Substance found in Snohomish County campus ballot box prompts evacuation
Feb 6, 2026, 4:45 PM
Authorities are investigating a suspicious substance on the Snohomish County campus. (Photo courtesy of the Snohomish County Sheriff's Office)
(Photo courtesy of the Snohomish County Sheriff's Office)
Two buildings on the Snohomish County campus have been evacuated.
The Admin East and Admin West buildings, at 3000 Rockefeller Avenue in Everett, were evacuated Friday after a suspicious substance was found in a ballot box in the basement, the Snohomish County Sheriff’s Office reported via Facebook.
The Everett Fire Department, along with bomb technicians and detectives, is working to identify the substance.
“Out of an abundance of caution, both buildings have been evacuated,” the sheriff’s office stated.
Authorities noted there is currently no estimated time for reopening the buildings.
Oakes Avenue, between Pacific Avenue and Wall Street, is also closed while law enforcement investigates.
This is a developing story, check back for updates.
