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#SnohomishCounty have you got your ballot back to a drop box yet? #nohateinwastate needs a bunch of "no" votes from everyone with honor, as do all the charter amendments

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October 27, 2026 at 7:28 PM
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Snohomish County just took a big step in cannabis regulation by replacing "marijuana" with "cannabis" and lowering the distance between retail stores—what does this mean for the future of local businesses?

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Snohomish County Council approves code update renaming 'marijuana' and narrows separation rules for cannabis retail
The council adopted Ordinance 26-063 on Oct. 28, 2026, replacing the term 'marijuana' with 'cannabis' in county code and adjusting separation distances for state-licensed cannabis retail facilities; the ordinance passed after an amendment that the council approved 3–2.
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October 29, 2026 at 7:55 AM
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A black bear attacked a woman taking out trash on Index-Galena Road in Snohomish County, causing minor injuries. Wildlife officers searched for the mother and cub; officials told anyone who spots them to stay inside.

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October 26, 2026 at 12:29 AM
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October 23, 2026 at 7:53 AM
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Snohomish County takes a significant step forward by approving an $8.09 million contract change after discovering contaminated soils at the airport, with most costs expected to be reimbursed!

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Council approves airport contract change order after contaminated soils found; new total $8.09 million
Snohomish County approved a change order to the KLB Construction contract at the Snohomish County Airport after contaminated soils were discovered, increasing the contract to $8,097,549.51; staff said the added costs are expected to be 95% reimbursable by an AIP grant.
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October 22, 2026 at 9:14 PM
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Snohomish County's proposed $3.37 billion budget for 2027-28 could reshape your local taxes, shifting $8.7 million in levies and impacting households by nearly $27 a year!

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Snohomish County proposes $3.37 billion biennial budget; executive recommends unnesting two levies to preserve $8.7 million in general fund capacity
The county executive's recommended 2027'28 budget totals $3.37 billion and includes a proposal to unnest the Developmental Disabilities & Mental Health levy and the Veterans Assistance levy, preserving about $8.7 million in general fund capacity but increasing levy collections and an estimated household impact of $26.90 per year.
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October 22, 2026 at 9:04 PM
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Snohomish County is set to see a remarkable 19.5% increase in general fund revenues for 2027-28, fueled by significant boosts in property and sales taxes!

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Executive projects 19.5% rise in Snohomish County general fund revenues for 2027–28; property tax and sales tax increases highlighted
Budget staff presented the executive-recommended 2027–2028 general fund revenue forecast showing a projected 19.5% increase (~$126.7 million) over 2025–26 projections, with property tax up about $24 million and sales-tax growth assumptions of 4% (2027) and 4.5% (2028). Staff noted banked capacity and an IPD of 3.876 for 2026.
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October 22, 2026 at 9:13 PM
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Snohomish County's proposed $3.37 billion budget for 2027-2028 aims to tackle fiscal challenges with innovative strategies while balancing immediate cuts and long-term planning.

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Snohomish County executive proposes $3.37 billion biennial budget, council hears overview
County Chief Budget Officer Caramine Hester presented the executive'recommended 2027'028 budget to the County Council on Oct. 20, describing a $3.37 billion package that addresses a structural deficit through levy proposals, vacancy management and department reductions while projecting out-year pressures tied to state tax changes.
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October 21, 2026 at 12:37 AM
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October 18, 2026 at 8:21 PM
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#SnohomishCounty Democrats are asking citizens to #Vote NO on all 5 County Charter Propositions. Learn more: snocodems.org

“Prop 3: Hiding Party Affiliation from the voters:…Prop 3 removes the partisan label in the voter's pamphlet and on the ballot - stripping that transparency for the voters.”
STOP THE MAGA TAKEOVER VOTE NO ON ALL COUNTY CHARTER PROPOSITIONS MAKE IT A “NO”VEMBER DROP OFF YOUR BALLOT BY NOV 3 PAID FOR BY THE SNOHOMISH COUNTY DEMOCRATIC PARTY
October 18, 2026 at 11:09 PM
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Snohomish County WA Voters, read charter amendments carefully and consider voting NO on all of them.
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October 15, 2026 at 2:22 PM
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Snohomish County is paving the way for more housing options by unanimously passing a new ordinance that simplifies the process for splitting residential lots!

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Snohomish County Council adopts lot-split ordinance to speed residential infill
The council unanimously passed substitute ordinance 26-036 on Oct. 14, 2026, adopting an administrative lot-split process for residential parcels and approving three amendments that add lot splits to Title 30.41b, refine parent-site definitions, and set new application/permit expiration timelines.
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October 15, 2026 at 4:31 PM
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Here's how republicans are trying to take over locally. So sketchy. www.reddit.com/r/SnohomishC...
From the SnohomishCounty community on Reddit: Brian Heywood is trying to take over Snohomish County via the charter amendment proposals on your ballot.
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October 13, 2026 at 2:25 PM
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Snohomish County is gearing up for the future with a bold 2027–29 state legislative agenda, setting the stage for key discussions with state lawmakers!

