Archive | September, 2012

Time Running Out to Nominate Art Supporters in Everett

September 30, 2012

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Editor’s note: This event is being re-scheduled to November 15th. LD A reminder that you only have until Friday at 5:00pm to nominate an appropriate person who celebrates the arts in Everett. You can click here to fill out a nomination form and read more about the awards below… The City of Everett Cultural Arts […]

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Woman Found Murdered in South Everett behind La Palmera Restaurant

September 29, 2012

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Snohomish County Sheriff’s Deputies have confirmed that the body found behind the La Palmera Restaurant in South Everett is that of a woman and they are treating it as a homicide. Here’s what SCSO Sheriff’s Lt. Rob Parker had to say… Palmer later added in a written press release: “While the Investigation is still in […]

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Body Found behind La Palmera Restaurant in S. Everett

September 29, 2012

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Editor’s Note: This story has been updated here More questions than answers as Snohomish County Sheriff’s Deputies investigate the discovery of a body in the parking lot of La Palmera Mexican Restaurant at 1629 Center Road in South Everett. The investigation is in its early stages and we will update as more information becomes available. […]

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Tarot Card Readings For Your Cat at Everett Animal Shelter Sunday

September 28, 2012

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Want to know more about your feline’s future? Bring your cat to the Everett Animal Shelter on Sunday for a reading by a professional tarot card reader. It’s just one of the events as part of a big cat adoption event called The Secret Life of Cats. Other events include “Tats for Cats” where you […]

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Brush Fire Slows Traffic Along I-5 in Everett

September 28, 2012

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Another brush fire this afternoon along Northbound I-5 between Everett Avenue and East Marine View Drive. It took Everett Firefighters about half an hour to get it completely out. The fire was reported shortly after 12:30 and slowed traffic for out an hour. Firefighters say that the light rain we’ve had recently has done little […]

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Glass Pumpkin Patch in Everett This Weekend

September 28, 2012

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Imagine a field of glass pumpkins. Wander through and find the one that calls out to you. It’s called Schack-toberfest and happens today thru Sunday at the Schack Art Center in downtown Everett. Friday 10-5p, Saturday 10-5p, Sunday 12-5p This harvest themed weekend at the Schack Art Center features a glass pumpkin patch, glassblowing demonstrations, […]

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Everett Utility Offers Help For Those Afraid to Turn on Heat Due to High PUD Bills

September 27, 2012

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Now that Fall has officially arrived and temperatures have fallen, the Snohomish PUD is reminding customers in Everett that there are programs to help with the high cost of heating. No one should be afraid to turn up the heat now that summer is over. Snohomish PUD’s Neil Neroutsos sent some suggestions today to My […]

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Everett Cares, Here’s Proof.

September 27, 2012

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Just got a re-cap from Neil Parekh at United Way of Snohomish County on how Everett was impacted during United Way’s Days of Caring last Friday and Saturday. Here’s what he had to report… Almost 250 volunteers from 15 organizations helped 12 Everett-area nonprofits with a range of projects during United Way’s Days of Caring […]

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City of Everett Blasted by State Auditor Over Handling of Federal Grants

September 26, 2012

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Some pretty rough findings by the Washington State Auditor today after an audit of Everett’s handling of Federal Grant Dollars. Some of the observations released today… The City’s internal controls were inadequate to ensure compliance with federal requirements of its Community Development Block Grant. The City did not ensure it used program income to pay […]

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Everett Man Found on Side of Highway 99 Identified

September 25, 2012

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The Snohomish County Medical Examiner’s Office has identified the man whose body was found along Highway 99 in south Everett this morning as 52-year-old Bradley K. Hymas of Everett. The medical examiner is still trying to determine the cause and manner of death but the Snohomish County Sheriff’s Office has said they do not believe […]

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