Archive | June, 2012

Arlington’s Loss is Everett’s Gain as Petite Sweet Bakery and Cafe Opens at Old Pave’ Location in Downtown Everett

June 14, 2012

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A smaller location and more foot traffic led to the decision to move Petite Sweet Bakery from Arlington to Everett. Open for just two days, customers are already flocking into the former location of Pave’ at 2613 Colby in downtown Everett. (Financial issues reportedly caused Pave’ to close back in December) Petite Sweet began in […]

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Happy Flag Day! Everett Compay Offering Free Flag Exchange This Week

June 14, 2012

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McClain Insurance in South Everett is offering a free flag exchange thru Friday while supplies last. Owner Claudia McClain says this is the 5th or 6th year they’ve done a flag exchange. “We love hearing the stories that people have about the old flags they are exchanging,” said McClain. “We’ve arranged with local Boy Scout […]

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Signups Now Open For Casino Road Futbol Academy as Second Week Added in North Everett

June 14, 2012

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Last year we told you about the Casino Road Futbol Academy, a great program that helps disadvantaged kids in Everett in a positive, fun and healthy environment.  The Everett Police Department partners with the Mukilteo and Everett School Districts along with businesses and community volunteers to put on the week-long program. The idea for the […]

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Island County Prosecutor: Here’s Why No Charges Were Filed Against Aaron Reardon

June 13, 2012

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:   June 13, 2012 – ISLAND COUNTY PROSECUTOR DECLINES TO FILE CHARGES AGAINST SNOHOMISH COUNTY EXECUTIVE AARON REARDON   After review of the comprehensive investigation conducted by the Washington State Patrol, I have concluded that there is insufficient evidence to justify filing criminal charges against Snohomish County Executive Aaron Reardon. The crux of […]

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No Charges Against Aaron Reardon – King5 News

June 13, 2012

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King 5 News is reporting the Island County Prosecutor has decided there is insufficient evidence to charge Snohomish County Executive Aaron Reardon with any crime. Here is their initial report.

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Aquasox Versus Merchants in Annual Everett Cup at Memorial Stadium Tonight

June 13, 2012

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What’s the Everett Cup? It’s the annual pre-season tune up for the Everett Aquasox and a chance for the Everett Merchants to play before a bigger audience and raise some funds. Established in 2004, the majority of the games have been won by the Aquasox but in both 2007 and 2010 the Merchants surprised the […]

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Closure of Everett Postal Facility on Hardeson Road Postponed Until 2013

June 13, 2012

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Today Congressman Rick Larsen announced that the US Postal Service had agreed to postpone the closure of the mail processing facility on Hardeson Road in South Everett. The postponement means next day mail service will continue and there should be no adverse affect on the all mail primary election in August. About 300 people work […]

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Everett Gas Station Owner Selling Unleaded at $3.89 a Gallon, Plans to Lower Price More

June 12, 2012

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If you’ve ever driven by the General Brushless Car Wash on Evergreen Way in Everett you’ve likely seen the funny sayings on the readerboard. Today when I drove by, I saw on the sign that unleaded gas was $3.89. Since that’s much less than other stations are charging, I stopped in to ask the owner […]

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How An Arbitrator Decided to Uphold The Firing of Everett Police Officer Troy Meade

June 12, 2012

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You can click here to read the arbitrator’s 56 page decision…Everett-EPOA (Meade Decision)-6-9-10 On May 31st, My Everett News obtained the transcripts of the arbitration hearings in the Troy Meade appeal. Officer Meade was fired by Everett Police Chief Jim Scharf for shooting Niles Meservey. Meade filed a response to the firing but the Mayor […]

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City of Everett Wins Arbitration – Firing of Officer Troy Meade is Upheld

June 11, 2012

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Saying the arbitrator’s decision would stand on its own, the City of Everett today released the decision of the arbitrator in the firing of Everett Police Officer Troy Meade. My Everett News has received the entire testimony of the hearing and will be going thru it. For now, here is the conclusion reached by the […]

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