Snohomish Times: County News - Snohomish Washington

Published: Saturday, March 06, 2010
County hosts recreation expo

On April 24 and 25, Snohomish County will host a Spring Recreation Expo at the Evergreen State Fairgrounds, featuring outdoor and leisure-related exhibits along with carnival rides and favorite fair food.

The free, two-day expo produced by Snohomish County Parks and Recreation will feature displays and demonstrations on camping, fishing, landscaping, gardening, climbing and boating. Hours will be 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday.

"Everything the family or serious adventurer needs to enjoy the beautiful outdoors of Snohomish County will be on display," said Snohomish County Executive Aaron Reardon. "This two-day expo is a great opportunity to see just what Snohomish County offers and to prepare for that experience."

"The Evergreen State Fairgrounds is a tremendous regional asset hosting several hundred events each year," said Councilman Dave Somers. "The Council is excited about another great family activity that brings folks together at the Fairgrounds." Co-sponsored by outdoor gear company REI, one of two outdoor stages will host experts presenting topics on trail running, mountain biking, hiking, climbing and other outdoor adventure topics beginning at 11 a.m. both days.

A second stage will feature a variety of topics including how to make that winning entry for fair, Master Gardening, 4-H and FFA public presentations. To add atmosphere, the Funtastic Traveling Shows Carnival will bring a great selection of rides and games to the event.

The carnival will be open 4 to 10 p.m. Thursday and Friday, April 22-23, and 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. the days of the expo. Favorite Fair foods such as scones and elephant ears will be available for those who just cant wait until summer. In addition, the elite Washington State Hunter and Jumper Show, 4-H Dog Caper with participants from throughout the State, Evergreen Speedway Auto Races featuring the Legends and Drag Racing events also are scheduled at the fairgrounds that weekend.

Friday, March 05, 2010
Rethinking Retirement In A Changing Economy
The market downturn has highlighted the fact that many American's are not educated adequately about investment decisions. Learn the top 10 retirement planning roadblocks.

Tuesday, March 02, 2010

Snohomish Fire District 7 Climb in Honor of Nine Year Old Boy
On March 7, 20 firefighters from Snohomish County Fire District 7 will race up 69 floors of the Columbia Center in downtown Seattle to benefit the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society.

Friday, February 26, 2010

Snohomish County Law Enforcement Memorial Fund
The Snohomish County Law Enforcement Memorial Fund has recently been created for the sole purpose of providing immediate financial assistance to the surviving spouse and/or minor children of any officer in Snohomish County killed in the line of duty.

Monday, February 15, 2010
Paine Field ready to assist in national disasters
Snohomish County's Paine Field and Department of Emergency Management have been federally certified to assist with response and recovery during national and international disasters.

Wednesday, February 03, 2010

$33 million in federally subsidized bonds for job growth.
Snohomish County Executive Aaron Reardon proposes using more than $33 million in federally subsidized bonds available under the 2009 American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) to stimulate new job growth.

Sunday, January 31, 2010

Snohomish County takes a bite out of homeless population
Early data collected during Thursdays annual Point In Time homeless count show only a slight decrease over numbers collected during 2009.

Saturday, January 23, 2010
Snohomish County Natural Hazards
The City of Snohomish is in partnership with Snohomish County as they move towards updating the Snohomish County Natural Hazards Mitigation Plan.

Thursday, January 21, 2010

Efforts to assess the number of homeless in Snohomish County
Volunteers are needed for the annual Point In Time homeless countin Snohomish County, which will be conducted Thursday, Jan. 28.

Wednesday, January 13, 2010
Reardon requests outside review of complaint policies
Snohomish County Executive Aaron Reardon has requested the Prosecuting Attorney's Office authorize the use of an outside special deputy prosecutor to conduct a formal review of policies and procedures regarding workplace complaints, including alleged harassment and discrimination violations.

Monday, January 04, 2010
Snohomish County has helped Senior Services
Snohomish County has helped Senior Services of Snohomish County receive more than $2.4 million in low-interest loans from the states Housing Trust Fund to help build or buy up to 130 new affordable-housing units.