Lake Stevens News Spot

06/16/2026

Always use 911 first. These numbers are only provided for use in emergencies. Do not try to test the system. Use ONLY for emergencies. Remember, always use 911 first.

06/16/2026

News Release - Lake Stevens Hires New Finance Director. To view and download, please visit: https://lakestevenswa.gov/m/newsflash/home/detail/1118

06/16/2026

06/16/2026

06/16/2026

Have you seen our newest display? This month we’re featuring fiction books with q***r protagonists to celebrate Pride! Stop by the library to pick one up and happy reading! ❤️🧡💛💚💙💜

06/13/2026

Congratulations to our friend, neighbor & South County Fire Captain, Kurt Hilt, who was appointed mayor of Lake Stevens on June 10th. He will officially be sworn in at the Tuesday, June 16th, council meeting. Thank you for your continued service Mr. Hilt!

06/11/2026

The police officer, who’d been with the department for eight years, has been arrested twice in the last month.

06/11/2026

Everett's first SEA26 Waterfront Watch Party is TODAY — and we have a free and easy way to get you there.

Take our free shuttle from Everett Station to Boxcar Park. The shuttle begins running at 9:45 a.m., and will run both directions every 15 minutes. Shuttles will run every 5 minutes back to Everett Station for two hours after the match ends.

Did you know that many of our Everett Transit routes stop at Everett Station? That means you can reach the shuttle from nearly anywhere in Everett using routes 3, 4, 6, 7, 8, 18, 19, and 29.

Or, you can park for free in one of our commuter lots!

Learn more about the free shuttle at https://everetttransit.org/448/Fare-Free-Shuttles

06/11/2026

Know Before You Ride: New Washington E-Bike Rules Take Effect June 11

The City of Arlington is seeing more electric bicycles, electric motorcycles, and other e-mobility vehicles on city streets and trails. With so many types of electric transportation now available, it can be difficult to tell which vehicles are legal, where they can be ridden, and what rules apply.

Washington state updated its laws through Enhanced Substitute Senate Bill 6110, which more clearly defines the difference between electric-assisted bicycles, or e-bikes, and electric motorcycles. These updates take effect June 11, 2026.

An electric-assisted bicycle must have:
✅Fully operable pedals
✅An electric motor rated at 750 watts or less
✅ Meet one of Washington’s three e-bike classes

If a vehicle does not meet the legal definition of an e-bike, it may be regulated as a motorcycle, moped, or another type of motor vehicle under Washington law. That can mean additional requirements for riding on public roads, such as:
➡️A valid driver’s license
➡️Vehicle registration
➡️Insurance
➡️Helmet requirements
➡️Following all traffic laws

For those planning to ride on the Centennial Trail, Class 1 and Class 2 electric-assisted bicycles may be used on a shared-use regional trail path, including the Centennial Regional Trail and Whitehorse Regional Trail, or on any part of a highway designated for bicycle use. Class 3 e-bikes are not permitted on a shared-use path.

Parents and caregivers play an important role in helping young riders understand where these vehicles may be used and what state law requires. To determine how a vehicle is classified, it is important to refer to the applicable legal definition under Washington law.

⚠️ A good rule of thumb for parents: A vehicle that can exceed 20 mph using only electric power is not considered an electric-assisted bicycle under state law.

Learn more:
🔗 Enhanced Senate Bill 6110:https://lawfiles*xt.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2025-26/Pdf/Bills/Session%20Laws/Senate/6110-S.SL.pdf
🔗 WSDOT e-bike definitions: https://wsdot.wa.gov/travel/bicycling-walking/bicycling-washington/bicyclist-laws-safety
🔗 Snohomish County Trail Website: https://snohomishcountywa.gov/1182/Trails

06/11/2026