Archive | August, 2021

Everett Station Area Won’t See Light Rail Until 2041

August 6, 2021

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As we first reported in June, Light Rail to the Everett Station area won’t happen as voters were promised under ST3 in 2016. Back then the north end of the so-called spine between Tacoma and Everett, Washington was to be completed in 2036. After a special meeting Thursday the Sound Transit Board of Directors voted […]

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Mother Of All Garage Sales Returns To Northwest Everett Saturday

August 5, 2021

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With more than 100 participating locations between 19th street and Legion Park in north Everett the Mother Of All Garage Sales presented by the Northwest Neighborhood in Everett, Washington is back in a big way. Cancelled last year due to the Pandemic the sale is back this Saturday and you can imagine with a full […]

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VOAWW To Take Over Management Of Senior Center From City Of Everett

August 4, 2021

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While it may be virtual for a few months as things get worked out it looks like in person activities will return to the Carl Gipson Senior Center in Everett, Washington. The City Council voted unanimously Wednesday night to approve a partnership with Volunteers of America Western Washington for operation of the Senior Programs for […]

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Primary Update For Everett Appears To Set General Election Matches

August 4, 2021

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After two days of counting, primary voter turnout for the Mayor’s race and two City Council Districts in Everett, Washington is running at 21.74 percent with 13,927 ballots returned out of 64,066 issued. With few ballots left to be processed it appears that the general election will consist of the following candidates advancing from the […]

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Executive Somers Urges Contacting Sound Transit Board Members Ahead Of Realignment Vote

August 4, 2021

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Tomorrow (August 5th) Sound Transit Board will consider the following action in what they call “realignment” that could push light rail to Everett back even further. . Business Items • Realignment presentation A. Resolution No. R2021-05: Establishing a flexible framework to implement the ST2 and ST3 plans that (1) allows project work to proceed right […]

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Initial Primary Results For Everett Tuesday Night

August 3, 2021

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The first results for races in the August Primary are in for Everett, Washington. The next set of results is expected after 5 PM Wednesday afternoon.

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Everett Night Out Against Crime Brings Neighbors Together

August 3, 2021

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There were fewer neighborhoods participating and turnout was a bit lighter than in past years but after no event last year Night Out Against Crime was back in Everett, Washington Tuesday. Here are a few photos from some of the events around town. Click photo to enlarge.

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Everett Allocates $1,000,000.00 To Start Forward Grant Program

August 3, 2021

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Today the City of Everett, Washington announced it is earmarking one million dollars for a first round of grants to stimulate Everett’s economy. Here are some basic details and links to begin the application process. The City of Everett launched the Everett Forward Grant Program, offering one-time grants to eligible applicants with innovative ideas and […]

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Every Green To Be Replaced At Walter Hall Golf Course After Supplier Error

August 3, 2021

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It’s going to be rough playing Walter Hall Golf Course in south Everett through Labor Day as all of the greens are being replaced following a supplier error. We first told you about the issue last week. Last Wednesday the Everett City Council approved a settlement with a supplier who contributed to the issue. Monday […]

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Everett Mayor Says Ranger Was Wrong To Shut Down Lemonade Stand

August 2, 2021

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On Friday KING 5 television ran a story on a City of Everett Park Ranger shutting down a Lemonade Stand run by a 7-year-old girl in Rucker Hill Park while a homeless camp was allowed to stay. Here’s the link to that story. As you might guess that created a lot of pushback from the […]

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