2009 Snohomish County News
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December 31, 2009
Snohomish County has helped Senior Services of Snohomish County receive more than $2.4 million in low-interest loans from the state’s Housing Trust Fund to help build or buy up to 130 new affordable-housing units.
December 29, 2009
Snohomish County law enforcement will continue to work in multi-jurisdictional, highly visible patrols during to reduce the number of impaired drivers on the roads.
The Federal Aviation Administration agreed Tuesday to schedule a third public hearing to accept comments on the draft environmental assessment.
Snohomish County is urging residents to consider recycling their Christmas tree after the holidays and offers the following tips...
Snohomish County salmon recovery projects have received more than $5.7 million from the state Salmon Recovery Funding Board to improve Chinook salmon habit.
Snohomish County Employee Susan Thornton has been named to the International Public Management Association’s Publications Advisory Board for 2010.
The Federal Aviation Administration decided Friday to provide the public with additional time to review and comment on the draft environmental assessment pertaining to two proposals to initiate commercial air at Snohomish County’s Paine Field Airport.
Snohomish County will begin using traffic-safety cameras for photo enforcement at certain intersections and selected school zones.
Snohomish County Executive Aaron Reardon highlighted the importance of giving Wednesday as well as the importance of the state's Early Childhood Education Assistance Program (ECEAP) during a visit to Hawthorne Elementary School's ECEAP classroom, one of 21 operated by Snohomish County.
Volunteers from the Snohomish County DUI Victim Panel and members of the Snohomish County DUI Task Force will conduct a peaceful demonstration Saturday, Dec. 19, to promote traffic safety with an emphasis on preventing impaired driving.
Due to improved air-quality conditions, the Stage 2 burn ban for Snohomish County has been lifted. Outdoor residential burning will again be allowed with proper permits from a local fire authority.
Snohomish County road crews are standing by and ready to tackle snow should weather predictions through the middle of next week hold true.
Snohomish County Executive Aaron Reardon was selected Thursday as the next Sound Transit board chairman, saying he would be sure the agency follows through on its commitments to voters.
Snohomish County Executive Aaron Reardon is urging residents to take precautions against unusually cold temperatures that are expected to remain in the area at least through the weekend.
The Snohomish Health District will lift all restrictions on administering H1N1 (swine) flu vaccine in Snohomish County as of Thursday, Dec. 10.
Due to stagnant weather conditions and elevated air pollution levels, the Puget Sound Clean Air Agency has issued a Stage 2 burn ban for Snohomish County.
Snohomish County will be honored Tuesday evening with one of the Washington Trust for Historic Preservation’s 2009 Landmark Deeds Award for Public Service.
The U.S. Department of Energy approved a Snohomish County plan Friday to use more than $4.8 million in federal recovery funding for energy efficiency and conservation projects.
A draft environmental assessment under the National Environmental Policy Act on two proposals to initiate commercial air service at Paine Field was released Friday for public review and comment.
Snohomish County’s first DUI emphasis patrols following a $70,000 state grant to pay for overtime nabbed 11 impaired drivers.
Snohomish County Executive Aaron Reardon is seeking new members to fill openings on several of the county’s boards and commissions.
Snohomish County’s Aerospace Innovation Partnership Zone (IPZ) will receive a $250,000 capital improvement grant for its Washington Aerospace Training and Research Center.
Viewers and readers of KING 5 TV and its Web site have chosen Snohomish County’s Willis Tucker Park has one of the top five playground destinations in Western Washington.
The Snohomish County Council on Monday adopted a 2010 budget that makes strategic choices to preserve essential county services and to begin rebuilding depleted reserves.
Snohomish County will receive nearly $70,000 in grant funding to keep local law enforcement cracking down on impaired driving, keeping county roads safer.
The Snohomish Health District is expanding its clinic appointments effective immediately to accommodate individuals who have fallen on hard times – no money, no health insurance, no doctor or are on Medicaid – and who also fall into the groups most at risk of complications from H1N1 illness.
Snohomish County Executive Aaron Reardon was honored Thursday night during the annual Washington State Association of Counties (WSAC) dinner for the creation of new jobs through environmental stewardship.
The public is invited to comment on Snohomish County’s recent grant application for capital improvements at the Washington Aerospace Training and Research Center located at Paine Field.
Calling him an “innovator in government,” Snohomish County Executive Aaron Reardon has been honored by the National Center for Civic Innovation for the county’s part in the center’s Trailblazer Grant Program.
