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The Housing Authority of Snohomish County (HASCO) plans to purchase The Lake Apartments in Monroe, with a deal expected to close by year-end. The complex, built in 2022, features about 110 units, primarily three-bedroom apartments, with a current rental rate of $2,500 per month.
Snohomish County Public Works won the 2025 APWA Project of the Year Award for the Index-Galena Road Flood Repair project. The project involved relocating the road, enhancing drainage systems, and installing habitat features, demonstrating a commitment to both infrastructure and environmental preservation.
Snohomish County Public Works won the APWA Project of the Year Award for the Index-Galena Road Flood Repair project, recognizing its significant impact on local transportation. The project, which took nearly three years to complete, restored access to critical areas after severe flooding damaged the road in 2006.
Snohomish County Public Works received the 2025 Project of the Year Award from the American Public Works Association for the Index-Galena Road Flood Repair project. The project, which took nearly three years to construct, restored critical access to the upper Skykomish River and Wild Sky Wilderness after a historic flood.
Lime scooters have returned to Everett, prompting mixed reactions from residents. One scooter was reported to have fallen from the Grand Avenue Park Bridge, damaging an elevator sign. This incident has raised concerns about the proper use and placement of the scooters.
Voters in Snohomish Fire's district approved an EMS property tax levy lift, while Scott Murphy led the Everett mayoral primary over incumbent Cassie Franklin. The top two candidates will advance to the general election in November, with significant races also occurring in Everett's City Council districts.
Bartell Drugs in Snohomish will close on August 20, following Rite Aid's bankruptcy in May. CVS will take over prescriptions at a nearby location, having acquired several Rite Aid stores in the region. The Bartell Drugs brand will not be retained by CVS.
Opponents of the Eastview Village development near Glacier Peak High School have appealed to a Skagit County judge after exhausting local options. The proposed project, which includes 1,311 residential units and commercial space, faces criticism over traffic impacts and inadequate environmental reviews. Residents argue that the county's exemption from a State Environmental Policy Act review is unjustified given the scale of the project.
Snohomish County's child care system falls short, offering only 62 licensed slots per 100 children, compared to the state average of 79. A report reveals that 40% of families have cut work hours or quit jobs due to inadequate child care options. The Early Learning Leadership Council proposes initiatives including navigators for providers and trusted messengers for families to improve access and affordability.
Triathlete Isaac Tyson, 38, from Seattle secured second place overall at the Lake Tye Tri on August 2, finishing with a time of 2:13:19.60. The event, part of the 16th annual USAT-sanctioned triathlon, featured Porter Winters winning the swim segment and Patrick Trabert taking first place overall.