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My Everett News is a hyperlocal news website featuring breaking news and events in Everett, WA. We also cover City of Everett information and items of interest to those who live and work in Everett. It's written by Leland Dart a former Snohomish County based radio reporter born and raised in Everett.

I-5/US-2 Interchange Planning Study Online Through December 15th – In Person Meeting This Thursday At WSU Everett

November 28, 2023

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If the State Department of Transportation is going to fix the Westbound Highway 2 Trestle into Everett, Washington experts say the interchange between Highway 2 and Interstate 5 will also need to undergo major improvements. Right now the State is in the midst of a major planning effort to determine how to move forward. The […]

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Everett Fire Says Opioid Use May Have Contributed To Man Setting Himself On Fire

November 28, 2023

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This in today from the fire department in Everett, Washington. Early Friday Morning, Everett Fire was called to a motel in the 10000 block of Evergreen Way for a report of a smoke alarm sounding and the smell of smoke coming from one of the rooms. Fire crews arrived to find an unconscious male in […]

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Wintertide Lights Begin Friday, Running Through December At Evergreen Arboretum & Gardens In Everett, Washington

November 27, 2023

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Every year it seems to grow a bit and this year the magic that is Wintertide Lights looks to impress again as the annual display begins this Friday evening. Here’s the scoop. Evergreen Arboretum and Gardens, nestled within the picturesque confines of Legion Park at 145 Alverson Blvd, is once again set to transform into […]

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Family Displaced After South Everett House Fire Sunday Afternoon

November 26, 2023

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About 4:00 PM Sunday afternoon Sno911 began receiving calls of smoke and flames coming from the back of a house in the 9000 block of 9th Avenue SE in south Everett, Washington. The first Everett Fire Engine approaching the area reported a column of smoke from half mile away. Arriving Everett Fire crews began an […]

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No Injuries As SUV Hits Boathouse At Port Of Everett Central Marina

November 26, 2023

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No word whether there was a mechanical failure or driver error but there were no injuries after an SUV crashed through a barrier and went into a boathouse at the Port of Everett central marina Sunday afternoon. Here are a couple of photos. Click to enlarge…

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Police Investigating Fatal Shooting Overnight At Henry M. Jackson Park In North Everett, Washington

November 26, 2023

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Editor’s Update 4:00 PM: No arrests reported yet as detectives continue to investigate. Everett Police say the victim was a male in his teens. The park has re-opened. Editor’s Update 10:00 AM: Henry M. Jackson Park remains closed as detectives continue to collect evidence in the light of day. Here’s the latest information released by […]

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Meet The Owner – Neal’s Barber Shop

November 25, 2023

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Editor’s note: MyEverettNews.com is working to introduce our readers to more independent business owners here in Everett, Washington. We want to highlight their businesses, tell their stories and invite you to shop locally and help move Everett, Washington forward. If you know of a business we should feature, send us a suggestion via email: news@myeverettnews.com. […]

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Big Crowds Greet Santa For Downtown Lighting In Everett, Washington As Wintertide Kicks Off

November 24, 2023

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A huge crowd greeted Santa as he arrived in an Everett Fire Truck at Wall and Colby in downtown Everett, Washington tonight. Santa lit the downtown lights and then went into the Historic Everett Theater and posed for pictures with attendees. People also checked out Santa’s ride, took photos and shopped from 48 vendors who […]

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Preparations Underway For Wintertide Kickoff Weekend In Downtown Everett, Washington

November 24, 2023

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Colby is closed between Wall Street and Hewitt Avenue as tents go up to host a two-day Makers Market to officially kickoff Wintertide in Everett, Washington. Santa will be arriving this (Fri) afternoon around 4:45 PM via Everett Fire Truck and at 5:00 PM will throw the switch to light the tree over Hewitt & […]

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Nice Thanksgiving Sunset At Grand Avenue Park In Everett Washington

November 23, 2023

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Just a simple photo of a nice sunset at Grand Avenue Park in Everett, Washington. Hope you had a good Holiday – LD

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