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Drought emergency declared for Washington state ahead of warm summer
A drought emergency was declared for the state of Washington Tuesday, as state officials face low water supply ahead of an expected warmer-than-normal summer across the region. Seattle, Tacoma, and Everett are excluded from the emergency declaration. "We depend on that winter snowpack to meet the needs of Washington’s farmers,...
Lynnwood Commuters Anticipate Better Travel with 36th/35th Ave W Overhaul in Snohomish County
Get ready for some shake-ups on your daily commute, folks in Snohomish County. The busy stretch of 36th/35th Ave W, connecting Lynnwood to SR 99, is getting a major facelift starting later this month. The county has announced construction plans to retool this vital thoroughfare, aiming to slash the delays drivers face and make room for non-car travelers as well. Snohomish County Public Works has earmarked the end of April to kick off these much-needed improvements.
Feel Good Friday: PAWS, the Internet's Dad, and Local Heroes
New PAWS Wildlife Rehabilitation Center Opens Next Month. After more than 15 years of preparation, PAWS's new 25-acre campus in Snohomish is due to open in May — and it's hosting a ribbon-cutting ceremony to commemorate the occasion today. Learn more about the project, which we wrote about in depth in our September 2023 issue, here.
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