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Sheriff at Home Depot in Everett.

Back in March, Snohomish County Sheriff Deputy Chavez was working near Home Depot in Everett when a man suddenly threw a large rock at her patrol car, shattering her window for no apparent reason.

The rock that shattered the windshield.

Startled, Deputy Chavez got out of her vehicle, weapon drawn, and saw the man run across the Home Depot parking lot.

She moved the rock off her steering wheel, sat down in the glass, and followed his movements while other deputies rushed to help.

The Snohomish County Sheriff’s office shared video footage of the incident on Facebook, which can be seen here.

The man was quickly caught, arrested, and taken into custody without any further incident.

This afternoon, the Snohomish County Council adopted two ordinances designed to expand access to drug treatment services in Snohomish County and protect children from exposure to fentanyl and other controlled substances.

Following nearly three hours of public testimony, including remarks from individuals in recovery who spoke in support of the proposals, the Council approved both ordinances. The measures are part of a broader legislative package introduced by Councilmember Nehring to shift the County’s approach to addiction toward greater accountability, recovery-focused solutions, and measurable outcomes.

“These ordinances represent a step in the right direction for our fight against the epidemic of drug addiction in Snohomish County,” said Councilmember Nehring after the vote.

“As a community, we must be focused on balancing compassion with accountability to protect the most vulnerable among us. This morning, we affirmed our shared commitment to that cause.”

Ordinance 26-019 prohibits Snohomish County from requiring or incentivizing Housing First policies in grant funding criteria or from giving lower priority to applicants that incorporate sobriety and treatment requirements into their programs.

For too long, Housing First and other low-barrier approaches have been viewed as the primary solution for treatment and housing programs. However, many successful programs in our community emphasize accountability, address addiction directly, help individuals leave homelessness behind, and support their return to stable, productive lives. Under the new ordinance, all program models will compete on an equal footing for County funding opportunities.

Ordinance 26-016 establishes a new gross misdemeanor offense for knowingly or recklessly exposing a child to controlled substances, including fentanyl. While Washington state law includes a reckless endangerment statute specifically addressing methamphetamine exposure, it does not provide similar protections for exposure to other controlled substances. This ordinance is intended to address that gap at the local level and strengthen protections for children.

You can read the funding ordinance here and the drug exposure ordinance here.

Everett City Attorney David Hall retiring.

Mayor Cassie Franklin today announced that David Hall will retire as Everett City Attorney and that his deputy, Ramsey Ramerman, will be appointed subject to Council approval to fill the vacancy. Hall has served the City of Everett since 2008.

“David has been an incredible resource for me, the Council, and our entire city family during his years here,” said Franklin.

“He has provided useful advice to me on a range of issues, from our new food vendor ordinance, launching of our pallet shelter initiative, to the many legal issues we deal with every week. We celebrate David’s career and professional accomplishments and wish him and his wife Kristin well in retirement.”

Hall filed the first in the nation lawsuit against Purdue Pharma for its marketing and production of opioid painkillers, such as Oxycontin.

City Attorney Ramsay Ramerman

Ramerman has served in the City Attorney’s office since 2009. In previous work, he practiced municipal law for a private law firm in Seattle. He attended University of Washington Law School, where he graduated with high honors in 2000.

“Ramsay has proven his worth in the years he has provided sound legal advice and represented the city before the courts,” said Franklin. “He is recognized as a statewide leader on public disclosure law. I look forward to working with him in the years ahead.”

Council President Don Schwab commented on David’s retirement:

“We wish David well in his retirement and thank him for his guidance and advice over the years.”

“Ramsey has worked with the council and city staff for 17 years, and he continues to provide strong legal input on the many issues and ordinances that come before us.”

The City of Everett is currently hiring for a new Deputy City Attorney. Interested applicants can learn more at governmentjobs.com/careers/everettwa.

Latitude Apartments in South Everett

BRIDGE Housing, the leading nonprofit affordable housing owner and developer on the West Coast, has acquired a 108-unit apartment community in Everett, Wash., and will convert all of its market-rate homes into long-term affordable housing.

