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

The US National Weather Service warns that catastrophic flooding is possible in the states of Oregon and Washington along the Skagit and Snohomish rivers.

From BBC ● Dec. 11, 2025

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

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

The Snohomish County Multiple Agency Response Team, which investigates police use of force, did not immediately respond to an email Wednesday from The Associated Press seeking an update on the investigation.

From Seattle Times ● May 23, 2024

The sign over the door said Snohomish High School—David’s school, and the setting of the next few scenes in the movie.

From "Ready Player One: A Novel" by Ernest Cline

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