Archive | May, 2012

Congressman Larsen Calls Closure of Everett Mail Processing Facility “Outrageous”

May 18, 2012

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Congressman Rick Larsen is urging the Postmaster General to reconsider the closure of the mail processing facility on Hardeson road in south Everett. Here’s a release from his office detailing his reasons… WASHINGTON—Rep. Rick Larsen, WA-02, issued the following statement today after the U.S. Postal Service announced that it is moving forward with its plan […]

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Ebey Slough Bridge Between Everett and Marysville to Shut Down Tonight, Weekend

May 17, 2012

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Here’s an important update from the DOT for drivers who use 529 between Everett and Marysville… MARYSVILLE – Drivers headed to or from Marysville tonight or this weekend will need to plan ahead for closures of State Route 529 at the Ebey Slough Bridge. Crews will close southbound SR 529 at the Ebey Slough Bridge at 8 p.m. […]

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Cell Phones and Radios Help Everett Police Nab Two Suspects Wanted in Multiple Crimes

May 17, 2012

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A sharp-eyed officer, calls from the public and flooding the area with marked and unmarked police cars led Everett Police to the arrests of a man and woman for multiple crimes this morning. Details are still being gathered but Everett Police Lt. Robert Goetz confirms that two people are in custody following a short police […]

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Downtown Everett Preps for Cruzin’ to Colby 2012

May 17, 2012

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Everett’s public works department is re-striping parking spaces along Colby in downtown Everett this morning as they prepare for the annual Memorial Day Weekend car show. This is the 12th year that the Seattle Rod-Tiques have put on the event which takes place the Sunday and Monday of Memorial Day Weekend. Again this year, there […]

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Everett Aquasox Annual Fan Fest Set For Sunday

May 17, 2012

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It’s getting close to summer. Here’s the proof from the Everett Aquasox… The 14th annual Everett AquaSox FanFest will be held on Sunday, May 20th at Everett Memorial Stadium (3900 Broadway, Everett) from 11am-2pm. FanFest is a free event for the public, giving fans the opportunity to visit the stadium, enjoy ballpark favorites, meet the […]

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Emotional Everett City Council Meeting Expected Tonight

May 16, 2012

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The Everett City Council has postponed several items on tonight’s agenda. This evening will be the first city council meeting since the death of councilman Drew Nielsen in a rafting accident this past weekend and there will likely be many emotional tributes. Among the items postponed are the Mayor’s Youth Achievement Awards as well as […]

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After 9 Years, a Bad Mark for Everett School District by State Auditor.

May 16, 2012

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The Everett School District is addressing a recent report by the State Auditor that shows some negative information in a recent audit. Here’s the school district release: After nine years of audits with no findings, Everett Public Schools’ May 14 state audit report includes a finding about the timing of some school construction expenses for […]

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Search For Boater Missing Off Jetty Island Ends Without Recovery

May 15, 2012

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Here’s the latest update on the search for the man missing when the boat he and another man were in capsized Monday afternoon… EVERETT – Emergency responders ended their search at about 5:30 p.m. tonight for a missing man believed to be in Port Gardner Bay after the 12-foot boat he was in capsized on […]

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Video Update…Boat Located, Search Continues for Missing Boater Off Everett’s Jetty Island

May 15, 2012

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Everett Police Lt. Robert Goetz has confirmed that searchers have located the boat that capsized off Jetty Island yesterday afternoon. Two men were aboard the boat and both went into the water. One man was rescued by boaters while the search continues for the other. Goetz said he didn’t believe that either man was wearing […]

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Crews to Resume Search For Missing Boater Off Everett’s Jetty Island

May 15, 2012

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Crews are again searching the area north of Jetty Island near the mouth of the Snohomish River for a man presumed drowned yesterday. The US Coast Guard, Everett Police and Fire, Snohomish County Sheriff’s Office Dive Teams and even the Seattle Police Marine Patrol spent hours yesterday searching for the man who reportedly was with […]

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