday morning using more than $33 million in federally subsidized bonds available under the 2009 American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) to stimulate new job growth.
January 29, 2010
Initial Homeless Count Numbers Show Slight Decrease
Early data collected during Thursday’s annual Point In Time homeless count show only a slight decrease over numbers collected during 2009.
January 29, 2010
New Traffic Signals Improve Safety Near Schools
Two new traffic signals will be activated next week to improve pedestrian safety to and from Shoultes Elementary and Cascade Elementary schools.
January 27, 2010
County Will Replace Marten Creek Bridge
Snohomish County approved funding Wednesday for the replacement of the Marten Creek Bridge #562, located about 21 miles east of Granite Falls.
January 27, 2010
County, United Way and WDC to Host economic Resource Fair
The Snohomish County Executive Office, United Way of Snohomish County and the Workforce Development Council Snohomish County (WDCSC) are hosting a multi-day resource fair designed to offer assistance to families and individuals impacted by the current economic crisis.
January 25, 2010
Candidates Sought For FPD #12 Board of Commissioners
Two of Snohomish County Fire Protection District #12’s three elected Fire Commissioners now reside within the city limits of Marysville as a result of the Marysville annexation which took effect December 30, 2009.
January 22, 2010
Evergreen State Fair Seeks Advisory Board Members
The Evergreen State Fair is seeking candidates for four vacancies on the Snohomish County Fair Advisory Board.
January 21, 2010
County Human Resources Employees Honored For Work
Snohomish County Human Resources employees have recently been honored for their work and community involvement.
January 20, 2010
Volunteers Needed for Annual Homeless Count
Volunteers are needed for the annual Point In Time homeless count, which will be conducted Thursday, Jan. 28.
January 14, 2010
County Will Offer Free Feb. 24 Arthritis Seminar
Snohomish County’s Long Term Care & Aging Division will host a free seminar focusing on the effects of arthritis.
January 13, 2010
Reardon Requests Outside Review of Complaint Policies
Snohomish County Executive Aaron Reardon has requested the Prosecuting Attorney’s Office authorize the use of an outside special deputy prosecutor to conduct a formal review of policies and procedures regarding workplace complaints, including alleged harassment and discrimination violations.
January 05, 2010
FAA Moves Location of Third Commercial Air Hearing
The Federal Aviation Administration has changed the location of the third public hearing scheduled to accept comments on the draft environmental assessment pertaining to two proposals for commercial air service at Snohomish County’s Paine Field Airport.