My Everett News

Had some inquiries into why the Wetmore Plaza fountain in front of the Everett Performing Arts Center was covered by a tent and surrounded by a fence. We checked in with Meghan Pembroke at Everett City Hall who provided the following explanation… We are performing some maintenance to the fountain, including: ·         Resurfacing the fountain […]

Eric Hicks is officially the new Fire Chief in Everett, Washington. He was sworn in at the beginning of Wednesday night’s Everett City Council meeting as a full room of family and friends watched. Hicks replaces Murray Gordon who retired after 40 years. Hicks has been in the fire service for 22 years and joined […]

A hardware failure is believed to be behind problems at emergency dispatch centers in Everett and south County today. For a little more than 8 hours dispatchers for Everett Police, Everett Fire and most other jurisdictions in our area were unable to use their computer aided dispatch services. That meant everything had to be written […]

Editor’s Update 4:05 PM: Everett Police have confirmed with MyEverettNews.com the following…white male, late 20s – early 30s, scruffy facial hair, skinny build, wearing a tan or light brown hoodie & jeans. Arrived and left on foot. This is a similar description to the robber involved in the other two robberies and Everett Police believe […]

The south Everett Station near Paine Field (don’t call it a dump) will be closing for three weeks later this month for repairs. That means alternate plans if you haul your own garbage or have a big winter clean up project planned in the near future. The recycling station will remain open. Here’s what you […]

6:00 PM Update: A search of the area by K-9 was unsuccessful. Everett Police are investigating. We have a message in to Everett Police public information for any details they can provide regarding this espresso stand robbery and if there is any relation to any others. We will update when we receive information from EPD. […]

Weller’s Cafe technically isn’t in Everett. But, since I’ve written a MyEverettNews.com story or two while enjoying breakfast there over the years I thought I should pass along this bit of sad news. Sunday is the last day. Joe and Pam Weller used to operate the Depot Cafe at 32nd and McDougall Avenue east of […]

On Wednesday the Everett City Council will get a first look at proposed increases in water and sewer rates over the next four years. This is something that has been in the works for several months and is not directly related to recent water line issues. There has been at least one water line break […]

The streak continues today for broken water lines in Everett, Washington. 6 days and counting. Here’s the latest break per the Everett Public Works Department… 15 homes on 17th Avenue West south of Hollowdale are out of service this morning as Public Works crews repair a failed gasket on an 8-inch valve connection. Service is […]

The Snohomish Health District is asking people to consider alternatives to a hospital emergency room if you’re suffering from flu-like symptoms. Wait times have risen dramatically and some patients who anticipated they would be going to Providence Regional Everett or Swedish Mill Creek have been diverted to Monroe, Arlington and points further. Here’s the latest […]