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Community Transit proposes an 18% increase in transit service over the next two years, including more frequent bus schedules and an expansion of the Zip Shuttle service. The agency plans to enhance safety by adding 14 new Transit Security Officers and installing driver barrier doors on all coaches. Public comments on the proposed budget are open until November 14.
City Hall in Snohomish will close for lunch on October 28, 2025, from 11:30 AM to 1:00 PM local time. The temporary closure aims to facilitate staff meetings while ensuring continued public service. Residents are advised to plan accordingly.
Snohomish County will host the 20th Annual Focus on Farming and Forestry Conference from October 27 to November 5, 2025. The event aims to address key issues in sustainable agriculture and food security. Local leaders, including Executive Dave Somers, will participate in discussions on environmental and governance strategies.
Fire crews responded to a blaze that engulfed the play structure at Wiggums Hollow Park in Everett on October 27. The Everett Police and fire marshal are investigating the cause, while the park’s play area remains closed. Mayor Cassie Franklin called the incident heartbreaking, noting the equipment was nearly new, having opened just months earlier.
Snohomish County will host the 20th Annual Focus on Farming & Forestry Conference on November 5 at Evergreen State Fair Park in Monroe, Washington. The event will feature keynote addresses from agricultural experts and offer 28 breakout sessions covering various topics in farming and forestry. Attendees will have opportunities to network and enjoy locally sourced meals prepared by Chef Russell Lowell.
Snohomish County's Human Services Department invites proposals from organizations to provide services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Up to $900,000 in funding is available across three categories: Advocacy and Education, Community Support and Outreach, and Leadership Development. Proposals are due by November 24, 2025.
The eastbound lane of Second Street and the southbound lane of Maple Avenue will close to traffic starting Monday, October 27, from 8:30 AM to 5 PM. A signed detour and police presence will ensure safety during the project, which aims to maintain efficient traffic operations.
Two Snohomish County judges, Tam Bui and Karen Moore, compete for a vacant seat on the state Court of Appeals in the upcoming general election on November 4. Both candidates bring extensive judicial experience, with Moore emphasizing the importance of precedent and Bui advocating for empathy in judicial decisions.
Two parents, Molly Barnes and Heather Young, compete for a District 3 seat on the Monroe School Board ahead of the Nov. 4 election. Barnes, the incumbent, aims to enhance career education programs, while Young emphasizes community engagement and addressing educational gaps. A $152 million bond proposal to modernize school facilities is also on the ballot.
Candidates for Snohomish City Council emphasize growth and fiscal responsibility ahead of the 2025 election. Incumbents support a $55-million City Campus project, while challengers argue for less expensive alternatives and improved infrastructure.