The public is invited to attend a visioning workshop for Kayak Point Regional Park on Tuesday, Nov. 18.
A five-month-old male baby from Snohomish County died Tuesday, Nov. 3, with influenza complications contributing to the death, the Snohomish Health District announced Thursday.
More than 500 regional farmers, growers and retailers attended Thursday’s Focus on Farming Conference – the largest attendance in the event’s six year history.
Local health officials have cancelled all mass vaccination clinics scheduled for Saturdays in November.
Thousands of residents formed long lines hours before 10 H1N1 clinics throughout the county opened their doors Saturday.
Additional shipments of H1N1 vaccine arrived Friday in Snohomish County, increasing the amount of vaccine available during 10 H1N1 vaccination clinics being held Saturday, Oct. 31, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Health officials hope to vaccinate at least 12,000 people in eligible categories at 10 H1N1 vaccination clinics in Snohomish County on Saturday, Oct. 31, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Snohomish County Executive Aaron Reardon’s statement on The Boeing Company’s decision to build a second 787 line in South Carolina:
“The Boeing Company’s announcement to locate a second 787 line in North Charleston, S.C., signals that other states want what we have – a strong manufacturing base. We must all work together and fight to keep it.
Statement from Snohomish County Executive Aaron Reardon on negotiations between The Boeing Company and the IAM regarding a second 787 line:
“In recent weeks, both the Boeing Co. and the IAM have publicly expressed a sincere willingness to resolve outstanding issues and remove all barriers – perceived and real – to customer reliability, allowing for continued and expanded operations of the 787 line in Everett..."
Snohomish County celebrated the opening of its second off-leash dog area at Cavalero Hill Community Park on Monday while also beginning construction on an 8-mile segment of the Centennial Trail.
Snohomish County Executive Aaron Reardon has declared the week of Oct. 25-31 as Flood Preparedness Week, encouraging residents to prepare themselves and their families for fall and winter heavy rains.
Local health officials decided Thursday to host special “express” clinics on Saturday, Oct. 24, to vaccinate children ages 6 months through 4 years and pregnant women. Nine clinics throughout the county will be open from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Snohomish County Executive Aaron Reardon will host the sixth annual Focus on Farming Conference on Thursday, Nov. 5, at the Tulalip Resort & Conference Center in Marysville, along with the first-ever Land Use and Policy Summit preceding it on Nov. 4.
Snohomish County public health officials were advised today by the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention that unexpectedly slow production of H1N1 vaccine is leading to delays in delivery time for H1N1 vaccine nationwide.
October 16, 2009
Snohomish County Executive Aaron Reardon and other county and local officials gathered Friday to commemorate a new road at Paine Field Airport after the late Snohomish County artist Bernie Webber.
Snohomish County Executive Aaron Reardon said Thursday he welcomed Gov. Chris Gregoire’s efforts to fund additional aerospace training opportunities.
October 15, 2009
Local health-care groups are gearing up to vaccinate thousands of people at risk of complications from H1N1 influenza at nine clinics in Snohomish County on Saturday, Oct. 31.
A collaborative effort between Snohomish County Executive Aaron Reardon and the County Council will help as many as 2,000 manufactured homeowners stay in their homes.
While the U.S. Senate on Tuesday was busy passing its health-care reform bill, more than 140 people gathered at the Lynnwood Convention Center to learn about and debate an effective health-care reform program going on right now in the Puget Sound region.
October 09, 2009
Emergency Declaration Allows for Quicker Dispersal of Vaccine
First responders in Snohomish County now can ensure the H1N1 vaccine is distributed more quickly thanks to an emergency declaration that will allow medics to administer vaccinations in addition to doctors, nurses and other medical staff.
October 07, 2009
Snohomish County Executive Aaron Reardon said Wednesday during the Governor’s Aerospace Summit in Spokane that Washington state must do everything within reason to land the second production line of the Boeing 787.
October 06, 2009
Health care providers and first responders will be the first to receive an initial
allotment of H1N1 (swine flu) vaccine anticipated to arrive in Snohomish County by Friday, Oct. 9.
October 05, 2009
Join Snohomish County Executive Aaron Reardon and the Puget Sound Health Alliance as they challenge some of the regions’ most important leaders to transform Washington state’s health care.
September 30, 2009
Snohomish County’s Early Childhood Education and Assistance Program (ECEAP) has again partnered with UCLA/Johnson & Johnson to deliver the Health Care Institute to more than 300 underserved families in Snohomish County.
