Archive | July, 2016

Everett To Switch To Electric Buses

July 23, 2016

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Electric buses will be coming to Everett soon. Earlier this week, Congressman Rick Larsen, announced that the City of Everett has been awarded a $3,358,459 competitive grant to help reduce carbon emissions in city buses. The grant was made possible by the Low or No Emissions Bus Program which was authorized by the five-year transportation […]

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Man Robs Own Eye Clinic At Gunpoint

July 22, 2016

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Not sure what to file this under but yesterday a man robbed an Everett Eye Clinic at gunpoint. It’s an eye clinic he’d been to before and they had his patient records. According to probable cause paperwork written by an arresting officer, the 34-year-old Arlington man was inside the Silver Lake Eye Clinic around 9:35 […]

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Attempted Kidnapping At S. Everett IHOP Lot

July 22, 2016

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An attempted kidnapping and assault gave lunch guests at the south Everett IHOP some excitement today. According to Aaron Snell with Everett Police just before noon a man was attacked by two others outside of his car at the IHOP at Everett Mall Way and Evergreen Way. Snell says the two assaulted the man and […]

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Howarth Park Beach Bridge Closure Extended

July 21, 2016

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First it was to re-open Memorial Day, then in May the City of Everett announced the Howarth Park Bridge closure would be done at the end of July. That’s now been pushed back again. Here’s the latest in a press release issued from the city today… Everett Parks and Recreation staff announced today that on-site […]

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Everett Seeks Opponents To Charter Amendments

July 21, 2016

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Every ten years the City of Everett reviews the charter. A committee of citizens makes recommendations to the city council which then puts those they like on the ballot for voters to approve or decline. This year there are three fairly minor amendments to the charter and the city is looking for people who oppose […]

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Everett To Reconsider DADs In R-1 Zones

July 20, 2016

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Last night the Everett Planning Commission voted to take another look at Detached Accessory Dwelling Units inside R-1 zones in Everett. The city studied allowing the units, (commonly known as in-law apartments or cottages) six years ago but dropped the idea just before a council vote. Recently a north Everett resident asked the city to […]

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Search For Katie Barlow Comes To Everett

July 19, 2016

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Today the FBI asked MyEverettNews.com to share these photos of 14-year-old Katie Barlow. The Skagit County Sheriff’s Office thinks she may have been in Snohomish County and are asking for your help in finding her. Here’s the note they sent out about her disappearance… The Skagit County Sheriff’s Office is searching for Katelynn (Katie) Barlow, […]

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Fire Crews Drilling At Old Grove Tavern

July 19, 2016

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It’s not a fire, just a drill as Everett Firefighters work with cutting tools on the roof of the Old Grove Tavern. The tavern, at 6500 Evergreen Way is coming down to make way for a Popeye’s Fried Chicken restaurant. Everett Fire crews take advantage of drilling on “real world” buildings whenever they can and […]

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Cinema Under The Stars Returns Friday

July 18, 2016

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Again this year our friends at McClain Insurance are inviting families to Cinema Under The Stars next to Silver Lake. The first show of the season begins this Friday night! The Peanuts Movie is the featured showing with pre-movie entertainment provided by Eric Haines, one man band. There will be snacks available for purchase. Bring […]

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Car Slams Into Everett Denture Center

July 17, 2016

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A man was taken to Providence Regional Medical Center after his slammed into the Everett Denture Center at 44th and Rucker Sunday evening. It appeared the car came off Rucker onto 44th and then went through a garden and into the building. The man was the only person in the car. Everett Police are looking […]

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