Snohomish

American

[snoh-hoh-mish, snuh-] / snoʊˈhoʊ mɪʃ, snə- /

noun

a member of a Lushootseed-speaking Indigenous people of Washington State traditionally living around Puget Sound.

adjective

of or relating to the Snohomish or their language.

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Etymology

Origin of Snohomish

First recorded in 1855–60; from Lushootseed sduhubš

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Snohomish

They said the Snohomish River is also experiencing major flooding and "dancing with records" as water laps against a local flood wall.

From BBC ● Dec. 11, 2025

King county and Snohomish county officials have said there are multiple closures on state and local roads, with more likely on Thursday.

From BBC ● Dec. 11, 2025

In Snohomish County, Wash., one woman was reportedly killed by a felled tree after winds knocked out power to more than 500,000, according to electricity providers in southern Oregon.

From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 20, 2024

Median homes sold for $828,000 in Snohomish County, up 6% from May 2023; $560,000 in Pierce County, up 3%; and $580,000 in Kitsap County, up 4%.

From Seattle Times ● Jun. 5, 2024

“I didn’t know Snohomish was a tribe,” I say.

From "I Can Make This Promise" by Christine Day

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