Archive | December, 2019

City Council Back To Drawing Board On Supportive Housing In R-1 Zones

December 4, 2019

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Following a very long and passionate public hearing the Everett City Council voted Wednesday night to extend the moratorium on “Supportive Housing” in residential zones while drafting a change to the ordinance that would allow some form of that housing in R-1. The vote was 5 in favor, with council member Scott Murphy voting against […]

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Everett PD To Equip 10 Cops With Body Cameras In Six-Month Trial

December 4, 2019

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Word in that the police department in Everett, Washington will begin a much anticipated pilot program with police officers on patrol wearing body cameras. Here are the details released Tuesday night by Everett P.D. The Everett Police Department will begin a pilot Body Worn Camera program in December. The pilot includes 10 body cameras and […]

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Simpson Sworn In As Port Commissioner

December 3, 2019

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With the certification of the General election complete, David Simpson has been sworn in as the latest Commissioner for the Port of Everett. On November 27, Port of Everett Commissioner-elect David Simpson was sworn into service to represent the citizens in the District 1 seat. Simpson was elected to complete the two-year balance of former […]

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Public Hearing Tuesday On Everett’s Draft Climate Action Plan

December 2, 2019

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On Tuesday night (Dec. 3rd) at 6:30 PM the Everett Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on the City’s Draft Climate Action Plan. Here’s a bit of the vision as described in the plan. Everett’s greatest impact on emissions reductions will likely be through creating and promoting a safe, healthy, and sustainable community with […]

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PUD Offering Holiday Light Exchange, Bazaar, Gingerbread House Event Friday

December 2, 2019

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If you want to save money while keeping your home festive this season check out this offer from Snohomish PUD. Snohomish PUD is helping to make the holidays a little brighter and greener this year. The PUD will host an LED Holiday Lights Exchange from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Friday, December 6, in the […]

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Fire Rips Through Virginia Market

December 1, 2019

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A fire extensively damaged the Virginia Market in the 2200 block of Virginia Avenue in Everett Sunday night. Flames were reported showing inside the building and then began spreading outside and out of the roof. The store, located at 2231 Virginia Avenue, was extensively damaged by the quickly burning fire. Here’s an update from Everett […]

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City Council Hearing Wednesday On Removing Supportive Housing Option From Single Family Zones

December 1, 2019

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In what is expected to be a busy night the Everett City Council will hold a public hearing on Wednesday to consider the Planning Commission’s recommendation to remove Supportive Housing options from single family zones within the Everett, Washington city limits. The Planning Commission says it would only affect 4 areas in the city as […]

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