September 30, 2009
Snohomish County will soon begin work on the long-anticipated second phase of the Centennial Trail, stretching from Arlington to the Snohomish/Skagit County line.
September 29, 2009
Snohomish County will soon begin work on the long-anticipated second phase of the Centennial Trail, stretching from Arlington to the Snohomish/Skagit County line.
September 28, 2009
Snohomish County will soon begin work on the long-anticipated second phase of the Centennial Trail, stretching from Arlington to the Snohomish/Skagit County line.
September 25, 2009
Snohomish County Surface Water Management (SWM) recently found high levels of a potentially toxic blue-green algae at Lake Cassidy, prompting warning signs at boat launches and public areas.
September 22, 2009
Snohomish County’s Department of Emergency Management (DEM) will offer disaster preparedness tips during a number of events scheduled for this Saturday, Sept. 26.
September 22, 2009
The current burning ban in effect for unincorporated areas of Snohomish County has been lifted.
September 18, 2009
Snohomish County Council Chair Mike Cooper announced today that he will continue the process used last year and the Council will build a from-scratch budget for 2010, rather than relying primarily on County Executive Aaron Reardon’s suggested budget.
September 18, 2009
Snohomish County Executive Aaron Reardon submitted a $201 million General Fund Executive Proposed Budget on Friday containing no service cuts or employee layoffs.
September 16, 2009
Snohomish County Executive Aaron Reardon will present his sixth annual budget address before submitting it formally to the County Council for approval. Reardon’s proposed budget for 2010 maintains current services without cuts to staffing levels. The public is invited to attend.
September 14, 2009
Snohomish County is currently accepting applications from public and nonprofit agencies for projects that promote tourism and overnight stays in the county.
September 9, 2009
Through its participation in the Puget Sound Clean Cities Coalition, Snohomish County is preparing to receive $1.1 million in grant funds from the Department of Energy as part of the federal American Recovery and Reinvestment Act...
September 9, 2009
Snohomish County Executive Aaron Reardon signed legislation Wednesday that will improve the climate for new business and housing construction.
September 3, 2009
County Council Veto Over Ride Action
On Tuesday, September 8, 2009, during its Administration Session at 11:00 a.m., the County Council will consider the Executive’s vetoes of Amended Ordinance 09-044, an ordinance that would eliminate the provisions for fully contained communities (FCCs) from both the County’s Growth Management Act Comprehensive Plan...
September 1, 2009
Snohomish County Executive Aaron Reardon has renewed a program that provides housing for homeless individuals and families.
August 31, 2009
“First and foremost, I want to wish Scott and his family all the best. And, I want to thank him for his strong and articulate leadership on behalf of the Boeing Company. Throughout our working relationship, Scott stressed the Boeing Company’s goal of making an unparalleled product that exceeded its customers’ expectations..."
August 31, 2009
Snohomish County residents interested in the needs and issues facing older persons and younger persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply for membership on the Snohomish County Council on Aging (CoA).
August 31, 2009
Snohomish County’s Department of Emergency Management is looking for willing volunteers to join its Community Emergency Response Team.
August 28, 2009
Soccer superstars Fredy Montero and Osvaldo Alonso will help Snohomish County officially open its new Fairfield County Park, home to nine of the best soccer fields in the county, this Sunday at 2 p.m.
August 26, 2009
Snohomish County’s Solid Waste Division was honored Wednesday by the Mt. Baker Snoqualmie National Forest’s Darrington Ranger District for an innovative litter program that began nearly 10 years ago.
August 26, 2009
“As I’ve been saying since January, the competition to land the second line of the 787 is real and robust. The Boeing Company’s most recent actions indicate that the company sees North Charleston as a site with tremendous possibilities, and that the company is indeed poised to maximize the plant to its fullest potential..."
August 25, 2009
On Saturday, August 29th, the first 200 Snohomish County resident dogs and cats brought to the Everett Animal Shelter between 10 AM and Noon will receive free microchip implants.
August 21, 2009
Snohomish County will honor Macomber Farms during this year’s Evergreen State Fair for 100 years of continued agricultural production.
August 20, 2009
The Snohomish County Historic Preservation Commission, in partnership with the Washington Preservation for Historic Trust, is sponsoring a Heritage Barn Workshop for barn owners in Snohomish County on Aug. 27.
August 18, 2009
Snohomish County Executive Aaron Reardon, Senator Patty Murray and local officials raised the flag Tuesday at the new Paine Field fire station during a welcoming ceremony attended by more than 100 fire fighters, family members and the community.
