Archive | September, 2019

Grand Avenue Park Bridge Lift This Week

September 23, 2019

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The lift and rotation of the Grand Avenue Park is getting closer and will happen this week. Here is the latest update from the City of Everett. We are a go for lift off! On Saturday afternoon, Sept.21, the contractor used the four large lifting towers to raise the bridge just high enough to get […]

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BBQ Grill Likely Cause Of Everett House Fire

September 22, 2019

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An issue with a gas BBQ grill may be behind the cause of a house fire that did significant damage to a home in the 2700 block of Maple Street in north Everett Sunday afternoon. No one was injured but there was a fair amount of smoke and water damage and two residents were displaced. […]

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Community Progress Update On Everett Homelessness Issues Set For Tuesday

September 22, 2019

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If you think there has been progress in the issue of homelessness in Everett, Washington or if you are not sure, there is an event you may want to attend Tuesday night to get more information from those working on the front lines. Hearing about and celebrating Everett’s progress in housing our homeless neighbors will […]

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Loud Noises To Come From Naval Station Everett Tuesday

September 21, 2019

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Another training announcement that includes a noise advisory from Naval Station Everett. Naval Station Everett will be conducting a security training exercise on Tuesday, Sept. 24, from 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. at the main waterfront base. The exercise will include mass warning notifications on outdoor speakers, an increased presence of security and first responders, […]

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Comment Period Open On Housing Hope Proposal To Change Zoning In Port Gardner

September 20, 2019

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A public comment period has started on a proposal by Housing Hope to change the zoning at the location of a former school play field from single family to multi-family. The location in the 3600 block of Norton has generated a lot of controversy as the plan would bring a development that would provide housing […]

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Friday In Downtown Everett Group Plans “Die-In” To Highlight Climate Change

September 19, 2019

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Passing along notification of an unusual 11-minute event in downtown Everett this week. Global Climate Strike Die-in at Noon Friday September 20th at the Snohomish County East Administration Building, 3000 Rockefeller Ave, Everett, sponsored by 350 Everett, League of Women Voters of Snohomish County, and SnoCo Indivisible. Arrive by 11:45, make a sign with cause […]

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Library Plans To Make Discussions In Everett More Civil

September 18, 2019

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If you think there is too much shouting and not enough civil conversation in Everett, Washington lately you are not alone. Now there’s a plan by some folks to do something to create change. Here’s more. Civil Everett is a planned program series presented by the Everett Public Library and City of Everett designed to […]

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Everett Community College Gives Trojan Mascot A Makeover

September 17, 2019

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This in Monday from Everett Community College regarding the updating of the Trojan which has been used by the school since 1942. The college is introducing a new Trojan design, continuing EvCC’s 78-year use of the Trojan symbol for student spirit and college athletics. Everett Junior College students selected the Trojans as the college’s mascot […]

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Oil Spill Response Hearing In Everett Tuesday

September 16, 2019

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The Washington State Department of Ecology is holding a public hearing in downtown Everett, Washington on Tuesday to gather input on rules covering oil spill response. Here’s more information. Ecology is formally proposing an update to Chapter 173-182 WAC, Oil Spill Contingency Plan Rule. This rule requires large commercial vessels, oil handling facilities, and pipelines to have detailed […]

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Everett Planners Holding Workshop Tuesday On Supportive Housing In Single Family Zones

September 15, 2019

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As the City of Everett’s zoning code changes to accommodate increased growth, the single-family zone is facing encroachment from many directions. Recently the desire of Housing Hope to build supportive housing on publicly owned land for students of families experiencing homelessness led to a moratorium on any applications for that use. City of Everett, Washington […]

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