Archive | September, 2015

Evergreen Branch of Columbia Bank Robbed For 3rd Time Since June 1st

September 11, 2015

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Shortly after two o’clock this afternoon the Columbia Bank Branch at 111th and Evergreen Way was robbed by a lone male. This same branch was hit on June 1st and again on June 15th. At this time Major Crimes Detectives from the Everett Police Department and agents from the FBI are at the bank investigating. […]

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Larsen Announces $200k Grant For Everett’s Cocoon House

September 11, 2015

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Rep. Rick Larsen, WA-02, today announced a $200,000 federal grant for Cocoon House in Everett, which provides services for teens experiencing homelessness. Larsen visited the organization earlier this month to learn more about its operations and funding needs. “Cocoon House plays a critical role in Snohomish County by offering teens in need a safe place […]

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16-Year-Old Gang Member To Be Tried As Adult For Shooting Two Teens

September 10, 2015

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According to charging papers, a 16-year-old boy had been released from the Denny Youth Center in Everett just the day before he shot a brother and sister south of Everett last week. The two were walking with a friend along a path between Voyager Middle School and Discovery Elementary School when the brother was shot […]

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Havoc At Everett Hampton Inn

September 10, 2015

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Editor’s Update 9:00PM: MyEverettNews.com spoke with General Manager Melissa Springer who told us one of her guests had a bit of a meltdown. “The Everett Police and Fire Department were great and our guests were understanding, said Springer. “We were able to get people back to their rooms in a quick fashion, our employees did […]

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Everett City Council Restarts Committees

September 9, 2015

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For the last several years the Everett City Council has met as a committee of the whole with presentations or briefings on issues of import made to all seven council members at the same time. Earlier this year the council voted to form three committees. Budget and Finance, Public Safety and General Government. The committees […]

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Snohomish County Deputy Executive Suddenly Resigns

September 8, 2015

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Just received this after-hours news release from the Snohomish County Executive’s Office naming a new Deputy Executive… I have accepted the resignation of Deputy Executive Mark Ericks effective Sept. 10, 2015. I thank Mark for his service to our County. It’s with great pleasure that I announce that Executive Director Lenda Crawford will serve as […]

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Recovery Rally In Everett Saturday

September 7, 2015

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Mental health and substance use issues are currently huge in Everett. One big question a lot of people have is where to turn to get help within Everett. This Saturday there will be a “Rally For Recovery” at Camp Patterson inside Silver Lake Park in south Everett. The event is free and will offer Adult […]

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Everett Police To Target School Zones This Week

September 6, 2015

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Monday is the Labor Day Holiday, Tuesday begins a short work week and Wednesday brings kids back to school in Everett. All summer long the Everett Police Department has been posting in advance the areas where they are working extra traffic emphasis. No surprise that this was their message today… Traffic Emphasis patrols for September […]

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Complete Closure Of Legion Park Begins Tuesday

September 5, 2015

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This Holiday weekend is your last chance to enjoy the ballfields, playground and picnic area at Legion Memorial Park until next year. Here’s the reminder from the Everett Parks Department… The Department of Ecology and the City of Everett will close the northern portion of American Legion Park on Tuesday, Sept. 8, to continue soil […]

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Sheriff Reveals Gang Ties and Stolen Gun in South Everett Shooting

September 4, 2015

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Here are more details in last night’s shooting of two teens by another courtesy of Shari Ireton at the Snohomish County Sheriff’s Office… Details into the shooting last night around 6:30 p.m. of two teens at a play field near Discovery Elementary have emerged following the arrest of the 17 year-old suspect. The suspect admitted […]

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