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Ecology declares drought emergency |
2021-07-14 |
| Record-breaking heat wave exacerbates already dry conditions across state |
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Burning Ban UPDATE |
2021-07-14 |
| Burn ban went into effect Friday, June 25, 2021. However, campfires are still allowed in all (but Squire Creek & Whitehorse) Snohomish County Campgrounds |
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Chuweah Creek Fire |
2021-07-14 |
| FEMA Authorizes Funds to Fight Chuweah Creek Fire in Washington |
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Federal Judge Rules on Washingtons Below-Cost Medicaid Pharmacy |
2021-07-14 |
| Pharmacy groups applaud this victory for pharmacies and patient access to care |
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EV Charging |
2021-07-13 |
| Council approves requirement for electric vehicle charging in new development |
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Midnight Votes |
2021-07-10 |
| Why So Many Trump Backers Believe 2020 Was Rigged |
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Puget Sound Energy seeks bids for new energy resources |
2021-07-12 |
| All-source RFP seeks new wind, solar and additional energy storage capacity |
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AMAZON New Fulfillment Center in Arlington |
2021-04-08 |
| New Amazon facility will create more than 1,000 full-time jobs in Puget Sound region with $15 per hour starting wage, comprehensive benefits, and longer-term career opportunities for local residents |
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House passes $6 billion capital works budget |
2021-04-07 |
| House passes $6 billion capital works budget " Plan would build schools, housing " Local health services, parks also benefit |
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House passes $11 billion transportation budget |
2021-04-07 |
| House passes $11 billion transportation budget " Plan gets bipartisan support " Improved roadways, electric ferry in budget |
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Governor orders vaccine by April 15 |
2021-04-02 |
| Gov. Jay Inslee on Wednesday announced changes in the states rules governing access to COVID-19 vaccines. |
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HELP NEEDED TO TURN NUMBERS AROUND QUICKLY |
2021-04-01 |
| COMMUNITY ASKED TO CELEBRATE WISELY, LIMIT NONESSENTIAL GATHERINGS AS THE NUMBER OF CASES AND VARIANTS ARE INCREASING |
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Index-Galena Road |
2021-05-31 |
| Construction is scheduled over a three-year period with plans to reopen the road by fall 2023 |
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Executive Appoints Michael McCrary as Planning Director |
2021-03-31 |
| Mr. McCrarys years of experience bring stability and continuity to department |
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Sweeping childcare reform moving in Legislature |
2021-03-31 |
| Sweeping childcare reform moving in Legislature " Increased subsidies for qualified families " Opponents worried about the cost |
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Fatal shooting on a bus in Everett |
2021-03-07 |
| Major Crimes detectives investigate a fatal shooting during an altercation on a bus in Everett, suspect in custody. |
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TSA strengthens operational readiness |
2021-03-01 |
| The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has substantial efforts underway in preparation for spring break travelers |
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Juneteenth steps toward state holiday status |
2021-02-26 |
| Marks the day many slaves learned they were free " Some think the state cost is too high |
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Death Tax |
2021-02-25 |
| HB 1465, to increase the death tax rate in Washington State to 40% |
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PSE awards more than $1 million in solar |
2021-02-24 |
| All 15 recipients offer support services to low-income and BIPOC community members within PSEs service area |
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PUD Assistance Program for New Construction |
2021-02-24 |
| Program provides incentives and design assistance to help new buildings be more energy efficient |
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USCIS Reverts to the 2008 Version of the Naturalization Civics Test |
2021-02-23 |
| U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services announced today it is reverting to the 2008 version of the naturalization civics test beginning March 1, 2021. |
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Coke to Acquire Majority Stake in BodyArmor? |
2021-02-22 |
| Coke has had a minority stake in the sports drink company since 2018 and may be adding it to an owned lineup that already includes Powerade, vitaminwater, Honest Tea, Minute Maid and many others. |
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PSE launches new energy efficiency program |
2020-10-27 |
| Efficiency Boost helps make energy efficiency upgrades for your home more affordable |
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Tis the season to plan for snow and ice |
2020-10-26 |
| Studded tires allowed in Washington from Nov. 1 to March 31; stud-free winter tire alternatives are legal year-round |
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Lane, traffic signals added on SR 524 at Yew Way |
2020-09-08 |
| New traffic signals will turn on at the Yew Way-Maltby Road intersection on State Route 524, just west of SR 522 near Woodinville, early Wednesday, Sept. 9. |
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Arrests made in Everett homicide |
2020-09-06 |
| Since the homicide on August 31st, detectives have investigated the shooting death of a male inside a vehicle at Langus Riverfront Park (411 Smith Island Rd). |
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Changes proposed for crude oil movement reporting requirements |
2020-09-03 |
| Knowing when, where and what kind of oil is transported across Washington state is critically important to first responders when a spill happens. |
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Check schedules and expect waits for state ferries over Labor Day weekend |
2020-09-03 |
| People who plan to travel on a state ferry over the Labor Day weekend should check sailing schedules and plan for long waits if driving a vehicle aboard. |
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Giving on wheels |
2020-09-02 |
| Giving on wheels: Amidst pandemic, Snohomish County Food Drive gathers donations and hope |
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Allow extra time if traveling this Labor Day weekend |
2020-09-02 |
| Plan ahead, use WSDOT tools to stay in the know before and during trips |
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Public invited to comment on firefighting foam collection and disposal plan |
2020-09-01 |
| The Washington Department of Ecology proposes to use the states hazardous waste contractor, Clean Harbors, to collect stockpiles of PFAS-containing firefighting foam from fire stations and select state agencies across Washington. |
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Trump Approval 52% |
2020-09-01 |
| Trump Approval 52%, But Real Story Is Approval Among Blacks |
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Homicide investigation in Everett |
2020-09-01 |
| At about 3:15 p.m. yesterday, officers were dispatched to Langus Riverfront Park (411 Smith Island Rd) on the reports of gunfire. |
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First-of-its-kind bridge project |
2020-07-24 |
| Super-light carbon fiber molds will form bridge to replace old culvert |
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WIAA Modifies 2020-21 Sports Season Calendar |
2020-07-23 |
| The WIAA Executive Board took action on Tuesday to modify the 2020-21 WIAA sports season calendar in light of the COVID-19 pandemic. |
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Snohomish County Parks celebrate Park and Recreation Month |
2020-07-22 |
| Since 1985, America has celebrated July as the nations official Park and Recreation Month. Created by the National Recreation and Park Association |
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Reopening of North Cascades Highway |
2020-07-22 |
| Reopening of North Cascades Highway near Rockport on track for early August Hillside stabilization above State Route 20 weeks from completion |
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State law requires budget cuts |
2020-07-21 |
| State law requires Governor to issue across the board budget cuts if cash deficit projected |
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Outdoor Burning Ban Announced in Snohomish County |
2020-07-20 |
| Due to high fire danger and expected hot and dry weather conditions, the Snohomish County Fire Marshal has announced an outdoor burning ban for the unincorporated areas of Snohomish County that will go into effect Wednesday, July 22, 2020 at 8:00 a.m. |
