Archive | November, 2013

Everett to Mark World AIDS Day With Remembrance Walk Plus a Week of Free Testing

November 30, 2013

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Word from Suzanne Pate at the Snohomish Health District that the public is welcome to free events in downtown Everett to commemorate World AIDS Day 2013 on Sunday, Dec. 1. Three community partners will sponsor a memorial walk and program that afternoon to build awareness of the impact HIV/AIDS has on our community. All activities […]

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Downtown Everett Merchants Embrace Shop Small With Holiday Stroll

November 30, 2013

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In a combined marketing effort, the folks at ExperienceEverett.com (which is funded by the City of Everett) have partnered with DowntownEverett.com (funded by Skotdal Real Estate) to urge people to shop businesses and restaurants in the downtown Everett core. The two have partnered on a website HolidaysinEverett.com that lists special offers, coupons and provides a […]

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Annual Everett Transit Stuff-A-Bus Underway at Silver Lake Fred Meyer

November 30, 2013

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The annual Stuff a Bus charity drive benefitting local families returns today for its 10th consecutive year. Stuff a Bus is sponsored by the Amalgamated Transit Union Local 883 (ATU 883) in partnership with Fred Meyer and Everett Transit. “Stuff a Bus has become a fixture at the Murphy’s Corner Fred Meyer store each December,” […]

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Multiple Units Damaged in Fire at South Everett Storage Facility

November 29, 2013

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Everett Fire Marshal Rick Robinson says multiple units were damaged in a fire at a storage facility in south Everett this morning… Everett Fire Department crews were dispatched at 9:01 a.m. to a report of smoke coming from the roof of a single-story mini-storage building in the 10900 block of Evergreen Way. Arriving crews found […]

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Annual Woman Locks Self in Her Car on Thanksgiving 9-1-1 Call

November 28, 2013

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Editor’s Note: As a treat for you this year we are again reposting our 2011 story about a woman who locked herself inside her car on Thanksgiving and couldn’t seem to get out. She decided her best course of action was to call 9-1-1. Happy Thanksgiving… Usually people call police when they accidentally lock themselves […]

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Everett to Spend $500,000.00 to Replace 15 Police Cars with Sport Utility Vehicles

November 27, 2013

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The Everett City Council today voted unanimously to spend half a million dollars on 15 Sport Utility Vehicles to begin replacing the city’s aging police cars. The replacement funds come from the 2013 and 2014 budgets and are not an unanticipated expense. The vehicles, known as Police Interceptor Utility replace the Crown Victoria models discontinued […]

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Woody’s Weed Warehouse one of 4 Locations on Everett’s Retail Pot List

November 26, 2013

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The Washington State Liquor Control Board has released the first wave of applicants who want to be in the legal pot business in Everett. Applications began coming in early last week and so far there are 5 different retailers at 4 different locations in the applicant pool… Bud Man, LLC at 1520 Broadway in north […]

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Everett Public Schools Foundation Announces Nearly $30k in Grants

November 26, 2013

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44 different programs have been awarded grants by the Everett Public Schools Foundation. Kristi Dutton sent along this list of where the money will be used. For a full breakout of what each grant will be used for, click here. The Everett Public Schools Foundation is proud to announce the award of 44 Classroom Grants […]

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New Courthouse to be Built Across From Comcast Arena at Everett

November 25, 2013

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The Snohomish County Council today voted 3-2 to construct a new 9 story courthouse across the street from Comcast Arena at Everett. Currently there’s a parking lot on that site which is at the Northwest corner of Wall and Oakes. Here’s the official press release… Members of the Snohomish County Council voted today, Nov. 25, […]

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Photos as Everett Firefighters Feed Hundreds of Seniors Turkey Dinner in Everett

November 24, 2013

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The Everett Firefighters Association served hundreds of turkey dinners to seniors in Everett Sunday afternoon. Thanks to Kaylee Gervasi for these photos from what appeared to be a very successful event.

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