Archive | November, 2017

Expanded Holiday On The Bay Next Saturday At Port Of Everett

November 26, 2017

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Every year it seems to get a little more eventful. The weekend includes the Everett Farmers Market Holiday Festival on Saturday December 2nd and Sunday December 3rd from Noon – 5 PM both days. There will be more than 40 vendors and live music. Click here for a list of vendors. Holiday On The Bay […]

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Everett Crash Re-Ignites Swerve Or Hit The Animal Debate

November 25, 2017

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Posted on Twitter this morning a photo of a crash on Merrill Creek Parkway where a work van went off the road and slammed into a tree. The driver reported he had to swerve to avoid a dog in the roadway. Luckily there were no injuries but it does bring up the question of whether […]

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Smash And Grab Pot Shop Burglars Strike Again

November 24, 2017

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Purple Haze, in the 4200 block of Rucker was the latest retail marijuana store in Everett to be hit by burglars who break out a door or window, enter, smash display cases and run back out before police can arrive. This morning Everett Police responded to an alarm shortly after 4:30 AM at the converted […]

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Happy Thanksgiving. Thanks For Your Support

November 23, 2017

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Thank you for reading and supporting MyEverettNews.com. With the recent introduction of our subscription model I want to thank the many people who have already signed up. Today’s story on the rescue in the Snohomish River is just one example of the news and photos you won’t find anywhere else. A one-year subscription of just […]

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Heroic Thanksgiving Day River Rescue By Everett Police And Fire

November 23, 2017

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A heroic rescue this morning by Everett Police and Firefighters in the Snohomish River. It all started about 3:30 AM when a man reportedly wanted for a misdemeanor warrant fled from Everett Police in a small boat between Dagmar’s Landing and Langus Riverfront Park on the Snohomish River. Officers attempted to locate the man but […]

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Everett Employee Salary Scale Released For 2018 With Raises For Most Staff

November 22, 2017

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The Everett City Council today got a look at the 2018 salary range and classification for City staff. Most employees will see a raise. Appointed employees are expected to receive a three percent increase. Union workers will be receiving raises based on their contract negotiated with the City. There are various contracts involving employees with […]

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Flooding Fears Close Rotary Park

November 22, 2017

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Concerns over flooding have led to the closure of Rotary Park and the Lowell Riverfront Trail. Rotary Park is closed due to minor flooding and high water conditions at the boat launch. Lowell Riverfront Trail closed this afternoon. Both Rotary Park and Lowell Riverfront Trail will remain closed through Thursday, November 23rd. The reopening of […]

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Everett School Board Votes To Put Bond And A Levy Issue On February Ballot

November 22, 2017

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Last night the Everett School Board voted to put a Capital Bond and a Replacement Levy on the ballot for voters in February. Here’s their rationale as posted on the district website. Why a February 13, 2018 Capital Bond? Three reasons: Growth Readiness Career Readiness Facilities Readiness Growth readiness: Everett Public Schools is the fastest growing […]

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Everett Asking Cooks To Keep The Fat Out Of The Drain And Fire Out Of The Kitchen

November 21, 2017

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While most restaurants have a grease trap or other such system to keep excess grease out of the pipes that’s not the case in the majority of homes. With so many people cooking a big meal this week Everett Public Works has put out a plea to put the grease in the trash and not […]

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County To Treat Opioid Epidemic As A Disaster

November 20, 2017

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Today the Snohomish County Executive, Sheriff and Director of Snohomish Health District all spoke out about combining and coordinating efforts to get ahead of problems caused by opioid addiction in Snohomish County using methods most commonly employed in natural disasters.. Together they have formed something called the Opioid Response Multi-Agency Coordination Group or MAC Group. […]

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