Archive | May, 2014

Everett Employee Health Plan Leading to Huge “Cadillac Tax” Under Affordable Care Act

May 21, 2014

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While health care is a major cost for most all employers, the city of Everett’s generous employee health benefits may cost it more than $1.5 million dollars in a so-called “Cadillac Tax” under the Affordable Care Act. That wouldn’t kick in until 2018 but several city council members are expressing concern that the city would […]

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Food on Stove Cause of Everett Apartment Fire

May 21, 2014

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Quick work this afternoon by workers at the Everett Housing Authority and Everett Firefighters following a kitchen fire in an apartment in the 1300 block of Fir Street in north Everett. Everett Assistant Fire Marshal Eric Hicks tells MyEverettNews.com that a neighbor spotted smoke coming out a kitchen window. That neighbor called Everett Housing Authority […]

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Classic Cars Cruzin Colby and Titan Tanks Tangling in Everett This Memorial Day Weekend

May 21, 2014

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A big Memorial Day weekend in Everett as two annual events return. First It’s the 18th annual Cruzin’ to Colby celebration on Sunday and Monday. This is the 15th year the Seattle Rod-Tiques have sponsored the event in downtown Everett. The other big deal set for Memorial Day is the now annual Tank Fest at […]

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Everett Rowing Teams Heading to National Championships

May 20, 2014

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A beautiful day like today makes you appreciate the water and nobody appreciates the water more than members of the Everett Rowing Association who passed along some great news today… The Everett Rowing Association Junior Team just returned from our District Championships, where we qualified 2 crews to travel to the National Championships. Here are […]

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Hit and Run Driver Does Serious Damage to South Everett Safeway

May 19, 2014

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Everett Police are still investigating what caused the driver of a small SUV to back into the Safeway at 7601 Evergreen Way and then take off at a high rate of speed. The SUV was found a short time later in the parking lot of the Everett Fred Meyer. At this time traffic detectives are […]

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Just One Challenger for Everett City Council Position 7

May 19, 2014

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With filing for the fall primary now over it appears that Rich Anderson, who was appointed to his Everett City Council seat last November, will move right to the general election to face Judy Tuohy. They were the only two to file for election even though the last two vacancies on the Everett City Council […]

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Everett Teen Wins Appointment to West Point

May 19, 2014

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While we do report more than our fair share of breaking news and crime stories, MyEverettNews.com is also happy to share this reminder that there are far more kids in Everett doing positive things than negative… Michael Wanner, son of Kurt and Ann Wanner of Everett, WA, has received an appointment for the Class of […]

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Stunning Opening Day on Everett Waterfront for Everett Farmers Market

May 18, 2014

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We’ll let the pictures tell the story. You can find more on the Everett Farmers Market website… The Everett Farmers Market operates on the Everett Waterfront just north of Lombardi’s every Sunday from 11am – 4pm through October 5th. [ad#Google 4]

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Everett Community College Precision Machining Program Boasts Impressive Job Placement

May 18, 2014

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If you know of someone interested in becoming a machinist, Everett Community College will be holding an information session this Tuesday for its precision machining program. The program boast 90% placement of students who complete the course. Learn about Everett Community College’s precision machining program and find out why 90 percent of the program’s graduates […]

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Everett Police Investigate Saturday Morning Shooting on East Casino Road

May 17, 2014

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12:30pm Update from Everett Police: Everett Police Sgt. Dalberg tells MyEverettNews.com that the person who was shot is a man in his 40s. He suffered a non-life-threatening wound to the neck. Dalberg says a language barrier and lack of cooperation are both hindering the investigation and urged anyone with information to call the Everett Police […]

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