Archive | June, 2014

No Injuries as SUV Slips Sideways Off Everett Alley

June 17, 2014

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No injuries as a woman somehow managed to drive her SUV over the edge of an alley in the 3200 Block of Lombard. The SUV slid into a shed and the woman walked away. She was located by Everett Police and brought back to the accident scene. Looks like it will be an interesting evening […]

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New York Company Wants To Build Passenger Terminal at Paine Field in Everett, WA

June 17, 2014

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1:45pm update: Everett Mayor Ray Stephanson issued the following statement a few minutes ago regarding the proposal by Propeller to build a passenger terminal at Paine Field… “The June 16 letter from Propeller Airports to Snohomish County expressing interest in bringing limited commercial service to Paine Field represents a positive step for greater economic development […]

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Everett Animal Shelter Reunites Cat Gone For Two Years With Rightful Owners

June 16, 2014

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Here’s one of those feel good stories from the Everett Animal Shelter  (and another good reason to have your pet microchipped)… When their cat disappeared over Memorial Day weekend in 2012, Sheila Davis and her family posted flyers, drove around their neighborhood and did everything they could to find their beloved pet. But she remained […]

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Paine Field in Everett, WA Looking For New Airport Director

June 15, 2014

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They posted the job opening last Sunday and over the course of the week Dave Waggoner has let it be known he’s leaving the director’s job at Paine Field in Everett, WA. If you’re thinking of applying, the job pays between $110 – $155 thousand dollars a year. Here’s the description of what the Snohomish […]

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Traffic Slows After Truck Hits Everett Overpass

June 14, 2014

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A bit of a mess on I-5 in south Everett after a truck towing an excavator hit the overpass. Washington State Patrol Trooper Keith Leary provided MyEverettNews.com with the details and a few photos… Just after 11am this morning troopers responded to a truck pulling a trailer carrying a medium-sized excavator that struck the underneath […]

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Transformer Fire Puts Power Out in North Everett

June 13, 2014

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9:00 pm Update: Neil Neroutsos from Snohomish PUD says power went out from about 7:15 to 8:00 pm and about 300 customers were affected. Power has been restored to most customers but some traffic lights may be out a while. A reminder that if the traffic lights are out the intersection becomes a 4-way stop. […]

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Historic B-17 Bomber in Everett, WA This Weekend

June 13, 2014

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Once again the Collings Foundation is bringing their annual Wings of Freedom Tour to Everett’s Paine Field. Three historic WWII aircraft will be landing at Paine Field around 1:30pm today and be on display through Sunday. Here are all the details… Participating in the Collings Foundation’s WINGS OF FREEDOM TOUR, the Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress […]

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Jetty Island Clean-up, Food, Drink and Country Music at Port of Everett Saturday

June 12, 2014

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The Port of Everett is adding live country music to mark its participation in National Marina Day this Saturday. Here is the list of activities as described by the Port… Marina Day at the Port of Everett Marina. The day will be filled with stewardship of the Marina facilities, boating activities and entertainment! Marina Cleanup […]

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Medical Marijuana in Everett to Stay a Nuisance

June 11, 2014

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The Everett City Council tonight unanimously voted to extend the city’s ban on medical marijuana until the Washington State Legislature clarifies rules and tax implications between recreational and medicinal pot. Everett has passed rules allowing retail marijuana and expects to see its first stores open sometime next month. However due to a lack of clarity […]

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$15.00 an Hour Road Trip for Healthcare Workers Stops in Everett

June 10, 2014

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At noon today about 55 health care workers who are on a trek across Washington State held a rally in the courtyard next to the Snohomish County Administration Building in downtown Everett. They were joined by State Senator John McCoy. The rally sponsored by SEIU 775 is pushing for all long-term care workers including those […]

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