Heat Wave - Important Safety Tips

With temperatures at triple digits in the Pacific Northwest, a reminder that heat is one of the leading weather-related killers in the United States, resulting in hundreds of fatalities each year.

Heat can be very taxing on the body; with even a short period of exposure. Everyone can be vulnerable to heat, but some more so than others. According to The Impacts Of Climate Change On Human Health In The United States: A Scientific Assessment the follo...

Now Hiring: Finance/IT Director

We're Hiring!!!! Snohomish is a great place to live and work while serving the local and historic community. Come join our awesome City of Snohomish Team as a Finance/IT Director.

Salary: $119,004 - $131,844 DOQ Plus Generous Benefits Apply: Online at https://www.snohomishwa.gov/159/EmploymentOpen until filled #hiring #employment #opportunity #recruitmentRequirements:Education/T...

Midtown District Drafts Available

Draft proposals for new Comprehensive Plan policies and development regulations to implement the Midtown Task Force’s recommendations are now available for public review and comment.

To view the drafts go to the Midtown Planning District Project web page on the City web site.   Towards the top of the page is a heading “Draft Amendments” below which are links to the various drafts.

The Comprehensive Plan link...

Carnegie Rehabilitation Project Wins State Recognition

The City of Snohomish is a recipient of the Valerie Sivinski Award for Outstanding Achievement in Historic Rehabilitation for recently completed renovations to their 1910 Carnegie library building.

Dr. Allyson Brooks, State Historic Preservation Officer (SHPO) and Director of the Washington State Department of Archaeology and Historic Preservation (DAHP) announced the 2021 award winners for Outstanding Achievement in Historic Preservation. The award...

Notice of Fire Hydrant and Valve Exercising Operations

You may experience a slight loss in water pressure, air bubbles (cloudy appearance) and/or temporary discoloration.

Beginning in June and continuing throughout the summer, City workers will be implementing the Fire Hydrant and Valve Exercising Operation and Maintenance Program. Fire hydrant flushing will clean out water distribution mains, remove accumulated sediment, ...

The City of Snohomish Quarterly Magazine Spring Edition is Out Now!

Get the latest on City programs, services and events!

In this issue, take an inside look at the newly renovated Snohomish Carnegie, view local volunteer opportunities, and learn about our new Planning and Development Services Paperless Permitting Program. Get updated information about special events and meet...

Summer Yard Watering Calendar

In a continued effort to conserve water, the City offers a summer yard watering calendar for residents.

2021 Summer Yard Watering Calendar

Read on...

WWTP Air Gaps Shoreline Permit Application Received

A Notice of Application was issued today for a Shoreline Permit to install two air gap facilities at the City’s Wastewater Treatment Plant to protect the water system from contamination.

For more information on this new application, and other development projects in review, visit the Development Projects Currently Under Reviewpage.

Garbage Service Rate Changes

Effective April 1, 2021, the rate for the service portion of Republic Services' collection of garbage, recycling, and organics in the City of Snohomish will increase .89% - 3.53%.

This increase reflects the annual change in the CPI (Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers) as approved in the contract between the City of Snohomish and Republic Services. Questions? Call Republic Services Customer Service at 425-778-0188.&nbs...

City Council Meeting Audio

Citizens who are unable to attend a Snohomish City Council regular meeting have the option of accessing audio recordings of the meetings.

Audio sessions are synchronized to specific agenda items in order to provide listeners with quick access to the desired item. The audio is published online the morning following the regular meetings. Audio recordings can be heard by going to the City&...

Self-Service Permit Portal Goes Live

The City’s new paperless permitting system – the “Snohomish Self-Service Permit Portal” (SSPP) – is now open and ready for business.

Be one of the first to submit an application via the portal by clicking here.  

Even if you aren’t interested in applying for a permit, click the link to test drive the portal’s search function, which will allow, among other things, the ...

Midtown Task Force Completes Its Work

The Midtown Task Force unanimously approved forwarding a memorandum to the Snohomish Planning Commission containing their recommendations.

At its final meeting on March 9 the Midtown Task Force unanimously approved forwarding a memorandum to the Snohomish Planning Commission containing their recommendations for the future of the Midtown District – the Avenue D commercial corridor from Sixth ...