The passage of the Capital Construction budget last week in the Washington State Legislature means that the communities of Lake Stevens, Mill Creek and Snohomish will soon see several civic improvements. The Capital Construction budget, a $6.3 billion investment in communities across Washington in things like broadband, housing, environmental cleanup and countless civic projects in communities across the state, received unanimous bipartisan support last week. For Snohomish County, investments to the tune of $23.9 million will be made to things like parks, emergency response capabilities, public health improvements, an agricultural hub and upgrades to other community spaces. “Our community is literally the fastest growing in the state and we must ensure that our quality of life keeps up with that growth,” said Sen. ...