Snohomish County recently made national news. Record flooding hit the Skykomish and Snohomish River Valleys, inundating small business, homes, and farms.

Highway 2 will be closed for several months for repairs, impacting the communities of eastern Snohomish County: Snohomish, Monroe, Sultan, Gold Bar, Startup, Skykomish, and Index.

Why it matters: Small businesses count on Highway 2 traffic and visitors for income. No traffic = tough times for the local economy. How you can help:

Visit Sky Valley communities. Our cities and towns depend on your dollars as they recover from flood damage.

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The Cities Along Highway 2

Skykomish River Valley

Tucked between the majestic Cascade Mountains and the serene waters of Puget Sound, Sky Valley is a true hidden gem- offering a perfect blend of natural beauty, outdoor adventure, and small-town charm. This scenic region is home to the welcoming communities of Sultan, Gold Bar, Startup, Index, and Skykomish—each steeped in rich history and surrounded by breathtaking landscapes.

Plan your visit: Upper Sky Valley

Monroe

This Cascades city is the ideal jumping-off point for Pacific Northwest adventure – either up the mountainous Skykomish or Snohomish River Valleys, or to the nearby coastline. Monroe’s walkable historic downtown is the perfect place to fuel up with a bite to eat or coffee to go. See for yourself why all roads lead to Monroe.

Plan you visit: Monroe

Snohomish

Vintage charm meets modern boho boutiques in this city’s walkable redbrick downtown, where you can spend a full day hopping from cafes to bakeries to art galleries. Take a break at the riverside promenade, stroll the Centennial Trail, or pop to one of the local farms for a family-friendly U-pick sesh amongst the blueberry bushes. This is but a taste of Snohomish, so you’ll want to return for hot air balloons, cider tastings, and community-wide block parties.

Plan your trip: Snohomish

The Stories From Highway 2

Highway 2 Discussion with Dave Somers and Patsy Cudaback

Snohomish County Executive Dave Somers and City of Monroe Mayor Patsy Cudaback discuss the importance of Highway 2 for the communities that live along its majestic contours.

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Pictured: Executive Somers and Mayor Cudaback chatting it up with Main Street Books Monroe owner, Emily Newman, and the store's cat, Miranda.

Highway 2 Discussion with Dave Somers and Patsy Cudaback

We visited some local businesses and community leaders to learn about the resilience of their communities and the many reasons Highway 2 is vital to the Sky Valley economy.

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