Archive | November, 2011

It’s Time For Small Business Saturday in Everett, WA

November 26, 2011

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Today’s the day to shop at a small business (or two) in Everett. Sandwiched between Black Friday and Cyber Monday Small Business Saturday is a chance for you to support locally owned businesses in Everett. Here are a few things to do today. Have breakfast at an independently owned restaurant or get the oil changed […]

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Everett Prepares for Small Business Saturday. Please Help.

November 25, 2011

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Okay this one falls into more of an editorial than story but with Black Friday well underway, small business owners in the greater Everett area are saying “Don’t forget about us.” Driving around this morning I’ve seen more and more signs popping up on Everett reader boards encouraging people to shop at locally owned businesses […]

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Black Friday Campers in Everett Targeting Best Buy

November 24, 2011

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There were no lines at the Target store as of 10 am this morning on Everett Mall Way but there are plenty of tents up at the Best Buy store down the street. I asked a few of the folks how long they’ve been there and was told two days. I asked if it was […]

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Impaired Driver Creates Holiday Havoc in Everett, WA

November 24, 2011

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Everett Police are already processing suspected impaired drivers this morning. Shortly before 9am officers were called to the 900 block of West Casino Road for a car driving recklessly at the Candlewood apartments. As officers arrived they found the suspected vehicle hanging thru the fence at the AM/PM across the street. Officers received more calls […]

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Disabled Resident Saved From Bedroom Fire By Everett Police

November 24, 2011

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A bedroom fire in the 2000 block of McDougall Avenue in north Everett caused about $15,000.00 in damage early this morning. According to Everett Fire Marshal Rick Robinson, fire was reported in a bedroom at a home where the resident was confined to a wheelchair. Police officers nearby heard the fire call, went to the […]

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Everett, WA has 13,000 Inlets, Storm Drains and Catch Basins to Keep Clean

November 23, 2011

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The city of Everett is busy trying to keep up with reports of urban flooding and problems with surface water after receiving more than 3 inches of rain in the last 48 hours. During today’s Everett City Council meeting, Dave Davis from Everett Public works reported they’ve had about 15 service requests so far for […]

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Turkey Bowling for Charity Tonight in Everett

November 23, 2011

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It’s time again for the 12th annual Turkey Bowl at Sporty’s Beef and Brew in Everett. In what’s become an Everett holiday tradition, participants roll frozen turkeys down a lane at special area set up right inside the sports bar. Prizes are awarded, people come dressed in costume and the competition gets fierce as frozen […]

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1st Mudslide of the Year Cancels Sounder Train Service Between Everett and Seattle thru Friday

November 23, 2011

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Sounder trains will not be running between Seattle and Everett today as the first mudslide of the year has occurred on the tracks between Edmonds and Mukilteo. Busses will be used on the run between Seattle and Everett this afternoon and because of the Thanksgiving holiday, there will be no Sounder trains tomorrow or Friday. […]

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Public Silent So Far on Everett City Budget

November 23, 2011

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So far the Everett City Council has held two public hearings on the proposed 2012 budget and no one has spoken up. Today’s the last chance as the third and final public hearing will happen at 12:30pm in the Council Chambers at 3002 Wetmore in downtown Everett. Everett Mayor Ray Stephanson proposed a balanced budget […]

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Everett Elementary School Claims First in Nation With LED Lighting

November 22, 2011

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The Everett School District says when the remodel of Monroe Elementary School in southeast Everett is completed next year, the school will be the first in the nation with nearly all lights in all buildings LED (light emitting diode) instead of fluorescent tubes and incandescent bulbs. “The advantages presented by LED technology mean a win-win […]

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