Archive | August, 2015

How The PUD Decides What To Restore First

August 31, 2015

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Here is a great graphic from the Snohomish PUD on how they make decisions on restoring power. To learn more and get answers to frequently asked questions click here. How does the PUD decide which outage repair jobs to do first? During major storms, a number of factors are considered in order to determine which […]

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Everett Agent Addresses Question: Who Pays When Tree Falls?

August 30, 2015

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Today Snohomish PUD said our weekend storm equaled ’93 Inauguration Day with 175 thousand outages. As of 6:00PM Sunday evening there were still 55,000 without power in Snohomish County. Last year MyEverettNews.com sponsor and Everett insurance agency McClain Insurance was featured nationally as a Fall expert on Angie’s List with an article written regarding what […]

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19th SE Shut Down After Tree Hits Car By Silver Lake in South Everett

August 29, 2015

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No injuries but some scary moments when a huge tree came down on top of a Honda Minivan on 19th SE next to Silver Lake in south Everett. Here are some MyEverettNews.com photos of the scene. Click to enlarge.

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Everett Teachers Reach Tentative Agreement

August 29, 2015

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It looks like an agreement has been reached between Everett Public Schools and Everett Education Association. Here’s a message posted late Friday night on the Everett School District webpage… Everett Public Schools and the Everett Education Association reached tentative agreement on a new contract at 10:31 p.m. on August 28. The Association will meet to […]

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Everett Teachers And Schools Set To Talk Through Weekend – Updated

August 28, 2015

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Editors Update Saturday August 29th 4:00AM: At 10:30PM last night a tentative agreement had been reached. School is expected to start in Everett on Sept. 9th. Click here to see updated information. The current contract between the Everett Education Association and the Everett School District expires on Monday. MyEverettNews.com contacted both sides today to see […]

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Forecast Cancels Everett Events

August 28, 2015

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Editor’s Update 2:30PM: The Port of Everett just advised Saturday’s Salmon for Soldiers fishing derby has been cancelled but the barbecue will continue. With the forecast calling for rain and thunder showers, the City of Everett has cancelled the finale of Cinema Under the Stars tonight at Silver Lake Park in south Everett. The city […]

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District 1 Names Everett Woman New Community Resource Specialist

August 27, 2015

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Fire District 1 which serves the areas south of the Everett city limits is expanding its public outreach and education programs. Just got this in from Leslie Hynes at Fire District 1. Snohomish County Fire District 1 has hired Kristen Thorstenson as a community resource specialist, focusing on emergency medical services prevention and education programs. […]

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Everett Attorney Donating $500 A Month To Deserving Teachers

August 27, 2015

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Again this school year Rick Merrill, an Everett attorney and long time sponsor of MyEverettNews.com, plans to give away $500 a month to honor a Snohomish County teacher. Here’s everything you need to know to nominate your favorite educator… As we approach the beginning of the school year, those who have children know that there […]

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Felon Flees From Everett Police Dog – Needs Rescue By Everett Fire

August 26, 2015

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A wanted felon tried to escape from Everett Police Wednesday night by running behind houses, through yards and finally into deep woods in west central Everett. That didn’t work out so well as in the end he needed to be rescued from a deep ravine by Everett Firefighters. Here’s what we know. Shortly after 9:00PM […]

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Everett Police Hire First-Ever Embedded Social Worker

August 26, 2015

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Progress continues on efforts by the Everett Community Streets Initiative Task Force to address problems on the city’s streets. Today Everett Police introduced their first-ever embedded social worker to the Everett City Council. Lauren Rainbow began work on August 10th and is based out of the Everett Police north precinct and reports to north administrative […]

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