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Trooper Christopher Gadd Memorial Service (Video & Pics)

March 12, 2024

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For those who couldn’t attend the procession & memorial service, we embedded a video of the Trooper Christopher Gadd Memorial Service: If the video doesn’t load for you, use this link. Here’s a statement from the family after the service: “We wanted to extend our gratitude to the community for their support leading up to […]

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Julio Cortes Sponsored Bill 1530 Signed in Law

March 10, 2024

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House Bill 1530, sponsored by Representative Julio Cortes (D-Everett), was signed by Governor Inslee Thursday. The bill tackles Washington’s ongoing shortage of law enforcement and prosecutors by expanding the pool of qualified candidates. This includes allowing lawful permanent residents, alongside citizens, to contribute to public safety by serving in police departments and prosecutorial offices. Previously, […]

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Everett Ready to Take 60 Tons of Recycling Items on March 9th

March 4, 2024

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The City of Everett is hosting a recycling collection event for Everett residents this Saturday, March 9, starting at 9am and ending when hitting full capacity, or by 3pm if they don’t hit capacity. The event will take place in Lot B of Everett Station, located south of 3201 Smith Ave. They will be accepting […]

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The Wendt & Everett Mayor’s Arts Award Winners

February 28, 2024

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The Wendt & Everett Mayor’s Arts Award for 2023 have been named. The following individuals have been chosen as recipients of the 2023 Arts Awards by both the mayor and the cultural arts commission. James Madison – Richard and Nancy Wendt Award of Excellence We recently featured James for his Acknowledgement Art. DanVonique Bletson Reed […]

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Everett Library View of Potential Annexation to Sno-Isle

February 8, 2024

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As part of balancing the budget, the Everett City Council has considered annexing the Everett Library System into the Sno-Isle Library System. When first discussed, the council mentioned the current library system being opposed, but in later meetings they sounded more receptive to the idea. We can now set the rumors aside as the Everett […]

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Everett Housing Authority Wanting to Develop Park District Development

February 6, 2024

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The Everett Housing Authority (EHA) is applying for a comprehensive plan amendment and planned development overlay to develop the Park District, a 16-acre development with about 1,500 dwelling units, 70,000 gross square feet of nonresidential uses, 1.5 acres of publicly accessible park area, and a community garden near public transit. The Everett Housing Authority is […]

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Snohomish County 2023 Annual Report Breaks Down Accomplishments

January 31, 2024

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Snohomish County Executive, Dave Somers, released the Snohomish County’s 2023 Annual report, which provides a nice breakdown of accomplishments last year. The report breaks down accomplishments by department. We break down the highlights in case you don’t have time to read the full report. Scroll down to read it all, or click on the shortcut […]

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Everett Mayor’s 2024 Priorities Leaked During Council Retreat

January 29, 2024

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We don’t normally find out the mayor’s priorities until mid-March during the “State of the City,” but we caught a sneak peek of what the 2024 priorities will be. During the January 27th Everett City Council Retreat, Facilitator Kathy Solberg was going through an exercise to see where the City Council and Mayor’s priorities overlapped. […]

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Everett to Receive $9.5 Million in Opioid Epidemic Settlement

January 24, 2024

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Washington’s Attorney General Ferguson announced a $149.5 million settlement with Johnson & Johnson over the opioid epidemic that has been devastating local communities. Everett will receive $9.5 million and Snohomish County will see a total of $58.4 million. Johnson & Johnson must pay the full amount within 21 days of the deal being ratified by […]

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Game, Set, Match: Picklelball Beats Out Movie Theater in Everett Riverfront

January 18, 2024

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As we reported in November, the Everett City Council was presented with a development agreement amendment to swap out a proposed cinema at the Riverfront Development with a pickleball and food facility. Last night the City Council voted unanimously to approve the proposal. In support of the vote, several pickleball enthusiasts from Marysville, Mill Creek, […]

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