The purchase of Latitude Apartments marks BRIDGE’s second acquisition in the Seattle region supported by Amazon’s housing fund and continues the nonprofit’s growing strategy of acquiring existing apartment communities to create long-term affordable housing.

The majority of units will be affordable to households earning 50% of Area Median Income (AMI), creating deeply affordable housing in one of the region’s most competitive rental markets.

“Creating long-term affordable housing through acquisitions is one of the fastest and most effective ways to expand housing opportunities in high-cost communities,” said BRIDGE Housing President and CEO Ken Lombard. “Thanks to the support of Amazon and other partners, this acquisition allows us to quickly place more homes within reach for working families while making significant investments to improve the property for current and future residents.”

Built in 1986, Latitude consists of 108 one- and two-bedroom apartments across six residential buildings on more than 14 acres. Amenities include a resident clubhouse, fitness center, outdoor terrace with barbecue area and firepit, and a fenced dog park. The community is located in Everett’s Lake Stickney neighborhood, approximately 25 miles north of Seattle. It provides convenient access to major employment centers including Boeing’s Everett facility, as well as regional transportation corridors connecting residents to jobs throughout Snohomish County and the broader Seattle metropolitan area.

BRIDGE plans to transition the community to affordable housing through natural resident turnover over the next several years. Sixty percent of units will be affordable to households earning 50% of AMI, and the remaining units will be affordable to households earning 60% of AMI. Income-qualified households currently living at the property may be eligible for reduced rents immediately.
BRIDGE also plans to invest approximately $4 million in capital improvements designed to enhance resident safety, comfort, and quality of life while extending the long-term viability of the community.

“Everyone deserves a place to call home, and we’re committed to working alongside partners like BRIDGE Housing who share that belief,” said Senthil Sankaran, managing principal of Amazon’s housing fund. “Acquiring and converting existing apartment communities is one of the fastest ways to expand affordable housing options for working families, and Everett is a community full of hardworking people who deserve the stability of knowing they can continue to build their lives here.” 

Latitude marks the sixth apartment community acquired by BRIDGE since 2024, totaling over 1,100 units. Overall, BRIDGE’s portfolio includes more than 15,500 apartments, with more than 8,000 additional homes in the development and acquisition pipelines. 

“This transaction demonstrates how housing acquisition can deliver affordability at scale in communities where traditional development has not kept pace with demand,” said BRIDGE Chief Real Estate Officer Sierra Atilano. “By combining deep affordability and significant reinvestment in the property, we are creating long-term housing opportunities for residents who might otherwise be priced out of the region.” 

The affordability conversion will be supported through a long-term regulatory agreement and financing structure that enables BRIDGE to reduce rents while making substantial reinvestments in the property. 

The need for additional affordable housing in the Seattle metro area remains significant. Rising housing costs have made it increasingly difficult for workers in education, health care, manufacturing, public safety, and other essential industries to live near their jobs, underscoring the need for additional affordable housing options throughout the region. 

BRIDGE celebrated grand openings of two new affordable housing communities in Seattle earlier this year – St. Luke’s Apartments in Ballard and Copperleaf Northgate in Northgate, developed in partnership with Community Roots Housing. Together, the projects added 319 units of affordable housing for residents. 

About BRIDGE Housing 

BRIDGE Housing Corporation is a leading nonprofit owner, developer, and manager of high-quality affordable housing on the West Coast, with a mission to strengthen communities and improve lives. Founded in 1983, BRIDGE Housing has participated in the creation of more than 23,000 affordable homes in California, Oregon, and Washington, with a total development cost of $6.8 billion. Its current $5 billion portfolio totals more than 15,500 apartments that are home to nearly 34,000 residents, with more than 8,000 additional units in the development and acquisition pipelines. For more information, visit bridgehousing.com. 

About Amazon’s Housing Fund 

Amazon’s housing fund is a $3.6 billion commitment to help create and preserve more than 35,000 affordable homes in the Puget Sound, National Capital, and Nashville regions. The fund provides below market loans and grants to support projects serving households earning 30% to 80% of Area Median Income, with the majority of developments remaining affordable for 99 years. For more information, visit aboutamazon.com/impact/community/housing-equity. 

