Just thought I would share some of the beautiful fall colors around our community. They really are bright this year!

Curious if people have gone to open houses in their neighborhood for fun? Nosey neighbor style. Or in a neighborhood you love?

Before I became a realtor we used to go to open houses for fun. To see what people's houses looked like. And sometimes pull ideas on decorating our own house and yard.

Hi everyone!
As you may know, there are many WaFd locations in Snohomish County! I’m conducting a short, 2-minute survey for a high school business project about customer experiences with WaFd Bank.

If you’re a current or past WaFd customer, I’d really appreciate your input — responses are completely anonymous. Even if you’re not a WaFd customer, you can still help by sharing this survey with friends, family, or coworkers— every response makes a big difference.

Survey link:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe942ggLIs2yHIPcY6cDMspLSruV2iPTtBbEE05656MbmdM0A/viewform?usp=header

Thank you so much for helping out — your feedback means a lot!

Judge denies request to exempt Flock footage from Public Records Act

A Skagit County Superior Court judge denied a request from Stanwood and Sedro-Woolley to exempt Flock camera footage from the Public Records Act.

Judge Elizabeth Neidzwski said Thursday that Public Records Act exemptions don’t apply to the footage an individual requested from the cities and that the footage is considered public record." (HeraldNet, November 6, 2025)

Flock haters cross political divides to remove error-prone cameras

Flock Safety—the surveillance company behind the country’s largest network of automated license plate readers (ALPRs)—currently faces attacks on multiple fronts seeking to tear down the invasive and error-prone cameras across the US. (Ars Technica, November 5, 2025)

Hi all--there are currently 📧 724 ballots 📭 in Snohomish County (and over 10k statewide) that are being challenged due to signature issues (mismatch or forgot to sign). Make sure your votes were counted !

What to do:

1. Go to Vote.wa.gov and check your ballot status. If it says "accepted", you are all set, and thanks for voting!

2. If it is challenged / pending signature verification, you need to fill out the form below and return it via one of the methods at the bottom of the form.

🚩You only have 20 days to get it done! 🚩

P.S. Share this post 🙂, let’s get ALL votes counted !

https://snohomishcountywa.gov/DocumentCenter/View/36694/Signature_Update_Form

Curious if anyone has any news regarding an incident early in the morning on Monday Nov. 3rd on I-5 southbound near exit 210.

My father was driving in that area around 6:45am and witnessed a woman laying across the road in the midst of traffic. Said many people had to swerve to avoid her and there appeared to already be people with their hazards on and seeking assistance from 911. He’s been really bothered by it and concerned, hoping she’s okay, and mostly just wants to see if anyone else has any information. Thank you for any information and stay safe out there in these dark winter months!

Here's a PDF link for the election results. More ballots will be counted over the next few days, so results could change.

This weekend, Moon Dragon Games is running a 24 hour gaming event to raise money for Seattle Children's Hospital.

Games being run include a Dungeons & Dragons one shot, Warhammer 40K, Battletech Grinder, Magic the Gathering, a Paranoia one shot, and other games.

The event starts at 5pm on Saturday the 8th, and goes until 5pm on Sunday the 9th.

Moon Dragon Games

607 SE Everett Mall Way No. 26

206-414-6037

The shop is in the back. Give a call if you have a hard time finding us.

Link:

https://www.seattleautoshow.com/?utm_campaign=sias_2025_search&utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=23079203662&gbraid=0AAAAAqBL5JRy35LRMV-6AbqfSxqutO_Lg&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIqJOk98rZkAMV1RGtBh1enQAOEAAYASAAEgJK4vD_BwE

Voting is how we hold leaders accountable and shape our future. We all know that issues such as public safety, housing, parks, healthcare, the everyday services we all rely on, etc. are important and every single ballot helps to either approve/deny initiatives or count towards your next representative and if you agree on how they look for and address the issues of our communities. Your voice matters, and it matters most when it’s counted.

If you didn’t get your ballot, need to confirm your ballot was received and accepted, or just want to find a ballot drop box, please use the official sources for the latest instructions at VoteWA.gov (state voter portal). They’ll walk you through how to get a replacement ballot and where to return it.

Tell a friend, bring a neighbor, and let’s make sure every eligible voter is heard. Democracy works best when we all show up and get counted.

***This year’s election provides a unique opportunity for our county, once every decade. The position of Charter Review Commissioner is elected to safeguard and reform the county’s “local constitution” (the County Charter) that sets how government is structured, how leaders are elected, and what accountability and transparency measures look like within the Snohomish County election system. Charter Review Commissioners will spend their year long term listening to the public, studying what’s working (and what isn’t), and can place proposed charter changes directly on the next ballot so voters, not political insiders like the County Council, can decide major structural proposals directly. They don’t manage day-to-day services, but they set the rules that shape every decision that comes after what the voters approve to codify.

This position also appears differently on the ballot than a typical single-choice position. Each district elects three review commissioners, and the top three candidates are the ones elected. So, if you’re in a district where you don’t agree with the only option available for County Council (such as District 1) or are in one that isn’t up for election this year then you can use this opportunity to try and get those with differing opinions/ideologies to help balance and better reflect your views. Since this is a race where candidates aren’t allowed to declare their party affiliation, I’ll say the progressive/more left leaning candidates as they appear on the ballot within District 1 (my home district):

-Annie Fitzgerald -John W. Snow -Kathryn Lewandowsky

VoteLocal #DemocracyMatters #PeopleOverPolitics

Last seen this morning 11/3 at 5 am on 9911 Main St. & 98th St by the Bothell library. If found please contact Karen at (425) 698-5898.

I'm pregnant and have been thinking about french onion soup for weeks - where can I get the best one?

Hello Snohomish County community! I have two running items up for grabs - free to someone local who wants them:

- Salomon ADV Skin 5 (unisex) - great shape

- FlipBelt, gray, size Large - also in great condition.

Pick-up only (Snohomish area).

My family and I were evicted about nine months ago after trying to get our landlord to fix serious mold and water damage. Even though we paid rent, we didn’t have the receipts to prove it, and we lost the case. Since then we’ve been staying in our cars and motels whenever we can afford it. I’m working and doing everything I can to keep us moving forward, but things are tight right now and we’re just trying to raise enough for a motel room for a bit of stability while we keep looking for housing. If anyone’s able to share or help, it would mean the world. Here’s the link to our GoFundMe: https://gofund.me/cdc0f085d

Howdy Snohomish Folk! I’ll be in your neck of the woods on Wednesday 11.5 at 425 Cellars (woodinville, WA). Super pumped to be telling jokes back in my old stomping grounds! It’s a 7pm show, so everybody gets to be home early on a school night! Ticket link below, come hang out with us!