Today Toys R Us announced it was closing 180 stores across the country in a re-structuring move. Among the stores listed for closure is the Everett location on Everett Mall Way. Other locations in Washington State include Spokane and Silverdale. A Federal Bankruptcy court still has to approve the request as part of the restructuring […]
Archive | January, 2018
Construction Expected To Begin February 5th On Berkshire Low Barrier Housing
January 23, 2018
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Today was a day for speeches and talking about cooperation during the groundbreaking of Everett’s first low barrier housing project. It is located on Berkshire drive just east of Evergreen Way and west of the Everett Fire Department’s training tower in central Everett. Back on November 13th, 2014 the Everett Community Streets Initiative Task Force […]
Arrest Made In Deadly Fire On Colby
January 23, 2018
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Editor’s Update 2:45 PM: An Everett District Court Judge found probable cause to hold the man on $500,000.00 bail. Prosecutor said in court that the Medical Examiner had not determined the medical reason for the woman’s death but suggested multiple accounts for assault were warranted due to the number of people who were trapped on […]
Lombardi’s At Everett Marina Treats Housing Hope Families To Dinner
January 22, 2018
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Got a nice note from the folks at Housing Hope regarding MyEverettNews.com sponsor Lombardi’s Italian Restaurants making some special moments for some of their families and thought we’d pass along the good news… Recently, Lombardi’s Italian Restaurant at the Everett Marina generously invited 20 Housing Hope families to dine with them through the “Dine in […]
Everett Mayor To Make First “State Of Everett” Speech Wednesday
January 22, 2018
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Newly elected Mayor of Everett Cassie Franklin will make her first major speech about Everett on Wednesday morning. The speech will be to business and community members attending a “State of Everett” event put on by Economic Development Snohomish County and co-sponsored by the City of Everett and Everett Community College. There is a cost […]
Know A Community Champion In Everett? Speak Up!
January 21, 2018
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MyEverettNews.com sponsor McClain Insurance is launching cool program this month to honor regular folks doing good in the community. Called the Community Champion Award, it includes a micro-grant, publicity and a glass award. Here’s an overview of the Community Champion for January. Dawn Jones uses her love of sewing to touch others. It started five […]
Groundbreaking 10 AM Tuesday For Everett Low Barrier Housing Site On Berkshire
January 20, 2018
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On the same day Point In Time volunteers will spread out over Everett’s neighborhoods counting people experiencing homelessness, Catholic Housing Services and the City of Everett will break ground on the first of several low barrier housing projects in the city. Here are the details if you’d like to attend. City and community leaders will […]
How Gov’t Shutdown MIGHT Affect Naval Station Everett
January 19, 2018
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At this point there appears to be a shutdown of the Federal Government. MyEverettNews.com reached out today and asked Navy Region Northwest what people who interact with Naval Station Everett should know. Here is the information provided. (Note: MyEverettNews.com will update Monday if there is an actual shutdown.) Detailed information will be provided on Monday […]
“Jaws” Among Choices For Port Of Everett 2018 Sail-In Cinema Series
January 19, 2018
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The Port of Everett is asking for input on which movies to show this year at their annual Sail-In Cinema series. We noticed Jaws was on the list and that gets a yes vote from us. To see the full list of choices and cast your vote click here.
PUD Launching Student Photography Contest
January 19, 2018
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Snohomish PUD is now accepting entries into their annual student Art and Photography Contests. For the photography contest entry is open to all high school students in grades 9-12 who live in Snohomish County or on Camano Island. The theme is Energy in Action. Here are the details… Contest Rules Photos must be unmounted, 8” […]
January 24, 2018
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