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SNOHOMISH COUNTY TOURISM BUREAU

  Snohomish County, NW Washington

                                         September 2012

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NEWS YOU CAN USE

The research and data gathering is nearly complete and conceptual works are soon to come.

Local business owners learned more about the mission, efforts and funding objectives of the Washington Tourism Alliance. Most importantly, how the WTA can help bring tourist dollars to this county and the rest of the state.

David Hendrickson of Dubindil Winery and returning hospitality industry veteran Warren Beach of the Holiday Inn Express & Suites/South Everett are the Bureau's newest board members.
Anne Clarke joins the Snohomish County Tourism Bureau team as Group Sales Manager.
2012 Summer Numbers Heat Up at Future of Flight
The Future of Flight Aviation Center & Boeing Tour reports visitor numbers have hit an all-time high.  

The Snohomish County Fall 2012/Winter 2013 Visitor Guide and the 2012 Snohomish County Hiking Guide are in the process of being printed.

Take a look at our easy-to-use online form at Snohomish.org and see how quick the process is, too.

Travel, Tourism & Hospitality

New Group Sales Manager Anne Clarke jumped into her new role by quickly getting acquainted, attending conferences and more.

Perhaps it's a sign of an improving economy. Maybe personal interaction is growing more important in this digital age. Or it could be a bit of both.

Julie Gangler, Snohomish County Tourism Bureau media relations consultant, toured several writers and attended travel writer conferences to meet with writers and pitch stories.

Volunteers toured several area attractions. These experiences will allow them to better serve visitors and out-of-towners. 

The Future of Flight Aviation Center & Boeing Tour received a Trip Advisor® Certificate of Excellence award, an accolade that honors hospitality excellence and is given only to establishments that consistently achieve outstanding traveler reviews on TripAdvisor. 

Take a look at who represented Snohomish County and how they fared in the statewide readers' poll.

Electric car owners can enjoy the scenery and more peace of mind as they drive Highway 2 across the Cascades, thanks to the June installation of four new DC Fast Charging stations in Sultan, Skykomish, Leavenworth and Wenatchee.

Pinterest is taking the web by storm. Should you jump on the bandwagon? 

 The "Sports Section"

Come join guest speaker Jim Lambright, former University of Washington football player and coach and 2011 Snohomish County Sports Hall of Fame Inductee, in celebration and honoring of their sports achievements.

Come this fall, Sports Marketing Manager Tammy Dunn, CSEE, and Sports Sales Manager Rich Huebner will be crisscrossing the country representing Snohomish County at several sports conferences.

It's the fastest growing type of race in the U.S. Try it and find out how much fun it can be.

Lake Stevens Triathlon is perfect for beginners and experienced athletes alike...and it's fun! 

The City of Edmonds welcomes the USRA Half Marathon Series on Sun. Sept. 16 and promises to be one of the most scenic races in the series.

Looking for a fast, nearly level half marathon course for your first attempt at this distance?  Dreaming of a personal best time? Then the inaugural Snohomish River Run set for Sat., Oct. 27 is the race you're looking for!
WIAA State Soccer Championships Returns Nov. 17.

The best high school female soccer players in 2A and 1A classifications will vie for top team honors this November. 

An Action-packed Summer Sports Season

From triathlons to wakeboarding, it's been an exciting, fun-filled and lucrative sports season in Snohomish County.

Arlington Hosts Successful 3on3X Basketball Tourney

The 3on3X basketball tourney hosted nearly 150 teams and has plenty of room to grow at the Arlington Airport.

AquaSox Season Drawing to Close, Playoffs Beckon

The Everett AquaSox will soon conclude one of the most successful and eventful regular seasons in team history.  

Pro Basketball Returns to Snohomish County

Look for a new home court, new attitude and new talent for the Washington Rampage.

Puck Soon to Drop on Silvertips Season

Don't miss a minute of all the hard-hitting action in the Everett Silvertips' tenth season of play at Comcast Arena at Everett. 

Professional lacrosse will be remaining in Everett for years to come.  

Around Snohomish County

Lombardi's Set to Open in Mill Creek

The finishing touches on the remodeling work of the former Masala Restaurant as well as staff training are nearing completion as the new Lombardi's Italian Restaurant is targeted to open on Fri., Sept. 7.

One Last Sip of Summer: Sunsets in Snohomish Wine Walk

Friends gather to laugh, shop, dine and savor the wines offered for tastings by downtown Snohomish merchants in their stores.

Three new murals depicting the uniqueness of Edmonds brightens up walls and faces.

More than Just Water at Port of Everett

Soon-to-open in the Craftsman District is Bluewater Organic Vodka, a distillery owned by entrepreneur and vodka enthusiast John Lundin. 

Coffee Returns to Waterfront Center

Jitter no more, java junkies! The coffee is ready at Seas the Day Café.

Boutique Wine Co-op Opens Bothell Tasting Room

Four wineries joined together to open Mercantile Wine and Goods, the first wine tasting room to open in Bothell.

Cultural Events Set at Hibulb 

The Hibulb Cultural Center offers several events and the first Free Thursday event in September.

Hangar Expansion Underway at FHC

More "wing space" is being made for the growing number of Flying Heritage Collection planes.

Did You Know: A Few Fun Facts About

Did you know these facts about Snohomish County's tallest buildings?

Get Out & About 

A Bagful of Shopping Delights

Fall in Snohomish County is truly a "golden" time of year for shoppers to stretch their dollars in Washington State.

What's Happening

Fall Events
Power up the mobile calendar or pull down the calendar - it's time to plan for fun this fall.

Contact Information

Amy Spain
Snohomish County Tourism Bureau
425.348.5802