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Elevator for the Grand Ave Park Bridge.

The Grand Avenue Park Bridge elevator has been offline since July 9th, 2026 due to vandalism.

Suspects ignited a firework inside the compartment, damaging the walls and floor. In particular, the vandalism damaged both the side panels and the floor of the elevator.

The City of Everett ordered parts that took months to arrive. Now, on October 9th, 2026, the Grand Avenue Park Bridge elevator is is back in service.

As of today “temporary repairs” were completed, and the elevator is once again available for public use. 

An additional closure will be needed in the future to complete permanent repairs. We will share more information once that work is scheduled.

The Grand Ave Park Bridge opened in 2020.

Elton John & Billy Joel Tribute, Piano Men: Generations will be performing live at Everett Civic Auditorium on Saturday, October 31, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. as part of the 2026-2027 Everett Civic Music Season.

Piano Men: Generations is a high-octane, emotionally charged musical journey led by father-son duo, Terry and Nick Davies, and a world-class band that takes audiences on a ride they won’t soon forget.

Bonded by blood and a deep love for the music of Billy Joel and Elton John, Terry and Nick showcase their musical genes through a rollercoaster of iconic hits, delivered with authenticity, showmanship and a deep sense of legacy. This one-of-a-kind show features fan favorites like “Uptown Girl,” “Only the Good Die Young,” “Rocket Man,” “Tiny Dancer,” and so many more!

Here’s a sample of their work:

Visit the Everett Civic Music Association website, www.everettcivicmusic.com, for more information on the upcoming season, or to purchase season memberships.

Silver Lake House Fire

South County firefighters stopped a house fire from extending to a neighboring home in Silver Lake last night. Six people—two adults and four children—and two dogs were displaced from the house where the fire occurred.

Thankfully, no residents or firefighters were reported injured.

Just after 5:40 pm, firefighters were dispatched to reports of a house on fire in 11100 block of 30^th Drive Southeast in Everett.

When they arrived on scene minutes later, firefighters saw flames coming from one end of the one-story residential house, near an exterior car port.

Firefighters launched a coordinated, offensive attack to put out the fire on the side and back of the house, as well as protect the home next door from catching fire.

While some firefighters focused on cutting open the garage door to gain access to the fire, other firefighters searched the house and confirmed no people or pets were still inside. The fire was extinguished in less than thirty minutes.

One side of the home, including the kitchen area and exterior car port, sustained heavy fire damage.

Six people – two adults and four children – and two dogs were displaced by the fire and are being helped with immediate needs by Support 7 and the American Red Cross. The cause of the fire is under investigation by the Snohomish County Fire Marshal’s Office. The Everett Fire Department for assisted in the response.

We received a reader tip that there was an altercation on a Community Transit bus last night on State Avenue in Marysville.

The incident took place on Community Transit Route 202, which runs between Smokey Point and Lynwood Transit Center, making stops at State Avenue/88th St NE, Broadway/Pacific, Broadway/33rd St, and Everett Station.

Early reports are that two or three males were fighting on the bus, a shot was fired. They all fled the bus on foot near the intersection of Grove Street (72nd) and State Avenue.

The incident took place at the intersection of State Avenue and Grove Street (72nd St NE at this spot).

Thankfully, no one was struck by gunfire.

There was a heavy police response at 7:52pm Tuesday night.

Authorities used a drone and a K-9 team to search the area. After reviewing Drone as First Responder data from Snohomish County Sheriff and Everett police, we see no data, so a different type of drone was likely deployed at the scene.

Community Transit Route 202

The Snohomish County Sheriff’s office said deputies are still working to confirm the identities of everyone involved. Since Community Transit contracts with the Snohomish County Sheriff’s Office, they are leading the investigation.

An injured man was taken to Providence Hospital as a precaution after hurting his hand during the scuffle. He was not directly involved in the fight.

We received confirmation that Marysville police detained two people and both were booked into jail on outstanding warrants unrelated to this incident.

The investigation remains active. We will update the story as more information becomes available.

Pawsome Park & Lodge, a new indoor dog park, lodge, and community gathering place at 2820 Rucker Ave. in Everett, is celebrating its official Grand Opening on Sunday, October 11, from 1–5 p.m., with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 3 p.m.

They had their soft opening back in September, but are ready to celebrate fully now.

Pawsome offers a year-round indoor environment where dogs can exercise, play, and socialize regardless of Pacific Northwest weather.

The facility also includes dog lodging and Barkside Cafe, an adjacent human-friendly cafe and bar designed as a neighborhood gathering place for dog owners and non-dog owners alike.

The Grand Opening is free and open to the public and will include facility tours, food and drink specials, prize giveaways, and special Grand Opening membership offers. Guests do not need to own a dog to attend.

Dogs entering the indoor park area must have a Pawsome membership, and new dogs require a behavioral assessment before accessing the park.

Event Details:
Sunday, October 11 | 1–5 p.m.
Ribbon Cutting & Councilmember Erica Weir Remarks | 3 p.m.
Pawsome Park & Lodge
2820 Rucker Ave., Everett, WA 98201
Free and open to the public

Beginning Friday, their public areas will be open seven days a week from 12 PM–7 PM, giving local dog owners a year-round indoor place to bring their dogs regardless of the Northwest weather.

