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Shooting Investigation in South Everett Today

April 26, 2024

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Everett Police Officers were dispatched to the 9800 block of 18th Ave West, near the Quail Hallow condos. Callers reported hearing gun shots around 11am and then seeing one subject down on the ground. Everett officers, in concert with the Snohomish County Sheriff’s Office, responded to the area. As responding officers converged on the incident […]

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Police Looking for Monroe Correctional Complex Escapee

April 26, 2024

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The Department of Corrections & Monroe Police Department are searching for minimum security incarcerated individual escaped from Monroe Correctional Complex. A minimum security incarcerated individual has escaped from the Minimum Security Unit at the Monroe Correctional Complex in Monroe, Washington. The individual, 59-year-old Patrick Lester Clay (DOC 908566) appears to have escaped by breaking into […]

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Everett Police & Fire Warn of Increasing Fentanyl Overdoses Involving Young Children

April 25, 2024

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The Everett Fire and Everett Police Departments are warning the Everett community about a concerning increase in fentanyl overdoses involving young children. Since last Saturday, Everett Fire and Police have responded to three overdoses where children were exposed to fentanyl that was left unsecured in the homes. Sadly, one child has passed away due to […]

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Grizzly Bears Moving Back to North Cascades Thanks to Agency Decision

April 25, 2024

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The National Park Service and U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service have announced a decision to actively restore grizzly bears to the North Cascades of Washington, where the animals once roamed. Grizzly bears occupied the North Cascades region for thousands of years as a key part of the ecosystem, distributing native plant seeds and keeping other […]

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Everett High School’s Library Renamed in Dedication to Larry O’Donnell

April 24, 2024

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At the April 23 school board meeting, the Everett Public Schools Board of Directors approved a proposal brought forward by the Everett High School Parent Teacher Association (PTA) to rename Everett High School Library to the Lawrence E. O’Donnell Everett High Library, in recognition of his passion for Everett and the inspiration he has kindled […]

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Bricks & Minifigs Opening in South Everett

April 23, 2024

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Bricks & Minifigs will be opening a location in South Everett on May 25th at 1203 SE Everett Mall Way (Suite N) where the former State Liquor store once lived. If you aren’t familiar with the franchise, it started out of Portland and is a great way to buy used LEGO kits. This marks the […]

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Historic Everett Asking Everett Residents to Speak Up on Clark Park Gazebo

April 22, 2024

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Historic Everett, an advocacy organization, is asking local citizens to speak up to save a local landmark, the Clark Park Gazebo. The organization has even taken out ads in local newspapers urging residents to contact the City Council and Mayor in Everett to show their support to save the Gazebo from demolition by the City. […]

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Reptile Lady Coming to Everett Library

April 21, 2024

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On Saturday, April 27th the Reptile Lady will be coming to the Evergreen branch of the Everett Public Library. If the Reptile Lady sounds familiar, you may be thinking of her father, the “Reptile Man” who visited many schools and started the Reptile Zoo in Monroe in 1996. The family legacy continues. Scott Petersen’s son, […]

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Thomas Wise Still Missing – Snohomish County Sheriff Needs Your Help

April 19, 2024

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The Snohomish County Sheriff’s Office Search and Rescue is seeking the public’s help in locating 76-year-old Thomas Wise. Update 4/20: The Snohomish County Sheriff reported that Thomas has been located and found dead. No foul play. He was located by a Search and Rescue K9 team. We are very thankful for all the searchers and […]

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Homage Names Kathryn McCutchan, Director of Social Services

April 18, 2024

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McCutchan brings nearly three decades of expertise in behavioral health services administration, community-based programming in prevention and intervention services, federal grants management, and project development and planning to her new post. She has been an administrator for Hope House Home for the Elderly, an associate director of Empowering Pacific Island Communities, executive director of Pacific […]

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