Archive | September, 2013

Boeing First 787-9 Flight Starts in Everett, Ends in Seattle

September 17, 2013

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Here’s the re-cap of the 787-9 1st flight direct from Boeing… Newest member of efficient 787 family touches down after 5-hour-plus inaugural flight -787-9 flight-test fleet production on track; flight testing proceeding on schedule SEATTLE, Sept. 17, 2013 /PRNewswire/ — The Boeing [NYSE: BA] 787-9 Dreamliner took to the skies for the first time today, […]

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Boeing Says 787-9 First Flight 10am Tuesday Morning at Everett’s Paine Field

September 16, 2013

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Boeing released this photo of the Boeing 787-9 doing taxi tests at Paine Field Monday evening. The company says depending on weather and other factors the first flight of the newest model will happen at 10:00am at Paine Field in Everett. You can follow the first flight online by clicking here.

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Everett Silvertips Undefeated in Pre-Season – Home Opener Set For Saturday

September 15, 2013

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With a 5-3 victory over Seattle last night the Everett Silvertips went 7-0 in the Pre-season. Here’s a re-cap of last night’s game… The Everett Silvertips scored three goals in less than 90 seconds late in the first period to pave the way for a 5-3 victory over the Seattle Thunderbirds Saturday night at the […]

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United Way Days of Caring Continues in Everett and Snohomish County

September 14, 2013

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The United Way of Snohomish County says more than 100 volunteers have checked in to take on projects on Day 2 of the annual Days of Caring. You can click here to see some great photos from projects throughout Everett and Snohomish County.

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Military Couple Launch Retail Store in Everett

September 13, 2013

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The grand opening is set for Monday inside the Macy’s wing of the Everett Mall for Vapor Eruption LLC, a store that sells electronic cigarettes. Co-owner Jeremy Wilson is an active duty Naval officer and his wife is recently retired from the Navy. “We plan on employing four people to start, with more hires possible […]

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Days of Caring Happening Friday and Saturday in Everett and Snohomish County

September 12, 2013

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If you see groups of people in t-shirts working in and around your favorite Everett non-profit Friday or Saturday its a good bet they’re participating in United Way of Snohomish County’s annual Days of Caring. This year nearly 1000 volunteers will work at various non-profits cleaning, building, organizing and just lending a hand. Here’s a […]

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City of Everett Ready to Pay Damage Claims From Recent Rainstorms

September 12, 2013

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Just got this in from the City of Everett… Mayor Ray Stephanson and the Everett City Council announced Wednesday, Sept. 11, that the city will resolve all reasonable claims related to recent heavy rain storms. Many Everett homes and businesses were flooded during two heavy rain storms on Aug. 29 and Sept. 6. “Our sympathies […]

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Everett Reveals Favorite Street Tunes Piano

September 12, 2013

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The votes are in! Amber Forrest, a local artist and children’s book illustrator, is the winner the 2013 People’s Choice Award winner for the Everett Street Tunes project. Forrest’s brightly-colored, whimsical piano earned the most votes of the 18 pianos scattered throughout Everett’s downtown in August.     “I felt elated when I heard that I […]

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Only Crime in Everett Bomb Scare May Be Littering

September 11, 2013

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Thursday Update 2:45pm: Everett Police issued a brief update saying it was a rice cooker and not a pressure cooker. Editor’s Note: 4:00pm Just received an update to the Everett Police Press Release below that it was a customer who called 9-1-1 and not a clerk. The update also says there is no video or […]

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Metal Recycling Event to Benefit Everett High Band

September 11, 2013

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The Seagull Band Boosters (Everett High School Band), is a 501(c)(3) organization that will be holding a scrap metal drive this Saturday September 14, 2013 from 9:00am – 3:00pm in front of the High School at 2416 Colby Ave. All proceeds will benefit the EHS band program including new instruments, trips, and other learning and […]

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