Archive | March, 2011

Welcome Back to Everett USS Momsen and USS Abraham Lincoln today.

March 24, 2011

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Shortly after 8:00 this morning the USS Momsen will arrive at Naval Station Everett with the Lincoln expected to arrive around 11:00am. It won’t be just sailors who will be getting off the ships as many family members have been on a “Tiger Cruise” sailing from San Diego to Everett to experience what life is […]

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Opposition Growing to Charlie Sheen in Everett – “Charity Not Charlie” Campaign Grows International

March 23, 2011

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It’s been interesting to see the uproar being caused by the announcement that Charlie Sheen is coming to Everett on May 3rd. Today, Julie Muhlstein in this morning’s Daily Herald had a column about the appearance sending the wrong message on drug abuse and reminding people that the show was for those 18 and over. […]

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Curbside Food Drive This Morning from 7a – 10a at Comcast Arena Everett

March 23, 2011

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Got this word from Comcast Arena and the Washington Stealth…The Washington Stealth and Northwest Harvest are teaming up in the fight against hunger with a pair of food drives on March 23 and 25. Members of the Stealth organization will join Northwest Harvest volunteers for a curbside food drive in front of the Comcast Arena […]

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Everett Salary Review Commission – No Raises Since 2008, None Until 2013

March 22, 2011

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Only two people spoke at the Public Hearing held by the Everett Salary Review Commission yesterday. Both said they wanted to adjust the salaries of council members based on the way they were performing on the job. That won’t be happening as the commission sets the salaries for the position, not the person. Elected office […]

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Everett Police Chief to Delay Retirement Until After Internal Investigation of Shooting.

March 21, 2011

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City of Everett Public Information Director Kate Reardon just sent our this note regarding Chief Jim Scharf’s Retirement this afternoon. Kathy Atwood had been tapped to replace Scharf on April 1st. EVERETT – Everett Mayor Ray Stephanson announced today that Police Chief Jim Scharf will remain in his position until the conclusion of the Everett […]

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Everett is Getting a New Radio Station. What Should Be On It?

March 21, 2011

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The FCC has given final approval for a new radio station to serve Everett and the surrounding communities. Technically licensed to Snohomish, AM 1520 will be operated out of the studios that house KRKO AM 1380 in Downtown Everett. Owned by the Skotdal brothers, Craig and Andy (who also own KRKO), the new station is […]

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Gerry Andal Obituary Posted Today in Seattle Times, Public Memorial Next Sunday

March 20, 2011

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I came across the obituary for Gerry Andal this morning in the Seattle Times. There is another ‘Ghost Rider in the Sky’ now as Gerry Andal, and friend to so many, passed away on March 11, 2011, due to complications from heart surgery. Born April 18th, 1943, in Melfort, Saskatchewan, Gerry’s biggest passions as a […]

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Everett Silvertips Make The Playoffs for the Eighth Time in A Row!

March 20, 2011

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The streak is alive! The Tips have now made the WHL Playoffs every year since they started play in 2003. Never been to a Silvertips game? Here’s what to expect, [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=14NpyKuRtKE&w=640&h=390]Here’s the playoff information so far… Eight Straight: The ‘Tips Are Playoff Bound The Everett Silvertips have secured a playoff berth for the eighth consecutive […]

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The Most Asked Question by Charlie Sheen Ticket Buyers at Comcast Arena Everett

March 19, 2011

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“If he dies, do we get our money back?” Seriously. that was the question I heard the most while talking with ticket buyers outside the box office this morning. Mark and Molly a brother and sister from Everett were excited to get their hands on some tickets…[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1ltIGOXrhpc&w=640&h=390] The answer to the question by the way […]

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Meet The First Person to Buy Charlie Sheen Tickets at Comcast Arena Everett

March 19, 2011

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Terry from Lake Stevens was the first of 8 people I found in line when the Comcast Arena Box Office opened in Everett this morning. Here’s what he had to say about his $179.00 investment in Charlie Sheen… [youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AzNuzo6FOD0&hl=en&fs=1] I’m still encouraging people to skip the Charlie Sheen show and donate to a local […]

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