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Six Puppies Poisoned by Fentanyl Rescued by Firefighters and Sheriff

January 12, 2026

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Yesterday three unresponsive 10-week-old puppies were dropped off at Sky Valley Fire Station 54 in Gold Bar, Washington. Firefighters discovered all three puppies were in critical condition with respiratory and full arrest. Firefighters could tell that all three puppies were suffering from the same symptoms and the cause had to be environmental poisoning. Crews performed […]

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Mugu Games in Everett Suffers Break-in Robbery

January 10, 2026

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On Thursday, January 8th Mugu Games in Everett suffered a break-in robbery just after midnight. The robber stole about $40,000 in Pokémon cards, including a rare “Psa 10 Vending Ooyamas Oikachu Pikachu,” which is worth at least $3,000. Security footage (seen below) shows a masked and hooded figure breaking into the store, trying to kick […]

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Meet Everett’s New Chief of Police, Robert Goetz

January 8, 2026

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At the January 7, 2026, City Council meeting, Deputy Chief Robert Goetz was sworn in as the new Everett Police Department Chief of Police. Chief Goetz has a long, comprehensive history with the Everett Police Department. He most recently served as Deputy Chief, overseeing the Investigations and Services Bureau. Prior to that, Chief Goetz oversaw […]

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What Happened at the First Everett City Council Meeting of 2026

January 8, 2026

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It’s a new year, and there were a couple of new faces at the Everett City Council meeting yesterday. Here’s a brief recap of what went down in the first meeting of 2026. The meeting started with a ceremonial swear-in and “Oath of Office” for recently elected or re-elected officials performed by Judge Remy Leonard, […]

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Great Everett Chamber Brand Strategy 101 Lunch & Learn This Month

January 7, 2026

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The Greater Everett Chamber of Commerce will kick off 2026 with a Lunch & Learn designed for business owners and nonprofit leaders who want stronger connections and a clearer way to communicate what they do. Brand Strategy 101 takes place Wednesday, January 14, 2026, from 11:30 AM to 1:00 PM at 1611 Everett Avenue, Everett, […]

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Snohomish County Council Names Dunn as Chair and Low as Vice Chair

January 6, 2026

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On January 6th, 2026, the Snohomish County Council selected the council leadership team for 2026. Councilmember Megan Dunn, representing District 2, was elected Chair of the Council. Chair Dunn served as Vice Chair in 2025. Councilmember Sam Low, representing District 5, was elected Vice Chair. This is Councilmember Low’s first time serving on Council’s leadership […]

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Car Crashes into Ginger Salon in Everett

January 5, 2026

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Just before midnight Sunday evening a drunk driver smashed their car into Ginger Salon in Everett. Many might be familiar with this building as it is located at the curve where 41st Street turns into East Mukilteo Blvd. Jenny from Ginger Salon tells us that half if the car went through the exterior wall into […]

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Everett Firefighters Rescue Man from Apartment Fire

January 2, 2026

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Shortly after 11:45 a.m. today, Friday, January 2, 2026, Everett Fire was dispatched to a reported apartment fire at the Nova North Apartments located at 8530 10th Ave W. in Everett. Multiple 911 callers reported smoke coming from a ground-floor apartment in the A Building, with initial information indicating the apartment may be occupied. Firefighters […]

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Double Fatal Collision Just North of Silverlake Costco

January 2, 2026

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Around noon Friday, Everett Fire responded to a bad collision at the intersection of 19th Ave SE and 100th St SE on WA 527, just north of the Silverlake Costco in South Everett. Five vehicles were involved in the the crash. One vehicle was reported to be a rollover seen off the side of the […]

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Law Enforcement Chase Ends with Shooting Fatality at Fleming Street in Everett

January 2, 2026

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At approximately 4:48 a.m. this morning, Skagit County dispatch advised deputies were in pursuit following shots fired from a vehicle and requested regional assistance. Dispatch broadcasted there was probable cause for Domestic Violence Assault 1 for the male suspect. He was reported to be armed with a firearm. The suspect was located by authorities and […]

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