In January of 2016 MyEverettNews.com did a story on Dawson Place Child Advocacy Center here in Everett. As part of that story we introduced you to Ivy Jacobsen, a survivor of abuse who received help at Dawson Place. Ivy is now a police officer recruit with the Bothell Police Department. MyEverettNews.com recently found out her […]
Archive | April, 2017
Everett Police Looking For Robber Of Ron’s Market
April 14, 2017
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About 9:30 PM Friday night Everett Police received a report of a robbery at Ron’s Market at the corner of 16th and Baker in north Everett. A man wearing a mask reportedly displayed a weapon and left with an undisclosed amount of money. A Marysville K-9 responded to assist Everett Police but were not able […]
Everett Man Sent To Prison For Selling “Tax Zapper” Software
April 14, 2017
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66-year-old John Yin will spend a year and a half in prison, face three years of supervised probation and pay more than $3.4 million dollars in restitution to Washington State and the U.S. Government. Yin was arrested last year and entered a guilty plea in December. Today the U.S. Attorney issued a press release about […]
Everett Attorney Offering A $1500 Scholarship For A Photo
April 14, 2017
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Once again Everett Attorney Rick Merrill is offering a $1500.00 scholarship to a high school or college student. Called the 2017 Dream Scholarship this is just one of the ways Rick Merrill annually gives back to the community. He started it last year and we’re glad he brought it back. Here is everything you need […]
Everett’s Mental Health Success Factory
April 14, 2017
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Editor’s Note: As we write about Everett and the challenges faced by the city on a number of fronts including issues brought by those experiencing homelessness, mental health problems, opiate addiction, crime and street issues we’re trying to also introduce you to people and programs working on these issues. On Thursday we toured Bridgeways a […]
Port Of Everett Begins Work On Rail Expansion
April 13, 2017
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Last night Port of Everett CEO Les Reardanz updated the Everett City Council on the latest happening at the Port. Among things mentioned were the top two capital projects at the Port. First, the Seaport Modernization with work underway redeveloping the south Terminal to serve larger ships and speed rail traffic through the Port as […]
WSU Everett Mars Rover Team Looking For Community Support
April 12, 2017
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Last year they took second place and were the top American team in the University Rover Challenge. This year the team from WSU’s Voiland College of Engineering and Architecture at the campus in Everett has set their eyes on the top prize. A project of The Mars Society, the University Rover Challenge is considered the […]
35 Homes Without Water Near Howarth Park
April 11, 2017
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In addition to a traffic hassle in the area of Mukilteo Boulevard and Seahurst, there is no water for dinnertime prep for about 35 homes near Howarth Park. Here’s the update from Everett Public Works… Public works crews are at work to replace a broken 6-inch 1954 cast iron water line valve near Howarth Park. […]
Everett City Council Retreat: Safe Streets, South Everett, Community Engagement
April 11, 2017
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The Everett City Council will hold their annual retreat this Saturday from 8:00 AM – 12 Noon. It is a chance for the council to examine their top priorities in a setting that allows for more time than a typical council meeting. The public is invited to watch but no public testimony will be taken. […]
No Injuries After Plane Nose Gear Fails On Landing At Paine Field
April 11, 2017
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There were no injuries this morning when a small plane landing at Paine Field had a problem with its front wheel. According to Bruce Fisher, deputy director of Operations at Paine Field, there were two people aboard the Cennsa 172 on a flight from Harvey Field in Snohomish. Upon landing the nose wheel came off […]
April 15, 2017
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