August 17, 2009
Snohomish County has proposed more than $61 million in capital improvements and redevelopment options at the Evergreen Fairgrounds, home to the county’s annual fair, which runs this year from Aug. 27 to Sept. 7.
August 17, 2009
The Snohomish County Council on Wednesday voted to eliminate fully contained communities (FCCs) and adopt policies to involve cities in the planning for urban centers.
August 13, 2009
Need emergency services? Dial 9-1-1 on your phone. Don’t text!
Washington state’s current 9-1-1 telephone service, including systems used in Snohomish County, is designed around voice communications only. Until planned upgrades are in place, Washington’s 9-1-1 system cannot deliver text data to 9-1-1 call centers around the state.
August 11, 2009
A $25,000 grant has allowed the Snohomish County Human Resources Department to create an innovative Web-based program for bringing new employees on board.
August 10, 2009
Three Snohomish County agencies will share more than $2 million to increase housing units for low-income and homeless families and individuals.
August 7, 2009
The way we design and build our communities can affect our physical and mental health. Snohomish County Long Term Care and Aging is presenting a forum Sept. 25 on designing and building neighborhoods that promote active living.
August 3, 2009
Only hours after the Boeing Co. christened its new South Carolina plant “Boeing Charleston,” more than 380 leaders of Washington state’s aerospace industry gathered at Snohomish County’s “Saving Washington Aerospace” summit to lay down a new platform for remaining globally competitive.
July 30, 2009
Snohomish County will receive a federal grant worth nearly $8 million to further repairs at the county airport, also known as Paine Field.
July 29, 2009
Snohomish County and TVW will present Monday’s Aerospace Summit, “Saving Washington Aerospace” to thousands of viewers in a live webcast.
July 28, 2009
Snohomish County Executive Aaron Reardon released Tuesday the community developed Agriculture Sustainability Project (ASP) report, which is expected to be the driving force behind the expansion of the region’s agricultural opportunities.
July 24, 2009
Snohomish County Executive Aaron Reardon and the Aerospace Futures Alliance (AFA) on Monday, Aug. 3, will engage key aerospace leaders from across the state and country to develop strategies toward a new competitive platform.
July 21, 2009
Join your neighbors and learn the latest in crime prevention during this year’s National Night Out Against Crime event, being held Tuesday, Aug. 4, at McCollum Park.
July 20, 2009
On Wednesday July 15, 2009 the Snohomish County Council took action to establish a task force on economic development. “We understand how imperative it is to have a strong economy in the creation of a healthy environment in which to live, work and play,” said Councilmember Dave Somers...
July 16, 2009
Snohomish County Parks and Recreation’s free Summer Sundays’ series begins July 19 with Shakespeare in the Park’s "Taming of the Shrew."
July 14, 2009
Snohomish County Parks and Recreation’s free Summer Sundays’ series begins July 19 with Shakespeare in the Park’s "Taming of the Shrew."
July 13, 2009
Looking Snohomish County Parks & Recreation returns July 16 with its ever-popular Family Movies in the Park series at Willis Tucker Community Park sponsored by the Sundquist Family of Companies and others.
July 9, 2009
Looking to address the state’s aerospace workforce concerns, Snohomish County announced Tuesday that it has joined the Aerospace Futures Alliance and a consortium of community colleges and educational facilities to create a new, statewide aerospace institute offering training, research and development.
July 8, 2009
The Snohomish County Council unanimously adopted motion 09-293 on Monday July 6, formally giving guidance to Executive Aaron Reardon on its priorities for the 2010 budget. The Council identified an over-arching theme of "Strengthening Our Economy and Preserving Essential County Services" for 2010.
July 8, 2009
Due to high fire danger and expected hot and dry weather conditions continuing, a modified outdoor burn ban for the unincorporated areas of Snohomish County is now in effect.
July 7, 2009
Washington state must improve competitive climate to retain Boeing.
June 26, 2009
The Snohomish County Airport, also known as Paine Field, has received an $11 million federal recovery grant for the rehabilitation of the airport’s main runway.
June 26, 2009
To encourage a harm-free Fourth of July holiday, the Snohomish County Fire Marshal’s Office is providing the following fire safety tips.
June 25, 2009
Snohomish County Executive Aaron Reardon, U.S. Senator Patty Murray, U.S. Congressman Rick Larsen, local officials and residents will gather Thursday, July 2, to celebrate the long-awaited groundbreaking of the Granite Falls Alternate Route.
June 22, 2009
A hot, summer day can turn your car into an oven and pets left in the car can suffer from dehydration, heatstroke, shock, unconsciousness and even death.
