Snohomish Times: County News - Snohomish Washington

Published: Sunday, July 14, 2019
Centennial Trail History Day

Trivia Questions:

When did the Everett and Monte Crist Railway reach Monte Cristo?
When traveling north through Machias on the train, what was the next rail stop named?
How many wheels were on a 4-6-0 locomotive?

Answers: 1893, Hartford and 10.

Learn more interesting and fun facts at “Centennial Trail History Day” hosted by the Snohomish County Historic Preservation Commission on July 20 from 10 a.m to 2 p.m. beginning at the Machias Trailhead (1624 Virginia St, Snohomish, WA 98290). There will be activities for kids, hands-on interactive exhibits like screening for artifacts, and a chance to touch historic artifacts at the Machias Trailhead of the Centennial Trail. This event is free and open to the public.

Snohomish County started to develop sections of the Centennial Trail in 1989 during the State’s centennial celebration. Today this rail-trail is part of a developing a regional trail network connecting Woodinville, Monroe, Everett, Lake Stevens, Arlington and Skagit County. More than 520,000 trail goers utilize the Centennial Trail each year as a recreational trail, non-motorized commuter corridor, and race/events trail.

For more information about the event, contact Gretchen Kaehler, Snohomish County Archaeologist, Parks and Recreation at Gretchen.Kaehler@snoco.org

Thursday, July 11, 2019

Outdoor Burning Ban Announced
Due to high fire danger and expected hot and dry weather conditions, the Snohomish County Fire Marshal has announced an outdoor burning ban

Friday, June 28, 2019

Call for Artistic Concepts
Oso Slide Memorial Design Components Submittals due July 10, 2019

Thursday, June 20, 2019

New Veterans Memorial
Gold Star Moms with Commanding Officer of Naval Station Everett Captain Davis

Tuesday, May 07, 2019

2019 Point-in-Time Count of Homelessness
Snohomish County Releases 2019 Point-in-Time Count of Homelessness Increasing number of people experiencing homelessness outpaces housing efforts

Saturday, May 04, 2019

Community Transit Grants 10 Surplus Vans to Local Nonprofits
Organizations will provide more than 42,000 rides to Snohomish County residents

Monday, April 29, 2019

Litter Wranglers Saddle Up for 2019
Resident participation key to program’s continued success

Monday, April 15, 2019

Community Members Sought for Snohomish County Tomorrow
Volunteer committee members contribute to discussions on growth policy issues

Tuesday, January 29, 2019

EnviroStars Earth Day Challenge
County agencies launch EnviroStars Earth Day Challenge

Sunday, January 13, 2019

Drivers Reach 1 & 2 Million Mile Levels
Community Transit drivers awarded for achievements in safe driving

Tuesday, January 08, 2019

Limited Commuter Service on MLK, Jr. Day
Local buses will operate on regular schedule Monday, Jan. 21

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