The Everett Chorale, together with their sister organization, the Snohomish County Youth Chorus, proudly presents “Homecoming,” the culminating concert of their 60th anniversary season.

This celebration of six decades of music-making features the world premiere of “Home,” a specially commissioned work by composer Giselle Wyers, supported by a grant from the Tulalip Tribes.

Written for the Everett Chorale, the new piece sets text contributed by members of the Chorale themselves — meditations on what “home” means, from “a feeling” to “where the heart is” to “being heard, being free.”

The program also welcomes returning guest conductor Lee Matthews. Artistic direction by Heather MacLaughlin Garbes (Everett Chorale) and Karin Larsen (Snohomish County Youth Chorus), with D. Kim Croft and Grant Hanner accompanying.

What: Homecoming – Everett Chorale with Snohomish County Youth Chorus
When: Saturday, June 20, 2026 @ 3:00pm – 5:00pm (PDT)
Where: Everett Performing Arts Center, Everett, WA, United States
How: $25 ($20 seniors/active military/ages 11 & under) Purchase tickets here.

About Snohomish County Youth Chorus:

The Snohomish County Children’s Choir was founded in 1999 by local music teacher Shelly Logan to provide a challenging setting for outstanding young singers to further their choral education. Upon Mrs. Logan’s retirement in 2014, SCCC became a branch of the Everett Chorale Association, and in 2016 became the Snohomish County Youth Chorus. Today, SCYC is a not-for-profit, non-auditioned community youth chorus dedicated to the artistic and personal development of all children and youth who love to sing. Our goal is to offer affordable, high-quality vocal instruction to young people residing in Snohomish County and beyond.

About Everett Chorale:

For 60 years the Everett Chorale has established a tradition of vocal excellence in Everett as they continue to offer quality musical concerts led by Artistic Director, Heather MacLaughlin Garbes. They take pride in being Everett’s community choir.

Preventative maintenance and electric system improvements will keep Snohomish County PUD crews busy this summer as they work to maintain strong, year-round reliability for customers, especially during storm season.

These efforts also help meet growing demand driven by electrification of transportation, increased use of electric heat in new homes, and continued population growth.

Projects include:

• Brier Substation: The PUD will be upgrading the Brier Substation this year to better serve the southern portion of its service area.
• Stimson-to-Stanwood 115-kV line: To create additional redundancy and better serve the growing power demands in the northern portion of its service area, the PUD is rebuilding the Stimson-to-Stanwood 115-kV line.
• Perrinville to Maplewood 115-kV Line: To improve reliability, the PUD will rebuild the 115-kV line connecting its Perrinville and Maplewood substations.
• Jackson Powerhouse Needle Valve Rebuild: This summer, staff are performing important maintenance at the Jackson Hydroelectric Project to help ensure it continues producing energy for decades to come. After forty years of continuous service, the facility’s needle valves are being rebuilt. These components play a key role in regulating water flow that spins the turbine and ultimately generates electricity.
• Tree Maintenance: The PUD’s Vegetation Management team is performing wildfire mitigation tree work in Darrington, Gold Bar and Granite Falls. This work will help reduce wildfire risk and improve reliability. Maintenance tree work is also happening in the Clearview and Maltby areas, while Oso and Camano Island are scheduled for later this year.

To further strengthen reliability, the PUD will replace hundreds of aging poles, upgrade dozens of miles of underground cable and trim trees along more than 450 circuit miles this year.

At approximately 5:45pm today, the Everett Police Department and Everett Fire Department responded to a situation at Andy’s Place at 3301 Lombard Ave for reports of a fire and associated disturbance.

First responders determined a fire was started on the 4th floor of the large apartment complex.

Everett firefighters worked to quickly locate and extinguish the flames.

Snohomish County Scanner listed the following additional info:

• Sprinkler has extinguished fire. Subject still not coming out.
• Light smoke & water in hallway, 4th floor. Occupant barricaded, throwing stuff out the window.

Officers currently have a male in his 40s in custody.

Approximately 5 residents have been displaced due to water damage in the building. Management is assisting them with housing and resources.

The male arrestee will be booked into the Snohomish County Jail for Malicious Mischief 1 following a medical evaluation.