Archive | February, 2015

SHAKAROO! Comes To Everett

February 13, 2015

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Two Live Bands, dozens of puppies, gift baskets, wine, food, dancing in the aisles. Just a reminder that SHAKAROO! is happening Saturday night at the Everett Performing Arts Center. MyEverettNews.com has been a proud supporter of SHAKAROO! since it started four years ago and we’ll be walking a dog in the Pooch Parade. The evening’s […]

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Casino Road Shooting Victim in Critical Condition, EPD Says Multiple Men Present

February 12, 2015

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Just received this update from Everett Police on the shooting at the Parkside Apartments last night. Obviously someone saw something and police need someone to speak up. Here’s the latest from Aaron Snell at EPD… Detectives with the Major Crime Unit continue investigating a shooting that occurred last night. At about 8 p.m. last night, […]

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Everett Schools Move Into Phase 2 of Community Conversation

February 12, 2015

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The Everett School District is looking for input from the entire Everett community as they narrow down the largest concerns expressed in a new Community Conversation exercise. It’s now moved into the second phase and here are the details as provided by the district. On Wednesday, Feb. 11, Thoughtexchange sent a second round of invitations […]

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Engage Everett Off To A Booming Start.

February 11, 2015

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There are no membership dues, no special hoops to jump through, no secret club password. If you work in Everett and want to get to know others who are trying to make a difference in Everett, all you have to do is show up and engage. That’s the premise behind “Engage Everett” a monthly gathering […]

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Man Shot At Casino Road Apartment Complex Wednesday Night

February 11, 2015

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Shortly before 8:00pm Everett Police were called to reports of gun shots fired at the Parkside Apartment complex in the 900 block of Casino Road. Arriving officers did find a male who had been shot. He’s been transported by medics to Providence Regional Medical Center. Police Spokesman Aaron Snell says the investigation is in its […]

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Steve Klein Resigning As Snohomish PUD General Manager

February 11, 2015

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In 2006 Steve Klein was named to replace former Everett Mayor Ed Hansen as General Manager of Snohomish PUD. Today the PUD announced Klein will leave the Everett-based utility on May 1st. Here are the details. Snohomish County Public Utility District CEO/General Manager Steve Klein has announced his retirement from the utility, effective May 1, […]

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Lots of Familiar Everett Faces as United Way of Snohomish County Taps New Leadership

February 10, 2015

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Just got this in from Neil Parekh at United Way of Snohomish County… United Way of Snohomish County announced the new members of its executive committee for 2015 and welcomed 11 new members to its 35-member board of directors. They held their first meeting on Feb. 6. The members of the executive committee are: Toraya […]

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Only 4 Days Until SHAKAROO!

February 10, 2015

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Just a reminder that SHAKAROO! is happening this Saturday night at the Everett Performing Arts Center. MyEverettNews.com has been a proud supporter of SHAKAROO! since it started four years ago and we’ll be walking a dog in the Pooch Parade. The evening’s entertainment includes Master of Ceremonies Derek Stansbury, music by Nigel Mustafa and – new […]

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Public Workshop on Permanent Marijuana Rules in Everett, WA Set For Tuesday

February 9, 2015

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Should Everett open the door to large scale producers and processors of marijuana within the city limits? They’re currently allowed in unincorporated Snohomish County. Should Everett allow marijuana retailers to locate within 2500 feet of one another as taverns are currently allowed? What should the permanent marijuana laws in Everett look like? Tomorrow night, (Tuesday […]

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Trinity Lutheran College Wants To Move Downtown Everett Student Housing Project Further North

February 9, 2015

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Last April, Trinity Lutheran College in downtown Everett approached the city with a pilot project to allow 100 units of micro-apartments be built on the corner of Oakes and California and parking for the students would have been located a half block away in the parking garage at California and Wetmore. Now the real estate […]

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