Archive | January, 2013

Everett Concealed Pistol Licenses Up 64% Over Last Year

January 31, 2013

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The Everett Police Department is now issuing more than 100 concealed pistol licenses a month. Everett Police are responsible for issuing CPLs to those who live within the Everett city limits. Those outside the city limits are directed to the Snohomish County Sheriff’s Office. Everett Police Spokesman Aaron Snell tells MyEverettNews.com that the licenses are […]

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Arrest Made in Everett College Student’s Kidnapping by Suspected Bank Robber

January 31, 2013

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Everett Police today say they have made in arrest of a suspect in a kidnapping and bank robbery on January 23rd. Here’s the latest from Everett Police Spokesman Aaron Snell… Everett Police Major Crime Detectives are releasing that based on their investigation and tips received from Crime Stoppers, probable cause was developed to arrest a […]

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Bystander Fires Pistol to Stop Violent Incident in Everett

January 30, 2013

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Got word in from Everett Police spokesman Aaron Snell regarding a shots fired call late this afternoon just south of downtown… On January 30, 2013, just after 4:30 p.m., Everett Police officers responded to 34th St and Lombard Ave on the report of shots fired. On arrival, officers were told a male and female had […]

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PUD: Equipment Malfunction Led to Everett Power Outage Wednesday Morning

January 30, 2013

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Snohomish County PUD spokesman Neil Neroutsos tells MyEverettNews.com an equipment malfunction on a pole at 38th and Broadway led to 14,000 people losing power this morning. The power went out around 9:30am and most customers were back in service by 10:40am with just a handful of businesses in the area around 38th and Broadway still […]

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14,000 Without Power in Everett

January 30, 2013

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Snohomish PUD has confirmed 14,000 people are without power in Everett. Neil Neroutsos at Snohomish PUD says three substations were knocked offline and Bonneville Power is working on it. There was also a blown transformer at 38th and Broadway. A reminder if you come to an intersection where the traffic lights are out it becomes […]

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Everett Sausage Fest Asking Olympia For Tax Exemption – Says Festival in Jeopardy

January 29, 2013

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An interesting plea on the Facebook page for the Everett Sausage Fest. They’re asking Everett lawmakers to sponsor a bill allowing some tax exemption for religious nonprofit organization events. Here’s the story according to their Facebook page: This is complicated, but bear with us for the long-winded explanation:  Currently, all property in Washington is subject […]

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25 Adoption Dogs Featured on Everett Stage Friday Night for SHAKAROO

January 29, 2013

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25 adoptable dogs from the Everett Animal Shelter will be featured during the second annual SHAKAROO in Everett Friday night. The event raises funds for the Everett Animal Shelter as well as awareness of what the shelter does. In addition to the pooch parade of more than two dozen dogs, local band Nigel Mustafa will […]

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Woman Kidnapped Prior to Everett Bank Robbery

January 29, 2013

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Everett Police today released additional details about the armed robbery of the North Everett Wells Fargo Bank at 18th and Broadway on January 23rd. Today they say prior to the robbery an Everett Community College student was kidnapped. Here are the new details… Everett Police Major Crime Detectives investigating the Wells Fargo Bank robbery are […]

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Everett Now Offering Cash For Events That Generate Hotel Stays Within City Limits

January 28, 2013

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Last week we told you about how Snohomish County was offering grants to event promoters that bring exciting events to Everett. Now the city of Everett is also announcing grants to non-profit groups that can show their events lead to overnight stays. The grant program is made possible through taxes imposed on hotel and motel […]

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Most Kimberly-Clark Buildings Now Gone

January 27, 2013

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Thought I’d update the scene at the Everett waterfront today as demolition is full steam ahead on the former Kimberly-Clark Plant.

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