Currently the Everett Fire Department is one of three City of Everett departments under review as the city tries to reduce its long-term deficits. The city has hired a consulting firm, Fitch and Associates to look at short and long term ways to improve efficiency and reduce fire service costs. Everett is being asked to […]
Archive | January, 2016
Fatality In Everett House Fire On Ocean Avenue
January 25, 2016
Everett Fire Marshal Rick Robinson has confirmed to MyEverettNews.com there was one fatality in a house fire in the 5000 block of Ocean Avenue. The fire was reported about 1:45 Monday afternoon and the house was fully involved when firefighters arrived. Neighbors told arriving crews of the possibility of someone inside the house. Firefighters found […]
Everett Has Money To Put Heads On Pillows
January 24, 2016
If you’re a non-profit group that puts on an event in Everett that will drive overnight stays in Everett’s hotels or motels the city wants to give you money. You have be able to show that the money spent will generate hotel-motel stays either on the day of your event or in the future. The […]
Silvertips Host Local Heroes Next Saturday
January 23, 2016
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Once again the Everett Silvertips are honoring local law enforcement and firefighters at their annual Local Heroes Night. It happens next Saturday night, January 30th at Xfinity Arena in Everett. Here’s what you need to know… Fundraiser game benefiting the Snohomish County Law Enforcement Memorial Foundation and Everett Medic One Foundation. Snohomish County Law and […]
Everett Fire Crews Show Versatility As SUV Hits Building
January 22, 2016
After an SUV ran into the side of an apartment Friday night, Everett Fire crews showed some pretty impressive carpentry skills. Around 7:30 PM police and fire units were called to a report of a vehicle into a building in the 2600 block of Rucker in downtown Everett. While there were no major injuries the […]
WA Driver’s License OK For Naval Station Everett
January 22, 2016
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In spite of recent reports, officials at Naval Station Everett say there is currently no problem in using a Washington State Driver’s License to gain access to the base. On Wednesday a Department of Defense news article said the Washington standard driver’s license does not meet the Real ID Act and people would not be […]
In-Demand Engineering Degrees Now Offered in Everett
January 22, 2016
Great news out of WSU North Puget Sound at Everett regarding the offering of a high-demand engineering degree that students can get without leaving Everett. Here are the details from Randy Bolerjack at WSUNPS at Everett… WSU North Puget Sound at Everett has announced the fall 2016 launch of a Software Engineering bachelor degree completion […]
Boeing To Trim 747 Production Rate in Everett
January 21, 2016
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Today the Boeing Company announced plans to cut back production of 747 aircraft in Everett. Bernard Choi, a spokesperson for Boeing told MyEverettNews.com, “There may be some impact on employees.” Choi said those impacts are not yet known but if there were staff reductions the company would try to move employees to other programs and […]
Mayor Stephanson Delivers 13th State of Everett Address
January 21, 2016
Mayor Stephanson delivered his annual State of Everett address this morning at an event sponsored by Economic Alliance Snohomish County. Stephanson is now the longest serving Mayor in the history of Everett. A major area of the mayor’s address covered Everett’s financial condition. Here are a few excerpts… “The economy, and its effect on our […]
New Officers, Promotions at Everett Police Department
January 21, 2016
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Last night the Everett Police Department swore in three recent graduates from the Washington State Police Academy. Mark Gist, Shawn Bell and Tad Halbert took their oath and got their badges. They’ll each now spend six months or so with a field training officer before going out on their own. Recent retirements have led to […]
January 26, 2016
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