Archive | February, 2011

Everett Will Not Comment on Police Shooting Settlement

February 16, 2011

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While KIRO TV and The Herald are reporting that there has been a settlement between the family of Niles Meservey and the city of Everett in the amount of $500,000.00, the City says no comment until City Council approval next week. Here is a statement from Everett Public Information Director Kate Reardon, Media: The City […]

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Who Will Run For Office in Everett?

February 16, 2011

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The official filing period doesn’t open until June 6th but I’m already seeing notices from candidates in my mail asking for donations. There are several positions open in Everett. On the Everett City Council…Position 4 held by Ron Gipson, Position 5 held by Drew Nielsen, Position 6 held by Brenda Stonecipher and Position 7 held […]

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Everett Police Outnumber Suspected Burglars Six Cars To One. EPD Now Hiring.

February 15, 2011

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Good catch this afternoon for Everett Police after a report of a burglary in South Everett where five suspects jumped into the getaway car. The picture shows the scene after police spotted the car on Holly Drive just south of Rosewood Avenue. By the way, the Everett Police Department is hiring. Click here to find […]

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Everett Flower Store to do More Than 2000 Arrangements Today. 3 Generations Keep It Growing

February 14, 2011

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It’s not even one of their busiest Valentine’s Days but the crew at Stadium Flowers at the corner of 37th and Broadway will put out more than 2000 floral arrangements by close of business today. Originally a supermarket that sold a few flowers, it became a full-fledged flower shop in 1988. Click here to read […]

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It’s A Big Day at Boeing Everett. New 747-8 Intercontinental Launch Celebration

February 13, 2011

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Boeing is throwing a party at its Everett Plant today for the new 747-8 Intercontinental. You can view a live webcast of the event here or head over to the Future of Flight on the west side of Paine Field and try to take in the view with 10,000 or so others.

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Interesting Everett People Inaugural Edition, Jeff Aaron “The Fish”

February 12, 2011

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Every Weekend I’ll try to bring you an update on someone I think is both interesting and has a connection to Everett. In addition to telling a bit about them, I’ll also ask 5 Questions About Everett. You can click the Audio Link above their picture to hear their answers. For our inaugural edition I […]

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Here’s a Great Way To Embarrass Your Teenager

February 12, 2011

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I saw this car while driving on Broadway in Everett. After I snapped the photo I got back a safe distance…

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Everett Top Foods Closes Tomorrow, 59 of 60 Employees take jobs at other Top/Haggen Stores

February 11, 2011

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Stopped in and had a chat with one of the managers of the Everett Top Foods store today and he confirmed that tomorrow is the last day. He said that 59 out of 60 employees are taking positions at other Top and Haggen Food stores in the area and that the 60th employee decided to […]

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Snohomish County Exec Not Concerned if Jobs Land in Everett, Other Cities or Unincorporated Areas, Just That They Land in Snohomish County

February 11, 2011

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Got a timeline from the County of what led Snohomish County Executive Aaron Reardon to announce a new bottling plant was coming to the City of Everett. It seems the major point the County is making is that they want to bring jobs anywhere within Snohomish County. Here’s the timeline… 1. Snohomish County is actively […]

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Proposed Water Bottling Plant Likely Doesn’t Need Everett City Council Approval

February 10, 2011

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As long as the water bottling operation announced by Snohomish County Executive Aaron Reardon meets zoning requirements, special approval from the Everett City Council won’t be required. Unlike the proposal by Tethys Enterprises, (which was ultimately rejected by Everett Mayor Ray Stephanson after 14 months of negotiations), the plan by Evergreen Bottling is a much […]

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