NW Plus Credit Union announced it made a $20,000 donation to local food banks and pantries through its annual Hunger Heroes fundraising campaign. Launched in November 2025, the campaign set an initial goal of raising $10,000 to support six community partners across the markets NW Plus serves. Thanks to the generosity of its members and […]
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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 […]
10 Biggest Stories of 2025
December 30, 2025
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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, […]
Plastic Bag Fees to Increase 50% Starting January 1st
December 26, 2025
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On January 1st, 2026, the statewide minimum fees for plastic film carry-out bags will increase from 8 cents to 12 cents per bag, while the fee for paper bags will remain 8 cents. However, businesses are allowed to charge more than the required minimum fee. The reason for the single-use plastic bag ban in October […]
U-Haul Offering Free Self Storage for Snohomish River Flooding Victims
December 11, 2025
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U-Haul® is offering 30 days of free self-storage and U-Box® container usage at nine Company facilities across western Washington to aid those affected by the Snohomish River flooding. The City of Snohomish has declared a state of emergency following flooding that has already taken place. The river is forecasted to exceed a record-breaking level of […]
The Net Shed Fish Market Opening at the Port of Everett
December 10, 2025
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A new restaurant and fish market opens this Saturday in Everett. The Net Shed Fish Market is located inside “Restaurant Row” at the Port of Everett. Inspired by the original net sheds that once lined the marina, The Net Shed Fish Market’s name honors those humble structures where fishermen and their families mended nets, swapped […]
Seattle World Cup Match Schedule is Out – How to Get Tickets
December 6, 2025
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The FIFA World Cup 2026™ match schedule was announced today and includes the four Group Stage matches to be played in Seattle Stadium (Lumen Field temporarily renamed), with fan activations across the city, region, and state of Washington to ensure an inclusive and accessible FIFA World Cup event. Specific matches to be played in Seattle […]
Five Below Replaces Party City at Everett Mall With Mixed Reviews
December 3, 2025
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Five Below is a Philadelphia-based chain marketing themselves as selling “trendy, fun, and affordable finds.” They took over the Party City location at Everett Mall that closed in December 2024. It’s one of the most visible spots at the Everett Mall, which is undergoing a major redesign. Though newer to Washington State, Five Below has […]
Olympic Pipeline Leak in Everett Area
November 21, 2025
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Washington State Governor Bob Ferguson declared an emergency as a result of a BP shutdown of the Olympic Pipeline on Wednesday. The shutdown is affecting the jet fuel supply to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport. If jet fuel deliveries through the Olympic Pipeline are not restored by Saturday evening, “airport operations will be significantly affected,” Ferguson said […]
Meet the Owners: Tommy’s Express in Everett
November 20, 2025
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Tommy’s Express in Everett celebrated their groundbreaking back in March and are now excited to open the first-ever Tommy’s Express location in the State of Washington and the entire Northwest portion of the U.S. In anticipation of their opening tomorrow, we caught up with the local franchise owners, Clayton Wall and Phuong Truong, to find out […]





January 23, 2026
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