Editor’s Update Wednesday 12/15/2021: In a unanimous vote the Everett City Council approved the measure. When the issue first came up back in June of 2020 there was quite a dust-up between the City Council and Mayor Cassie Franklin over the Mayor advising City employees they would be getting an extra Holiday, Juneteenth. At the […]
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City Council To Vote Wednesday On Juneteenth Becoming Official City Of Everett Holiday
Cold Weather Reminders As Everett May See A Tiny Bit Of Snow This Week
December 13, 2021
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While it is a long shot there may be a bit of mixed snow with the rain this week, so we thought we’d pass along some reminders from Snohomish County Public Works on winter driving preparations. Snohomish County staff is reminding residents of some useful tools and helpful tips to prepare for any snow and […]
Community Transit Increasing Service Five Percent In 2022
December 12, 2021
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With the approval of their budget last week Community Transit announced plans to increase service by five percent next year along with several other priorities. Here’s an overview from CT. The 2022 Community Transit budget details several projects that will have a lasting impact on public transportation by expanding travel options for riders in Snohomish […]
Work Moving Ahead On A Sonic Drive-In For Everett
December 11, 2021
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Back in July of last year we noticed a pre-application for a SONIC Drive-In as part of a development proposed for the corner of Evergreen Way and Olivia Park Road in south Everett. Given the Pandemic, things have been fairly quiet, but activity has picked up. Permits have now been issued and work has begun […]
Sheriff’s Emphasis Nets Guns, Drugs, More In South Everett
December 10, 2021
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On Wednesday night the Snohomish County Sheriff’s Mobile Command Post was at the Home Depot parking lot in south Everett at Airport Road and Highway 99. Also, more than half-dozen patrol vehicles, jail vans and support staff were in the parking lot as they conducted an emphasis patrol in the area. Here’s a press release […]
Citizens Needed To Update Everett City Council District Boundaries (Seriously)
December 9, 2021
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Yes, while the new City Council members elected this past November in Everett, Washington have yet to be sworn in, it’s time to set up another Districting Commission to adjust the City Council District boundaries. It’s a process that will happen now every ten years following the Decennial Census. Here’s more information and a link […]
Developer Chosen For New Residential, Retail And Commercial Space At Port of Everett
December 9, 2021
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Today the Port of Everett announced LPC West has been chosen to develop the second (and largest) phase of Waterfront Place. The area known as the Millwright District covers nearly 10 acres to the west and south of Scuttlebutt. Here’s the release out from the Port today. On Monday, Dec. 6, the Port of Everett […]
Free Navy Band Northwest Holiday Concert Next Wednesday In Everett
December 8, 2021
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Another event lost to the Pandemic last year has returned as the folks at Naval Station Everett pass along the good news that the free Holiday Concert with Navy Band Northwest returns to Everett, Washington next week. The Commander Navy Region Northwest will offer a free holiday music concert by Navy Band Northwest on Wednesday, […]
Silver Lake Alfy’s Closing After 29 Years – 88 Townhomes Proposed For Site
December 7, 2021
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The City of Everett has started the public comment period on a proposal to transform the area that currently houses Alfy’s Pizza and the business to the south in the 9600-9700 blocks of 19th Avenue SE into a development of 88 townhomes called Grayson Square. Here’s a portion of the description of the development taken […]
Hours-Long Standoff At Port Of Everett Ends As Police Use K-9 To Take Suspect Into Custody
December 6, 2021
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Initial report 11:30 PM: A standoff between Everett Police and a man in a van parked in the Port of Everett’s Waterfront Center west parking lot ended until just before 9:30 Monday night. The standoff between the man and police went on throughout the majority of the day forcing businesses to close and the Port […]
December 14, 2021
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