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Imagine Children’s Museum Celebrates 4 Millionth Visitor

August 29, 2024

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On Wednesday, August 28th, Imagine Children’s Museum was thrilled to announce an exciting milestone: they welcomed their 4 millionth visitor. To mark the significant achievement, the Children’s Museum held a spontaneous celebration. When Aaron, the 4 millionth visitor, walked through the doors, he was greeted with a free lifetime membership to the museum and a […]

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Tacos and Beer Opens In Downtown Everett

August 28, 2024

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At last, the long-awaited Tacos and Beer Mexican Kitchen restaurant in Downtown Everett has opened. Everett residents and workers noticed their signage and storefront were finished in April, but permitting held them up until today. Seattle residents in the Greenwood neighborhood have enjoyed Tacos and Beer for quite some time. 755 people rated it 4.5 […]

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102-Year-Old Retired Trooper Reunites With 1940 Police Wagon

August 28, 2024

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102-year-old Howard West began his Washington State Patrol career in 1947 as a vehicle safety inspector in Seattle. He retired as a Patrol Captain more than 30 years later. In a recent interview, he expressed the desire to see and sit in the vintage 1940 Ford Police Wagon on display in the WSP Exhibit at […]

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Everett Man Arrested After Months-Long Narcotics Investigation

August 27, 2024

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A months-long narcotics investigation resulted in the arrest of an Everett man on Friday, with support from the Snohomish Regional Drug Task Force, Everett Police Anti-Crime Team, and the Snohomish County Violent Crimes Unit. The man is alleged to have been selling drugs out of a room at a motel located in the 8400 block […]

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2024 National Beard & Moustache Championships Coming to Everett

August 27, 2024

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A different kind of competition. A different kind of sport. Hear us out; this one might grow on you. It certainly grew on others. Beard Team USA is thrilled to announce the 2024 National Beard & Moustache Championships will be held in Everett, Washington, Saturday, November 2nd at the Historic Everett Theatre in Downtown Everett. […]

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Everett’s Imagine Children’s Museum Awarded $250,000 Grant

August 25, 2024

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Imagine Children’s Museum has received a prestigious Museums for America grant from the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS). The total grant award is $250,000 over three years. This significant funding will enhance their Little Science Lab program, an initiative designed to ignite young minds through playful learning and hands-on science and math experiences. […]

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Schack Art Center Hosting Schacktoberfest

August 24, 2024

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The Schack Art Center celebrates autumn’s arrival with “Schacktoberfest.” The harvest-themed exhibition will take place September 5th to 29th at the Schack Art Center in downtown Everett. The exhibit will feature a glass “pumpkin patch,” with 1,000 glass pumpkins.  The event will also feature over 100 artworks by local artists, a Silent Auction in the […]

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Everett Fire Launches Buprenorphine Pilot Program Addressing Opiate Overdoses

August 24, 2024

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The Everett Fire Department’s Emergency Medical Services Division (EMS) has launched a new pilot program allowing paramedics to administer buprenorphine, a medication designed to address withdrawal symptoms from opiate overdoses. Buprenorphine, a narcotic medication, can prevent withdrawal symptoms and reduce drug cravings without causing a high.  It has been shown to cut mortality from opioid […]

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Port of Everett receives $4.3M Port Electrification Grant from Washington State Department of Transportation

August 23, 2024

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The Port of Everett received a $4.3 million grant from the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) to support the electrification of its international seaport. This grant money will be used to help fund a $5.8 million project to construct its charging infrastructure at the Port’s South Terminal, procure its first zero-emission yard trucks and […]

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Everett Chamber of Commerce Back From the Dead

August 22, 2024

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The original Chamber of Commerce in Everett was incorporated on June 17, 1892, two years after Everett was established, and one year before the city was officially incorporated. After a 119 year run, the Everett Chamber of Commerce was dissolved and merged into the Economic Alliance of Snohomish County in 2011. For the past 13 […]

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