Most families in the area are familiar with the Reptile Man, who has been gracing schools and libraries all over Snohomish County with reptile shows for over 35 years. More recently his daughter, the Reptile Lady, had joined the family business and even did a show for the Everett Library last year. Besides their educational […]
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Funko Renames Michael Lunsford as Interim CEO
July 8, 2025
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Everett-based Funko, Inc., a leading pop culture lifestyle brand, today announced that Michael Lunsford has been appointed as the Company’s Interim Chief Executive Officer, effective July 5th, 2025. The appointment follows the departure of Cynthia Williams from her role as the Company’s Chief Executive Officer, effective on the same date. Ms. Williams had only served […]
Fluke Corporation Appoints Parker Burke as New President
July 7, 2025
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Everett-based Fluke Corporation today announced the appointment of Parker Burke as President and Group President of Fortive’s Connected Reliability Group effective July 7, 2025. In this dual role, Parker will lead Fluke and Fluke Reliability in delivering technology and services that help customers around the world reduce downtime, increase safety, and unlock operational resilience. Parker […]
Restaurant Row Expansion at Port of Everett Nearing Completion
July 5, 2025
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The second phase of the Port of Everett’s “Restaurant Row” is nearing completion, with substantial progress made across both buildings and site work. The highly anticipated waterfront commercial development continues the Port’s broader vision of trans- forming the former industrial waterfront into a vibrant mixed-use destination. “This project has really picked up momentum in the […]
Everett Improv to Shut Down Permanently
June 27, 2025
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After 6 years of “weirdness,” the Everett Improv will be closing down in August. Everett Improv Owner and Comedian, Britney Barber, shared messages on social media that she plans on shutting down Everett Improv to move back to the East Coast to be near her son. Here’s what she said: “Thank you to everyone who […]
Historic Everett Theatre Changes Ownership
May 30, 2025
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The Historic Everett Theatre in Downtown Everett officially changes hands today. The 124-year-old Historic Everett Theatre went up for sale before COVID-19 hit, but finally sold to Bellevue real estate agent, Johnny Phan. Here’s Johnny Phan’s real estate bio: I graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree in Business at the University of Washington Bothell. For over […]
Annual Snohomish County Update Returns on May 20th
May 7, 2025
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Economic Alliance Snohomish County (EASC) will host the annual Snohomish County Update on May 20, 2025, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Boeing Future of Flight. Presented by The Boeing Company, Banner Bank, and Everett Community College, this year’s program features Snohomish County Executive Dave Somers and leading voices from regional transportation, aviation, and […]
Two New Car Wash Options in South Everett
April 21, 2025
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A couple of ribbon cuttings in South Everett mark two new car wash options in South Everett. One celebrated its opening, and one celebrated their ground breaking. Quick Quack: On April 9th, 2025 Quick Quack celebrated their grand opening. Located at 10330 Evergreen Way in Everett, next to Woods Coffee, Quick Quack bought and took […]
Recap of the Everett Mayor’s 2025 State of the City Address
March 27, 2025
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This year’s edition of the State of the City for Everett was held in Apex Everett and hosted by the newly created Greater Everett Chamber of Commerce. Today, March 27th, 2025, Everett Mayor Cassie Franklin delivered her 8th “State of the City” address. Last year the event was held in the Everett Mall and focused […]
Boeing 777x Flights Seen Over Everett
March 21, 2025
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A reader sent over a couple of photos of the long-anticipated Boeing 777x airplane flying over Everett earlier this week. Benjamin Rice spotted the flyover above Evergreen Middle School Fields on Tuesday, March 18th. Flight logs show several flights from the 17th to the 19th for aircraft N779XX, a Boeing 777-9, originating from Seattle, over […]





August 13, 2025
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