Archive | January, 2013

United Way to Open Free Tax Preparation Sites in Everett on Tuesday

January 21, 2013

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Once again the United Way of Snohomish County is offering free tax preparation for those making $51,000 a year or less. Here’s everything you need to know from Neil Parekh at United Way of Snohomish County… Last year, volunteers at the three free tax preparation sites in Everett organized by United Way of Snohomish County […]

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A Break in Downtown Everett’s Fog

January 20, 2013

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Snohomish County Deputy Executive Gary Haakenson took this picture out of the window of his office on the Snohomish County campus today. Thanks to Teresa Wipple of MyEdmondsNews.com for passing it along.

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12-year-olds Rescued After Falling Thru Ice on Everett’s Beverly Lake

January 20, 2013

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Quick thinking neighbors saved two 12 year olds after they fell thru the ice on Everett’s Beverly Lake Sunday afternoon. Around 1:00pm Everett Police and Fire crews were called to the Shoreside Village apartments on 75th street in central Everett after a report of two people falling thru the ice. By the time crews arrived, […]

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Mystery Power Outage Hits Downtown Everett

January 19, 2013

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The Snohomish PUD is still trying to figure out how a circuit opened leaving most of the downtown Everett without power Saturday morning. PUD Spokesman Bob Bolerjack says power went out about 10:15am and was restored at 10:47am. He said PUD crews found no quick explanation for the cause of the power outage but were […]

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Cajun Food Back in Downtown Everett

January 18, 2013

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Downtown Everett’s revolving restaurant scene continues as Craving Cajun Grill opens in the space formerly occupied by “Stuff What I Like” at 2915 Colby Avenue. The grand opening is set for Saturday as tonight the restaurant holds its soft opening. The restaurant is owned by husband and wife team Cynthia and Calvin Bowens. They’re both […]

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In Spite Of Boeing’s Issues, Aerospace Training Accelerates in Everett

January 17, 2013

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Everett Community College has announced its first class of Manufacturing Pre-Employment students have received their certificates. A second class is ramping up to start in February. The program is a first step for people wanting to work in Aerospace. Here’s the update provided by Everett Community College… EVERETT, Wash. – Twenty-five students were the first […]

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Free Flu and Whooping Cough Clinic in Everett Friday

January 17, 2013

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Low income and uninsured residents of Everett can get free flu shots as part of the WorkSource Community Resource Fair at Everett Station. The Fair will be held Friday January 18th from 10:00am – 2:00pm. There are 200 doses of the flu shots as well as 200 doses of whooping-cough vaccine. The fair will provide […]

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Here’s Boeing’s Best and Final Offer to Everett Engineers

January 17, 2013

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Boeing has rejected SPEEA’s offer of a contract extension and instead made what they say is their best and final contract offer. Here it is sent out a few minutes ago by Boeing… Boeing Makes Best-and-Final Contract Offer to SPEEA – Market-leading offer includes 5 percent annual salary increases – No increase in employee health […]

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Free Ice Skating and Flu Shots Together in Everett

January 16, 2013

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Comcast Arena at Everett has announced an unusual partnership offering an afternoon of free ice skating and flu shots. Here are the details… The Comcast Arena is putting flu season on ice. On Saturday, January 26, the Comcast Arena will host a free public skate and vaccination clinic to serve uninsured and low-income adults in […]

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Everett Community College Names New Nursing Building After Local Mountain

January 16, 2013

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That gleaming new building on Broadway in North Everett has officially been named Liberty Hall. Here’s the press release from EvCC… Everett Community College has named its new nursing and health sciences building Liberty Hall after Liberty Mountain. Opening in April 2013, Liberty Hall will be home to the college’s nursing, medical assisting and phlebotomy […]

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