People in Everett, Washington are being warned about a utility bill scam. Here’s a notice put out Thursday from Everett Public Works. Multiple City of Everett utility customers have received calls falsely accusing them of being behind on their account and demanding payment. The City’s utility services office would like customers to know that they […]
Archive | September, 2020
Closures Planned For WB 526 Boeing Freeway Flyover from North I-5 Next Week
September 10, 2020
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A heads-up from the Washington State Department of Transportation on closures of westbound 526 from northbound Interstate 5 starting next week. Westbound travelers taking State Route 526 from Interstate 5 need to plan for overnight detours for several weeks beginning Monday, Sept. 14. Through the start of October, contractor crews working for the Washington State […]
Everett Council Approves Purchase Of Two Drones For Everett Police
September 9, 2020
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The Everett City Council has approved a grant to authorize the purchase of two Unmanned Aerial Systems (drones) for use by the Everett Police Marine Unit. The total cost is $108,616.00 with $81,462.00 obtained through a FEMA-Homeland Security grant and the balance 0f $27,154.00 coming from Vessel Registrations Funds. There are no monies being used […]
PUD Offering Rewards For Electronic Vehicle Chargers
September 9, 2020
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Snohomish PUD is working on getting more folks in Everett and Snohomish County to install electronic vehicle chargers. As part of its Connect & Drive program, Snohomish County PUD is offering customers up to a $500 reward for the purchase and installation of qualifying Level 2 Energy Star EV chargers in their homes. “One of […]
Recreational Fires Included In Upgraded Burn Ban In Everett And Snohomish County
September 8, 2020
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This in today from the Snohomish County Fire Marshal’s Office. Due to high fire danger and sustained hot and dry weather conditions, the outdoor burn ban previously issued July 22nd, 2020 for the unincorporated areas of Snohomish County has been UPGRADED to a complete burn ban which includes recreational fires. The upgraded burn ban will […]
Air Quality Concerns Close Everett Covid-19 Testing Site
September 8, 2020
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This in today from the Snohomish Health District. With the poor air quality, the Snohomish Health District has closed its drive-thru testing operations at the Lynnwood Food Bank and 3900 Broadway site in Everett today. The 3900 Broadway site will also be closed on Wednesday, September 9. Staff are notifying all individuals with appointments to […]
Everett Police Seek Robber Of Soundview Deli
September 7, 2020
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About 9 PM Monday night a lone gunman robbed the Soundview Deli in the 3700 block of Mukilteo Boulevard just before the Mukilteo City limits. Everett and Mukilteo Police responded but were not able to located a suspect. The clerk was not injured. Anyone with information is asked to call the Everett Police Tip Line […]
Burning Piles Of Wood Chips Spread Smoke Across Everett
September 7, 2020
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Just before 7 PM Snohomish 911 received multiple calls from drivers on Highway 529 between Everett and Marysville regarding fires in the piles of chips in the yard at Pacific Topsoils. Crews from Marysville and Everett Fire Departments responded and found multiple piles of material on fire. The Burlington Northern rail line had to be […]
Brush Fires Near And Far Keep Everett Firefighters Busy
September 7, 2020
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While the Everett Fire Department has been sending its Brush Truck and crews to help out in Eastern Washington there are concerns about brush fires closer to home. Shortly after noon Monday Everett Firefighters were called to a brush fire out off the Lowell Larimer Road next to the Burlington Northern Railroad line. Two Everett […]
Sport Courts At Everett’s Forest Park Closing For Resurfacing
September 6, 2020
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The Sport Courts at Forest Park are closing this week until next year for resurfacing. Here’s a brief. Renovations at the sports courts at Forest Park are scheduled to begin Sept. 9. Renovations include resurfacing the tennis and basketball courts. The courts will be closed during renovations and are expected to reopen by early spring, […]
September 10, 2020
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