Everett, Washington, is a big city with a lot going on. 2025 was no exception. Here’s a countdown of the most popular stories of 2025, according to article traffic & readership on My Everett News:
10) Flooding
The recent floods were big news covered nationally with lots of stories, from emergency declarations, to record levels, to evacuation orders, to people attempting to drive through the water, and looting of abandoned houses.
9) Restaurant Row
All the construction at the Port of Everett is starting to pay off with The Net Shed Fish Market opening a couple weeks ago, plus a deal was struck for a Mexican restaurant to open soon. The Port also put a call out for a steakhouse or experiential dinner option.
8) Discounted Product Options
Our story about a 15-year-old who started Bargain Binz in Everett was a hit and Five Below launched at the Everett Mall.
7) Everett School Wins FIRST Robotics World Championship
Team 2910 “Jack in the Bot” from Henry M. Jackson High School won the 2025 FIRST Robotics World Championship, held in Houston, Texas in April.
6) Postal Worker Shot by Amazon Delivery Driver
A USPS postal worker was shot at an Everett apartment building by another package delivery driver.
5) Unlicensed Street Food Vendors
The Washington State Restaurant Fair Play Coalition sent a letter to Mayor Cassie Franklin requesting action on food vendors operating illegally in the City of Everett.
4) Pallet Shelter Opening in South Everett
The city opened its 3rd pallet shelter in an industrial area of Everett.
3) Missing Man Found Dead in Everett Alley
A dead body was found in an alley downtown between Grand and Rucker Avenue, between California and Everett Ave by city workers doing their rounds.
2) Fred Meyer Closure
A corporate decision, ignoring previous efforts from the City of Everett, resulted in the closure of the South Everett Fred Meyer. It closed permanently in October, 2025.
It may be the end of crazy South Everett Fred Meyer news, but we still have cars crashing into other Fred Meyer locations.
1) Dick’s Grand Opening
From its humble food truck test, Dick’s held a top off party, then an Orange Ticket game for the eventual Grand Opening on June 12th, 2025.
An envious prankster erected a fake Dick’s Drive-In sign in Snohomish.
Bonus stories that almost made the cut:
- Several different stabbings in Everett, and one mysterious one just outside of it.
- A few store closures including 75-year staple Martin Lumber and Joann Fabrics.
- Some comings and goings and odd stories during the election cycle.
- Many weird car and truck crashes.
December 30, 2025
Everett Restaurants, Everett Economy, Everett Government