Earlier this week we told you about a camp that sprung up in the 3200 block of Rucker Avenue that rapidly filled with dozens of tents housing people experiencing homelessness. Tonight the camp is nearly empty as the City of Everett moved in and told the property owner that they would begin a civil action […]
Archive | July, 2020
Everett Firefighters In Covid-19 Study
July 9, 2020
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The Everett Fire Department today announced it is participating in a study on COVID-19 anitbodies, Here’s more. The Everett Fire Department (EFD), with support from the Everett Firefighters, IAFF Local 46, is partnering with the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center to study the occurrence of COVID-19 antibodies amongst EFD employees. This study is part of […]
4th Of July In Everett, No Fireworks Citations But Man Arrested For Firing Off AR-15
July 8, 2020
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If you thought it was a noisier than usual 4th of July in Everett this year you are right. Everett Police say they issued more warnings this year than in past years but no citations. In past years there were extra officers on special overtime patrols. Even detectives and command staff were brought in on […]
Camp For Those Experiencing Homelessness Pops Up On Rucker
July 7, 2020
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On Sunday a privately owned lot in the 3200 block of Rucker filled with tents housing people experiencing homelessness. Many of the people now in tents on the private lot had been staying on Snohomish County property in downtown Everett next to the County Administration building. MyEverettNews.com received multiple inquiries about the encampment and found […]
Everett Mayor Tried To Give Extra Paid Holiday To City Employees Without Council Notice Or Approval
July 6, 2020
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On June 19th Everett Mayor Cassie Franklin wrote a memo to all city of Everett employees that included the following: Dear City Team Members, Today is Juneteenth, a day that commemorates the end of slavery in the United States. It’s a time to remind ourselves of the promises of freedom, equality and opportunity that are […]
Impairment Suspected As Driver Crashes Through Barrier Into Marina
July 6, 2020
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Everett Police say impairment may be the cause after a driver crashed their car through a barrier and into the water at the Port of Everett Central Docks Sunday evening. It happened just before 9:30 PM. Bystanders were able to pull the driver out of the car and safely onto the dock. The driver was […]
Everett Fire Partnering With Schools For Mask Distribution
July 5, 2020
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Everett Fire and Emergency Management are partnering with the Everett School District this week to give out masks. The giveaways will happen during meal distribution events at various school sites around the district over the next two weeks. Schools include: Cedarwood Elementary Monday July 6th and 13th Hawthorne Elementary Monday July 6th and 13th Jefferson […]
A Guide To Calling 911 Over Fireworks Complaints
July 4, 2020
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Not sure if you should call the emergency line or non-emergency line over fireworks complaints in Everett. Here’s a handy chart from Snohomish 911. Click to enlarge. There is no public fireworks show in Everett tonight but there is a show in Marysville at dusk.
Everett Police Participating In Operation Dry Water This Holiday Weekend
July 3, 2020
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It’s pretty simple. Don’t boat under the influence. Here’s more from EPD. Operation Dry Water is July 3rd to 5th. Operation Dry Water is a national awareness and enforcement campaign focused on reducing the number of alcohol & drug related accidents/fatalities on the water through coordinated efforts between the US Coast Guard with local, state […]
Lots Of Closures For July 3rd
July 3, 2020
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A reminder that since July 4th is on a Saturday this year most Government offices are closed today, (Friday). City of Everett offices are closed today and tomorrow (July 3 & 4) in observation for the Fourth of July and Everett Transit will not operate on Saturday, July 4th. The Port of Everett’s virtual Admin […]
July 9, 2020
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