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Great news from ChildStrive (formerly The Little Red School House) on Casino Road… ChildStrive has been awarded a Leadership Development and Planning grant from the Satterberg Foundation of Seattle. The 3-year $75,000 grant allows ChildStrive to increase its capacity by providing leadership training at every level within the organization, assist with strategic planning, and effectively […]

Everett Police Chief Dan Templeman addressed the Everett City Council Wednesday night to give an update on crime in Everett and the statistics they are using in a data-driven approach to crime fighting in the city. Templeman told the council the top five factors impacting crime in Everett were: 1. Drug Activity – Heroin use […]

It’s time again for the annual free car wash at Brown Bear in Everett at 3523 Broadway in north Everett. Here are all the details from the good folks at Brown Bear… Brown Bear Car Wash will add sparkle and shine to thousands of cars and trucks this Thursday (August 21) with free car washes […]

After Everett Mayor Ray Stephanson ordered the parks department to halt the plan to remove 80 trees from Legion Park, as part of a clean up by the State Department of Ecology, the entire cleanup plan has been halted. Here’s the latest from Meghan Pembroke at the City of Everett… The City of Everett and […]

If you have the unfortunate situation of being arrested and booked into the Snohomish County Jail in downtown Everett and find yourself a little short on cash for your bail, no worries. Now you can charge your bail on your credit card. Here’s the new policy as set forth in an email from Sheri Ireton […]

The Everett City Council will get a briefing Wednesday night on the proposed 4-year renewal of the city’s contract with Issaquah based Village Theatre. The four-year renewal starts with the first year’s payment of $287,534.12 with the additional yearly payments tied to the Consumer Price Index. According to the city’s proposal there can be four […]

Everett is one of a dozen cities with town hall meetings to raise awareness of the Alzheimer’s Association. The group is expanding its efforts to speak up for the needs and rights of people with Alzheimer’s and their families, and help persuade elected officials to address those needs through legislative action. Here are the details […]

There’s a unique project underway to ensure that one of Everett’s gems, Forest Park on Mukilteo Boulevard, stays healthy for future generations. Here are the details from the Washington State Department of Natural Resources… The Urban Forestry Restoration Project, administered by the Washington State Department of Natural Resources Urban and Community Forestry Program (DNR), is […]

City of Everett Communications Director Meghan Pembroke last night revealed initial details of a contest to re-design the city’s logo. The city has had the same logo since the early 1990s. In September the contest will roll out inviting people to submit their designs for an updated City of Everett logo. The submissions will then […]

It could arguably be the biggest weekend for simultaneous events in Everett in the city’s history. It’s also going to be a great shot in the arm to Everett’s economy as thousands of people come into town to participate. Here’s a quick overview of things happening in Everett Saturday and Sunday… Everett Craft Beer Festival […]