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Lake Stevens will host a Town Hall on Oct. 6, 2025, at The Mill, where residents can engage with city officials and learn about local initiatives. The event features presentations from Mayor Brett Gailey on service improvements and capital project updates. Snohomish County will also hold open houses on Oct. 9 and 11 regarding the new Food & Farming Center.
Snohomish City Hall will implement new walk-in hours starting Monday, October 6. The changes aim to improve accessibility for residents seeking city services. The event will run from 8 AM to 11 PM local time.
Snohomish County plans to host open houses on October 9 and 11 to gather public feedback on the future Food & Farming Center at McCollum Park. The center aims to enhance local agriculture and food security by providing essential infrastructure for farmers and food entrepreneurs.
An event focused on environmental stewardship and executive leadership will take place in Everett, Washington, from September 29 to October 9, 2025. Attendees will include government and business leaders, emphasizing collaboration on environmental services. The event aims to foster discussions on sustainable practices in various industries.
Washington's 211 helpline will transition to a centralized call center in King County starting Oct. 1, consolidating five regional centers due to a 66% funding cut in the 2025–27 budget. WA 211 leaders assert the change will enhance efficiency and caller experience, while maintaining local service knowledge. Snohomish County residents can continue to dial 211 for social services assistance.
Women of the Voices Northwest chorus gather every Monday in Lynnwood to sing and build community. Founded in 1945, the group emphasizes friendship and vocal harmony, with members ranging from 29 to 91 years old. They will host a themed cabaret, “Best Day,” on October 11, showcasing their musical talent and camaraderie.
The Snohomish school board plans to discuss bids for replacing the damaged water slide at the Snohomish Aquatic Center, with costs estimated between $1.5 million and $2 million. Additionally, the City of Snohomish is seeking applicants for two vacancies on the Park & Forestry Board, with applications due by October 14.
The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife restricts all recreational fishing in the Snohomish River until Halloween due to concerns over Chinook salmon populations. The ban, effective from September 20, applies to all types of fish in the river's affected stretch. Other rivers and the Puget Sound remain unaffected by this restriction.
The First Street advisory committee in Snohomish is considering making sidestreets between First and Second one-way to accommodate angled parking, potentially adding 50 parking stalls. Public walk-and-talks are scheduled for October to gather community input on First Street's future. The committee's discussions include maintaining current street configurations while evaluating safety concerns at key intersections.
Snohomish officials plan to restrict electric bicycle and scooter usage on city trails and parks, following concerns over safety. The City Council discussed new signage and code changes that will prohibit powered modes in certain areas, while allowing pedal-assist only on designated trails. Public Works Director Nova Heaton noted issues with powered bikes in skate parks and emphasized the need for clear regulations.