Archive | January, 2013

Chicago Diversity Consultant Coming to Everett as New Snohomish County Inclusion Manager

January 26, 2013

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Snohomish County Executive Aaron Reardon has reached out to Chicago for his latest hire. Here are the details from Christopher Schwarzen in the executive’s office… Following a national search, Snohomish County Executive Aaron Reardon has named Julie Putterman, a Chicago-based diversity consultant, as the county’s new inclusion manager. Putterman, with more than 25 years experience […]

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Everett Ladder Truck Rescues 2 Boeing Employees Stuck on Lift

January 25, 2013

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No details yet, but the pictures taken from afar tell the story as 2 Boeing Employees got some help from Everett Fire Department’s Ladder 5 on Friday afternoon. Shortly after 4:00pm the Everett ladder truck was called to the Boeing Plant to a report of 2 workers stuck on a lift 50 feet in the […]

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Everett Woman is 5th Person to Die of Flu This Season in Snohomish County

January 25, 2013

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Just got word from the Snohomish Health District that an Everett woman has died from the flu. Here’s the release from Kristin Kinnamon at the Snohomish Health District… Influenza hitting elderly hard in Snohomish County SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash. — The Snohomish Health District reports five Snohomish County residents have died in the last month from […]

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Parade of Haggis Coming to Everett Saturday

January 24, 2013

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If you like bagpipes, highland dancing and haggis, here’s an event for you. The Kenmore and District Pipe Band are putting on their 5th annual Burn’s Night Dinner at Legion Park Golf Course Clubhouse in Everett Saturday night. Cleda Thompson was nice enough to send along these details… We will have a Parade of Haggis, […]

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Everett Police Searching For Wells Fargo Bank Robber – Updated With Photos Jan 24

January 23, 2013

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NOTE: Photos added Jan 24 – Everett Police are looking for a man who robbed the Wells Fargo bank at 18th and Broadway shortly before 6:00pm tonight. Everett Police Public Information officer Aaron Snell says the man passed the teller a note implying he had a weapon and demanded cash. Snell said the man quickly […]

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Everett Looking to Fill Vacancies on City Boards and Commissions

January 23, 2013

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Got word today that the City of Everett is trying to find volunteers to serve on various boards and commissions. It’s a good way to put your toe into the water of Everett’s political shores. Here’s all the information you need to apply… The City of Everett is seeking applications from volunteers who would like […]

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Everett Making Money Available to Citizens For Home Repairs

January 23, 2013

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The City of Everett is using a You Tube Video to promote a program of home repair services through CHIP, which is a HUD sponsored community service to rehabilitate housing for low and moderate income families. To see if you qualify you can contact Laurene Kitchen, by phone at 425-257-7184; or send an Email inquiry. […]

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America’s Got Talent Live in Everett Cancelled

January 22, 2013

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A lack of shows has been plaguing Comcast Arena Everett and now there’s more bad news as another budgeted show has been cancelled. Here’s what was posted on the Comcast Arena at Everett website this afternoon… Due to unforeseen circumstances, the America’s Got Talent Live All Stars Tour has been postponed indefinitely. Refunds will be […]

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Volunteers Needed to Count Those Experiencing Homelessness in Everett

January 22, 2013

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The annual Point in Time homeless count is happening in Everett and all of Snohomish County this Thursday January 24th. Volunteers are needed to help conduct the count. The count needs to be as accurate as possible in order to ensure the maximum amount of State and Federal funds are received to help alleviate the […]

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Port of Everett Chief Financial Officer Announces Retirement

January 22, 2013

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The Port of Everett announced in a press release today that they will be losing their Chief Financial Officer this fall… After 18-years of dedicated service, the Port of Everett’s Chief Financial Officer Karen Clements announced she will be retiring in September 2013. Clements, which holds the number three management position at the port, has […]

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