Archive | August, 2012

Staff Reductions Possible as Losses Mount at Comcast Arena at Everett

August 25, 2012

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As its anchor tenant begins their 10th season, the losses continue to mount at Comcast Arena at Everett. During Thursday’s meeting of the Public Facilities District the financial report included news that the arena is showing losses in excess of six figures for this year. Board member Mark Olson expressed concern during the meeting saying, […]

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91 Year Old Man Assaulted and Robbed at Everett Convenience Store

August 24, 2012

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A 91 year old man was assaulted and robbed at the AM/PM Mini Mart at 100th and 19th Ave. SE this afternoon. According to Everett Police Spokesman Aaron Snell just before 1:30 p.m. a 91 year old Everett man was walking to the cashier to pay for his gas when a 26 year old Everett […]

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Everett Raptors Out of IFL, Parent Co. Files For Bankruptcy

August 23, 2012

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The parent company of the Everett Raptors Football team has filed for chapter 7 bankruptcy. Northwest Pro Sports LLC filed for voluntary bankruptcy on July 30th and has a hearing coming up in Everett on September 4th. While he said he was not aware of the bankruptcy filing, Sean Whitmire of the Indoor Football League […]

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Still No Start Date for Everett Schools

August 22, 2012

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With less than two weeks to go before the traditional start of the school year there is still no hard start date for Everett Schools. According to the Everett School District website, the school district is still negotiating with teachers and the start date of the school year is a part of that negotiation. Without […]

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Red Cross Helping 7 Displaced After Duplex Fire in Everett This Morning

August 22, 2012

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7 people were displaced and damage was estimated at $300,000.00 after a duplex fire on 63rd street just south of the Everett Golf and Country Club. According to Everett Fire Marshal Rick Robinson, the fire was reported around 7:45. As the first engines arrived they found the residents outside and heavy smoke and flame coming […]

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Everett Again Offering Community Emergency Response Training Class

August 21, 2012

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The City of Everett has another 8-week session of Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) classes coming up on Thursday evenings from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. beginning Sept. 13 through Nov. 1. The eight-week course will provide a variety of disaster planning, recovery and survival skills aimed at surviving and assisting our community in disaster […]

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The Era of Washington State University in Everett Takes a Huge Step Today

August 20, 2012

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Washington State University began offering its first engineering classes in Everett today. Two dozen WSU engineering students are starting an official WSU program that will lead to a mechanical engineering degree. The Everett program includes a combination of Everett and Pullman-based faculty with courses originating both from Everett and the Pullman campus. Students will follow […]

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USS Nimitz Back Home at Naval Station Everett After More Than 2 Months at Sea

August 20, 2012

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The USS Nimitz returned to Everett this morning. Here’s the official word on what the Nimitz has been up to from Communication Specialist 3rd Class Ryan J. Mayes… The aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68) returned to its homeport of Everett, Wash., today following a 70-day underway period in support of Rim of the Pacific […]

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Cutest Dog in Everett Visits Fresh Paint and Waterfront Farmer’s Market

August 19, 2012

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I saw this little guy while at Fresh Paint and the Farmer’s Market on the Everett Waterfront Sunday afternoon. Just had to share pictures of him and the day. It was a great weekend in Everett as more than three thousand people came to downtown Everett Saturday to experience the 1st ever Everett Craft Beer […]

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Construction Underway on new Everett Farmer’s Market and Mixed-Use Development by Former Tibetan Monk

August 19, 2012

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Work has finally begun on an indoor farmer’s market and mixed use development on Grand Avenue between Wall and Hewitt. Named Pagoda Village, it’s being developed by a company called Path America formerly known as Dargey Enterprises. It’s headed by Lobsang Dargey, a former Tibetan monk who has been developing projects in Everett including the […]

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