Archive | January, 2016

Everett To Move Forward On Work Crews

January 20, 2016

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Work crews as an alternative to jailing those who’ve been arrested for minor crimes in Everett took another step forward Wednesday night. The Everett City Council got a briefing on a proposal for the city to enter into an agreement with Friendship Diversion Services to manage a work crew program for people arrested for things […]

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Big Change Coming To Everett Fire Department Leadership

January 20, 2016

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Over the next 30 days there will be several changes in the make-up of the upper ranks of the Everett Fire Department. Here’s what MyEverettNews.com has learned so far… Current Fire Marshal Rick Robinson will become the Assistant Chief of Administration. He will serve as the Chief of Staff for Fire Chief Murray Gordon and […]

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Everett Sub Shop Marks 30 Years

January 19, 2016

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Sub Shop #26 has been open 30 years and 5 months. “It’s the longest running sub shop in Everett,” said owner Wai Eng. “Everybody knows me.” Located at 2017 19th street, just west of Broadway, its been a go-to shop for a couple of generations of sandwich lovers in north Everett. Very clean, with hundreds […]

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Public Meeting Set For Everett Grand Avenue Park Bridge Project

January 19, 2016

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The Grand Avenue Park Bridge project is moving forward and more and more people are seeking to give input. In response, Everett Public Works will hold an informational meeting on the Grand Avenue Park Bridge Project, Monday, Jan. 25, 5:30 to 7 p.m., in the Everett Station Weyerhaeuser Room. City staff and design consultants will […]

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MyEverettNews.com Celebrates 5 Years!

January 18, 2016

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A note from Leland Dart, Publisher MyEverettNews.com… I began MyEverettNews.com in January of 2011. At the time I saw a niche for reporting breaking news and events here in my hometown of Everett, Washington. It’s something I developed a passion for since working for Shirley Bartholomew at KRKO radio in the 1970s and watching Jim […]

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Everett Clinic Names New President

January 17, 2016

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Everett Clinic, which is about to undergo a merger with DaVita Health Care Partners, has named a new President. here are the details from Michele Graves… Dr. Shawn Slack, a practicing rheumatologist, has been elected by his physician peers to serve as The Everett Clinic’s President. The Everett Clinic serves more than 300,000 patients in […]

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Everett Fire Technical Rescue At Rucker Crash

January 16, 2016

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Northbound Rucker was completely closed for an hour Saturday night after an SUV and a convertible crashed at 43rd street. The crash happened around 5:30 PM. The driver of the convertible had to be freed from his car by a ladder company and the Technical Rescue Unit of the Everett Fire Department using special tools […]

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Everett Attorney Offering $1500 Scholarship For Photo of Your Dream

January 16, 2016

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This week MyEverettNews.com sponsor Rick Merrill announced an unusual and creative contest. He’s giving away a $1500.00 scholarship to a High School Senior or College student who submits the best photo(s) of their dream. Here are the details… I Have a Dream in Mind… This year Rick Merrill Attorney is proud to offer a $1500 […]

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2 Hurt in Glenwood Head-on Crash

January 16, 2016

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The injuries aren’t life threatening but two people were hurt after a head-on crash at the intersection of Glenwood and Merrill Creek Parkway this morning. Police were busy working the scene so not sure who was at fault. Here are a couple of MyEverettNews.com photos from the scene along with a reminder that it will […]

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SHAKAROO Update – More Music at Everett Event!

January 15, 2016

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MyEverettNews.com has been proud to be a sponsor of SHAKAROO from the beginning. Here’s the latest update on what promises to be a great event… Everett musician Jason Webley, and a few of his friends, will be sharing the stage with dogs and puppies from the Everett Animal Shelter on Feb. 13, during the fifth […]

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