Archive | February, 2014

Does One Daytime Council Meeting a Month Hamper Diversity on Everett City Council?

February 5, 2014

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[ad#Google Adsense-2] The Everett City Council tonight took up the issue of its meeting schedule. By ordinance, the city council meets each Wednesday evening at 6:30pm except for the 4th Wednesday of the month when they meet at 12:30pm. They’ve been doing that since 2010. A new ordinance has been introduced asking that the one […]

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Extra Rail Cars Added to Sounder Trains in Everett for Wednesday’s Seahawks Celebration

February 4, 2014

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[ad#Google Adsense-2] Sound Transit is adding extra rail cars to its trains out of Everett Wednesday morning for those going to the Seahawks parade and celebration in Seattle. Sound Transit says additional cars will be added to the 6:45 a.m. (#1705) and 7:15 a.m. (#1707) trains leaving Everett Station and the 4:05 p.m. (#1700) and […]

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Annual Daddy Daughter Dance This Weekend in Everett, WA

February 4, 2014

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[ad#Google Adsense-2] The Everett Parks Department is holding one of its most popular events of the year this Friday and Saturday at Floral Hall in Everett’s Forest Park. Here’s what you need to know to take part in the annual Daddy Daughter Dance… Generate grins and create loving memories at the popular Valentine’s Day-themed dance […]

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Utility Work to Cause Traffic Delays in Central Everett

February 4, 2014

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A heads up from the city of Everett regarding utility work over the next couple of days… City crews will work in the intersection of Beverly Lane and Pecks Drive, from 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday, Feb. 5 and 6. The northbound lane of Beverly Lane will be closed and traffic will […]

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Everett School Board Back to Full Strength With Selection of Traci Mitchell

February 3, 2014

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[ad#Google Adsense-2] Following an interview session with five candidates, the Everett School Board tonight selected Traci Mitchell to fill out the term of Jessica Olsen who resigned last month. Here’s the update from tonight’s meeting from Mary Waggoner at Everett Schools… On Feb. 3, 2014 the Everett Public Schools Board of Directors interviewed five candidates […]

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No, Everett Schools Won’t Close Wednesday For Seahawks Celebration

February 3, 2014

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[ad#Google Adsense-2] Because some of you asked, we asked and the official word from Everett Public Schools is no, they won’t be letting kids out of school in Everett so they can attend the Seahawks celebration in Seattle on Wednesday. In talking to Mary Waggoner at Everett Public Schools, there are no current plans for […]

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2 Pedestrians Struck in Everett Crosswalk – Alcohol Possibly Involved

February 2, 2014

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[ad#Google Adsense-2] Everett Police traffic detectives are on the scene of a crash that sent two pedestrians to Providence Regional Medical Center Sunday evening. Details are still scarce as the investigation is in its early stages. Everett Police Spokesman Aaron Snell tells MyEverettNews.com two pedestrians were in the crosswalk at 5th avenue west and West […]

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Everett Middle School Robotics Team Headed to State Semi-Finals

February 2, 2014

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[ad#Google Adsense-2] Here’s a great story about how one Everett, WA Middle School is applying STEM (science, technology engineering and mathematics) skills to take kids beyond the classroom… On Saturday, Jan. 18, Gateway Middle School’s robotics team placed sixth in the FIRST Lego League competition. As a result, they are advancing to the state semi-finals, […]

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Racing Trucks May Have Caused Everett Crash on I-5 Saturday

February 1, 2014

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[ad#Google Adsense-2] Traffic was backed up in Everett Saturday afternoon as a result of a serious injury collision that may have been caused by two vehicles racing. According to the Washington State Patrol a red Chevy Equinox was going northbound on I-5 near 41st when it swerved to avoid the two racing vehicles and struck […]

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Everett Drop Outs Can Re-Engage to Get High School Diploma and College Credit

February 1, 2014

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[ad#Google Adsense-2] Enrollment is underway in Everett for people aged 16 – 20, who have dropped out of high school, to get a chance to get both their high school diploma and college credits at the same time. Here’s the information from Everett Community College… Students age 16-21 who have dropped out of high school […]

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