Mon, Jan 4, 2010
Homicide January 3, 2010
Detectives with the Snohomish County Sheriff’s Office are investigating a homicide in the Lynnwood area of unincorporated Snohomish County.
Everett Police Investigate Overnight Homicide
The Everett Police Department Major Crimes Unit is investigating an apparent homicide in the 3000 block of Lombard Avenue.
Detectives Investigate Officer Involved Shooting
On December 31, 2009, at approximately 1:17 a.m. deputies from the Snohomish County Sheriff’s Office responded to the 20200 block of Bothell Everett Highway for the report of a disturbance at the Archstone Apartments.
County helps secure funds for affordable housing
Snohomish County has helped Senior Services of Snohomish County receive more than $2.4 million in low-interest loans from the state’s Housing Trust Fund to help build or buy up to 130 new affordable-housing units.
Census Bureau Takes Its Show on the Road
Washingtonians are being asked to stand up and be counted, as part of the 2010 national census.
Thu, Dec 31, 2009
Internet Captions Mean Better Access for WA Deaf Community
Most web sites that feature videos do not offer closed captioning, although a bill in Congress would require it.
FAA agrees to third public hearing on commercial air
The FAA has asked that we change our news release to reference the fact that these are public hearings rather than public meetings.
Wed, Dec 30, 2009
New WA Payday Loan Limits Take Effect Jan. 1
Tue, Dec 29, 2009
Feds Double Funding for N.W. Forest Road Repairs
The U.S. Forest Service in Washington and Oregon is getting twice the normal amount of funding for road and trail repairs in the coming year. The two states will share just over $19 million - and the agency says that's enough to pick up the pace on an enormous backlog of road maintenance on national forest land.
EPA Takes First Stab at Curbing Big-Ship Pollution
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has announced new rules for curbing pollution from the largest oceangoing ships, to protect U.S. port cities from unhealthy smog conditions.
Bald Eagles return to winter habitat
View and learn about Bald Eagles along the Skagit River
Health Care Bill Contains Key Cost-Cutting Provisions Championed By Cantwell
Cantwell votes ‘aye’ as Senate passes historic health care legislation
A message from Everett Local Census Office 2737
Wed, Dec 23, 2009
County urges residents to recycle Christmas trees
Snohomish County is urging residents to consider recycling their Christmas tree after the holidays and offers the following tips:
On Eve of Final Senate Vote, Murray to Speak on Floor Urging Passage of Health Insurance Reform Bill
Murray to tell stories of Washington state families and small business owners who desperately need reform
County, partners receive $5.7 million for salmon recovery
Snohomish County salmon recovery projects have received more than $5.7 million from the state Salmon Recovery Funding Board to improve Chinook salmon habit.
SUMMER JOBS: Murray Introduces Legislation to Put Young People to Work, Stimulate Local Economies
Bill would build on successful Recovery Act program, create 450,000 temporary youth jobs
Cantwell Says Health Care Bill Increases Access to Care and Cuts Costs
Cantwell provisions in HC reform measure deliver major benefits for WA
Mon, Dec 21, 2009
Senator Murray’s Statement on Major Step Forward in Reforming Health Care for Washington Families
Today, U.S. Senator Patty Murray (D-WA) issued the following statement after the manager’s amendment for The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act was introduced. The bill, which lowers costs, expands coverage and increases competition among insurance companies, was projected by the non-partisan Congressional Budget Office (CBO) today to reduce the deficit by $132 billion over ten years.
Holidays are Blue for Some in WA
The holiday season enters the final stretch this week, and while it can be a joyful time spent with friends and family, for some people it's not necessarily - in the words of one Christmas carol - "the most wonderful time of the year."
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