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Snohomish County Council moves forward with 2027–29 state legislative agenda
Council unanimously advanced a proposed 2027–29 state legislative agenda by consensus during its Oct. 13 administrative session, directing staff to begin outreach to state lawmakers and leaving the formal policy adoption to January.
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October 14, 2026 at 5:41 PM
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A local resident is challenging the council's plan to use county taxes for a new baseball stadium, advocating instead for a school-focused investment that could benefit education and the community.

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Public commenter urges council to withhold stadium subsidies, favor school stadium investment
John E. Martin told the council he opposes using county-administered taxes for a proposed downtown Everett professional baseball stadium and urged investment instead in refurbishing Everett Memorial Stadium for educational and community benefits, citing a $10,000,000 figure in proposed subsidies.
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October 14, 2026 at 9:06 PM
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#SnohomishCounty peeps. Some ballot envelopes misspelled "General". They're still legit. #Vote early

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Snohomish County ballot envelopes misspell general election
Every Snohomish County ballot return envelope mailed for the November 3 election reads ‘Genereal Election.’ The county blames a gap in its proofing process.
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October 13, 2026 at 4:24 AM
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Mill Creek Snohomish County cluster raid

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October 11, 2026 at 7:23 PM
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Police say a driver in a stolen car hit a crowd during a fight in Everett early Sunday morning. He says a man stole a customer’s car following a fight and plowed through part of the crowd near the restaurant.
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October 12, 2026 at 9:39 AM
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October 9, 2026 at 8:23 PM
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🗳️ SNOHOMISH COUNTY VOTERS!

Track your ballot and confirm it’s accepted:

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📬 No ballot by Oct. 14? Call 425-388-3444.

Find official drop boxes and election information:

snohomishcountywa.gov/elections

Source: Snohomish County Elections

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October 9, 2026 at 8:15 PM
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Snohomish County health officials are sounding the alarm: without urgent staffing investments, essential public health services and vital record processing could grind to a halt.

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Health department employees urge council to retain staff to keep permitting, inspections and vital records running
Several Snohomish County Health Department employees warned that permitting delays, understaffing and rising workload for environmental and prevention teams threaten the county's ability to meet state-required programs and public-health services.
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October 11, 2026 at 9:59 PM
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Assessor Linda Yelle warns that a proposed budget cut could lead to massive delays in tax relief for over 2,500 seniors, leaving them waiting for months for assistance.

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Assessor warns 3% cut would slash overtime and extra help; seniors face months‑long wait for tax relief
Assessor Linda Yelle told council cuts would force a 50% reduction in overtime, elimination of extra help, and an unfunded FTE, and confirmed roughly 2,500 pending senior exemption applications are in the queue, which could take up to a year to process without restored resources.
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October 11, 2026 at 12:56 PM
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Snohomish County's parks are taking a new direction, prioritizing maintenance over new builds while securing over $5 million in grants—what does this mean for your favorite outdoor spaces?

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DCNR outlines lean budgets for parks, cites grants and a shift to maintenance
Snohomish County’s Department of Conservation & Natural Resources told council it is largely grant‑ and fee‑funded, is shifting capital priorities toward maintenance, and reported more than $5 million in awarded park grants while adjusting sponsorship expectations for the Fair Park.
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October 11, 2026 at 5:15 PM
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🚨 WASHINGTON STATE — SNOHOMISH COUNTY VOTERS!

Snohomish County begins mailing approximately 535,000 ballots TODAY, Oct. 9, amid USPS processing concerns.

🗳️ 38 official ballot drop boxes
📬 Mail ballots at least one week early
⏰ Drop boxes close Nov. 3 at 8 PM

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🚨 WASHINGTON STATE — SNOHOMISH COUNTY VOTERS! Snohomish County begins mailing approximately 535,000 ballots TODAY, Oct. 9, amid USPS processing concerns. 🗳️ 38 official ballot drop boxes 📬 Mail ballots at least one week early ⏰ Drop boxes close Nov. 3 at 8 PM #SheShed
October 9, 2026 at 8:15 PM
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Assessor's office staff sound the alarm: proposed budget cuts threaten to cripple vital property appraisal services and public tools in Snohomish County!

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Assessor's office staff and unions warn proposed cuts would strain parcel appraisals and public tools
A string of assessor's-office employees, union representatives and appraisers warned that proposed 7'10% cuts would worsen high parcels-per-appraiser ratios, impede property-records tools (Scopy) and risk tax-shift consequences; one speaker cited RCW 84.41.050 as a statutory funding requirement.
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October 11, 2026 at 1:00 PM