June 17, 2009
Snohomish County is putting the final touches on a list of energy efficiency projects that will create jobs in the county and reduce fossil fuel emissions. Funding for the projects will come from a $4.8 million Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant received from the Department of Energy as part of the federal American Recovery and Reinvestment Act.
June 16, 2009
Snohomish County Councilmember Brian Sullivan will be presenting the Community Heritage Program’s 2009 Project Application at Tuesday’s (June 16) meeting of the Snohomish County Historic Preservation Commission (SCHPC).
June 8, 2009
EVERETT – New assessment notices will be mailed to residential property owners next week and to commercially zoned property owners the week of June 29th. The new assessed values should reflect the market value of each property as of Jan. 1st 2009 and will be used to determine each property owner’s share of property taxes due in 2010.
June 5, 2009
The popular weekday Music on the Plaza series will return July 15 with some African reggae and funk during the lunch hour.
Snohomish County and partnering cities will soon begin their annual resurfacing and road repair program, this year focusing on 110 miles of county roadways.
Lake Cavanaugh Road between mile posts 1.2 and 1.7 is closed to traffic while Snohomish County Public Works Maintenance crews repair damage from winter weather.
Adults living in nursing homes, assisted-living facilities and adult family homes throughout Snohomish County are in need of community help.
The Snohomish County Fire Marshal’s Office is one of two agencies in Western Washington to have a certified arson dog on staff.
Snohomish County has awarded 19 projects about $1.5 million in the third year of available Ending Homelessness funds.
May 18, 2009
Snohomish County Parks and Recreation is purchasing more than 7 acres to add to Lord Hill Regional Park, providing additional parking and access for equestrian purposes.
May 13, 2009
More than 100 business entrepreneurs and venture capitalists joined Snohomish County Executive Aaron Reardon on Wednesday at the Lynnwood Convention Center to begin the conversation on how best to grow our next generation industries.
May 12, 2009
Bear Creek Bridge #625 on 233rd Place Southeast will be closed to all through traffic between State Route 9 and 63rd Avenue Southeast from 6 a.m. Saturday, May 16, through 10 p.m. Sunday, May 17.
May 9, 2009
The Washington State Department of Health (DOH) has confirmed the state’s first death related to swine-origin influenza (H1N1). The unnamed male was a Snohomish County resident who died Wednesday, May 6.
May 8, 2009
Snohomish County Executive Aaron Reardon invites the public to join nine of the state’s top entrepreneurs for an important discussion on competing for and winning the world’s next, most valued businesses and industries.
May 7, 2009
The receipt of federal recovery money will allow Snohomish County to put the Granite Falls Alternate Route project out to bid May 13, with construction beginning in July.
May 5, 2009
The Washington Recreation & Park Association (WRPA) awarded Bill Karras its Distinguished Service Award during the 2009 WRPA Awards Banquet on April 30 at the Spokane Convention Center.
May 1, 2009
On May 13, Snohomish County Executive Aaron Reardon will engage a panel of the state’s most influential business angels, architects and builders of future industry in a discussion on improving our state’s business climate.
April 29, 2009
Boy Scouts from throughout the region will spend Saturday, May 2, cleaning up the popular Snohomish County Centennial Trail.
April 28, 2009
The Snohomish County Fire Marshal’s Office investigated 66 set fires in 2008, resulting in nearly $10 million in damages.
April 27, 2009
Snohomish County is seeking citizens to serve on its Housing and Community Development Technical Advisory Committee.
April 24, 2009
County Auditor offers a Candidate Workshop
EVERETT – The Snohomish County Auditor’s Office will host a Candidate Workshop on Wednesday, April 29 from 6:00 pm to 8:30 pm at the Snohomish County Administration Building. The workshop will give prospective candidates information relating to what it takes to run for office.
April 23, 2009
On Friday, Snohomish County Executive Aaron Reardon and other community leaders will open the WorkSource Aerospace Center, funded through federal recovery dollars to help displaced aerospace workers find new jobs.
April 23, 2009
As the baby boomer generation ages, the population of older adults in Snohomish County will expand rapidly. How our communities are built and what services are available in the future will greatly influence the health and vitality of this population and all generations in the county.
April 20, 2009
To celebrate Earth Day, Snohomish County Executive Aaron Reardon and other community leaders will open more than 500 acres of the Paradise Valley Conservation Area to hiking, biking and horseback riding at 4 p.m. Wednesday, April 22.
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