3000 Rockefeller Avenue

The Snohomish County Council is currently in the process of reviewing the County Executive’s recommended biennial budget for 2027-2028. A vital part of the budget process is input and feedback from residents.

The council has many upcoming opportunities for public participation and is encouraging members of the public to attend and share ideas and priorities for the upcoming 2 years. Regular council meetings occur at 9:00 am on Tuesdays and Wednesdays, with the public comment period open at the beginning of the meetings.

Council will also be holding a Community Budget Forum on October 7th, 2026, at 6:00 pm where public comment is being sought. Written comments are welcome as well via mail and email: contact.council@snoco.org.

The Executive’s recommended budget will be presented on October 20th, 2026, and the Council’s tentative date for budget consideration is November 10th, 2026.

In March 2026, the Snohomish County Council passed motion 26-117 which increases the visibility of potential tax increases within Snohomish County. The Snohomish County Council periodically considers ordinances that, if adopted, would increase taxes (see them listed below).

During budget deliberations, currently scheduled for November 10th, the council will consider the following tax related Ordinances as proposed by the County Executive.

Ordinance 26-047

Summary: If adopted, Proposed Budget Ordinance 26-047 would increase county general property tax revenues for property taxes collected in 2027 and 2028. In 2027 the increase to the county general tax revenue would be 4.1647% from the previous year and, in 2028, the increase to the county general tax revenue would be 1% from the previous year.

Details here: 2026-2182 – Proposed Budget Ordinance 26-047 (PDF)

Ordinance 26-049

Summary: If adopted, Proposed Budget Ordinance 26-049 would increase road tax revenues for property taxes collected in 2027. The increase to the road tax revenue would be 1% from the previous year.

Details here: 2026-2184 – Proposed Budget Ordinance 26-049 (PDF)

Ordinance 26-051

Summary: If adopted, Proposed Budget Ordinance 26-051 would increase conservation futures tax revenues for property taxes collected in 2027. The increase to the conservation futures tax revenue would be 3.5177% from the previous year.

Details here: 2026-2186 – Proposed Budget Ordinance 26-051 (PDF)

Ordinance 26-052

Summary: If adopted, Proposed Budget Ordinance 26-052 would fix the 2027 developmental disabilities and mental health property tax levy at $0.025/$1,000 of assessed value, and would preserve the future levy capacity.

Details here: 2026-2188 – Proposed Budget Ordinance 26-052 (PDF)

Ordinance 26-053

Summary: If adopted, Proposed Budget Ordinance 26-053 would fix the 2027 Veterans’ Assistance property tax levy at $0.01125/$1,000 of assessed value and would preserve the future levy capacity.

Details here: 2026-2189 – Proposed Budget Ordinance 26-053 (PDF)

Ordinance 26-054

Summary: If adopted, Proposed Budget Ordinance 26-054 would increase the rates charged for Surface Water Management. Rates for single family residential and farms would raise from $122.00 to $179.00 per dwelling unit; Condominium rates would raise from $109.80 to $161.09 per dwelling unit; Commercial, Non-residential, and other uses would also raise, based on impervious surface coverage: Very light would raise from $36.59 to $53.67 per quarter acre; light would raise from $122.00 to $179.00 per quarter acre; Moderate would raise from $203.27 to $298.22 per quarter acre; Heavy would raise from $276.49 to $405.66 per quarter acre; and Very Heavy would raise from $365.96 to $536.91 per quarter acre.

Details here: 2026-2197 – Proposed Budget Ordinance 26-054 (PDF)

Ordinance 26-059

Summary: If adopted, Proposed Budget Ordinance 26-059 would increase rates for the Snohomish County Conservation District. Rates would increase from the current rate of $10.00/parcel plus $0.10/acre to $15.00/parcel plus $0.10/acre in 2027; to $20.00/parcel plus $0.10/acre in 2028; and to $25.00/parcel plus $0.10/acre for 2029 and for a six-year period thereafter.

Details here: 2026-2332 – Proposed Budget Ordinance 26-059 (PDF)

Today at approximately 9:30 AM, South Snohomish County Sheriff Deputies responded to a report of a vehicle that had been driven partially into a home on 112th Street SE in Everett.

The driver, a man in his 80s, reportedly became temporarily unresponsive, causing him to lose control of the what appears to be a Ford F-150 pickup truck.

Thankfully, no one in the vehicle or inside the home was injured. Deputies assisted the driver and his dog, and both were safely transported home.

Thank you to the deputies for their quick response and for helping ensure everyone involved was safe.

Other car vs building incidents we’ve reported on in the past:

• SUV vs House
• Oakes Ave Car vs House
• Truck vs Bus Stop
• Truck vs Massage Parlor
• SUV vs QFC
• Car vs Fred Meyer
• Car vs Apartment Building
• Car vs Footwear Company
• Car vs Everett Mall
• Car vs Mexican Restauarant