Archive | February, 2012

Everett High Blood Drive Making a Difference

February 29, 2012

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Another good news story we’re happy to share… Leadership students at Everett High School (EHS) hosted Puget Sound Blood Center in February and received the following thank you from Gayle Richards, Donor Resources Representative. Student-initiated blood drives are a major source of blood for the Center, and Richards’ note indicates more than 100 patients will […]

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Boeing Delivers Huge Everett Built Business Jet to Mystery Customer

February 28, 2012

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They’re still not saying to whom, but at mid-day, Boeing delivered its first 747-8 Intercontinental passenger plane to a mystery buyer. EVERETT, Wash., Feb. 28, 2012 /PRNewswire/ — Boeing (NYSE: BA) celebrated a major achievement in the effort to create a Queen of the Skies for the 21st Century, delivering the first 747-8 Intercontinental VIP […]

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Should the Snohomish County Executive Get a Raise? Other Electeds? Citizen Input Sought

February 27, 2012

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The Snohomish County Salary Review Commission has announced a number of meetings as they work to set salaries for all elected Snohomish County officials except judges. In addition to the County Executive, members of the Snohomish County Council, the Sheriff, Auditor, Treasurer, Clerk, Assessor and Prosecutor all have their salaries reviewed every two years by […]

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Final Appeal For Fired Everett Police Officer Set for March 14th – 16th

February 26, 2012

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A date has finally been set for the arbitration hearing for Troy Meade, the Everett Police officer fired for violating Everett Police Department policy in the shooting of Niles Meservey on June 10th, 2009 behind the Chuckwagon restaurant. On July 1st, 2011 Meade was fired by Everett Police Chief Jim Scharf. That action was upheld […]

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Everett’s New Indoor Football Team Plays First Game Today

February 25, 2012

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The Everett Raptors kick off their season today. They’re on the road facing off against the Tri-Cities Fever. The Raptors home opener is next Thursday (March 1st) against the Allen Wranglers. In all the Raptors will play seven home games at Comcast Arena Everett. Tonight’s game starts at 7:05pm and will air live on Classic […]

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Everett Planning Commission Votes for Evergreen Way to be Revitalized, Redeveloped Around Swift Bus Rapid Transit

February 25, 2012

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Stretching from Everett’s “gateway” at 41st street and flowing south past the city limits toward Lynnwood, Evergreen Way is gearing for a major transformation as an economic engine and growth corridor for Everett’s future. At their recent meeting, the city’s planning commission voted unanimously to send the Evergreen Way Revitalization Plan including new zoning standards […]

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Country Star Dierks Bentley Coming Back to Everett

February 24, 2012

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Comcast Arena at Everett announced today that Dierks Bentley will be bringing his Country and Cold Cans Tour to town on Saturday April 21st. Bentley has been in Everett before, performing with Miranda Lambert back in December of 2006. Nearly 6000 fans saw that show and given the number of hits Bentley has had since, […]

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Congressman Larsen Urges Postmaster to Reconsider Closure of Everett Facility

February 23, 2012

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Today the U.S. Post Office announced plans to include the Everett Mail Processing Facility on Hardeson road among several sites to be closed in a cost cutting measure. Dozens of employees would lose their jobs in Everett and this afternoon U.S. Congressman Rick Larsen sent the following letter urging the Postmaster General to reconsider. You […]

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Three Sports in Three Days at Comcast Arena Everett – Lacrosse, Basketball, Hockey

February 23, 2012

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It’s a big weekend for fans of three very different sports in downtown Everett. Tomorrow night the Washington Stealth Lacrosse Team will take the field against the Minnesota Swarm. Saturday night the Harlem Globetrotters basketball team will take to the hardwood in their annual appearance at Comcast Arena Everett and finally, Sunday afternoon, the Everett […]

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Long Time Everett Community College Teacher Wins State Award

February 23, 2012

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In the midst of all the chaos in the world lately here’s a bit of bright news from Everett Community College… EvCC Instructor Wins State Award for Contributions to Teaching and Learning EVERETT, Wash. – Everett Community College English instructor Lolly Smith is one of four in Washington to receive the Anna Sue McNeill Assessment, […]

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