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At the October 14, 2026 Everett City Council meeting, the Everett Forward Business Support and Reinvestment package was approved in a unanimous vote. Modernizing the City’s business and occupation (B&O) tax structure, supporting local small businesses and createsnew opportunities to reinvest in Everett’s economy. The package provides significant tax relief for small businesses, reduces the […]

On Saturday, October 17, local organizers including Snohomish County Indivisible, community members, and volunteers in Snohomish County will join communities across all 50 states and Washington, D.C., for No Kings: Vote Early, a nationwide day of action focused on nonpartisan voter participation and election protection. The local event – taking place at the County seat, […]

Ballots have started arriving this weekend and one interesting proposed change is Proposition 3, which would amend the Snohomish County Charter to require that all elected offices be non-partisan. In particular, it would convert offices of the five-member County Council, County Executive, and County Prosecutor from (currently) partisan to non-partisan offices. The primary argument for […]

The Grand Avenue Park Bridge elevator has been offline since July 9th, 2026 due to vandalism. Suspects ignited a firework inside the compartment, damaging the walls and floor. In particular, the vandalism damaged both the side panels and the floor of the elevator. The City of Everett ordered parts that took months to arrive. Now, […]

The Snohomish County Council is currently in the process of reviewing the County Executive’s recommended biennial budget for 2027-2028. A vital part of the budget process is input and feedback from residents. The council has many upcoming opportunities for public participation and is encouraging members of the public to attend and share ideas and priorities […]

Public hearing dates have been set for consideration of the proposed consolidation of Everett Transit and Community Transit service in Snohomish County. On Wednesday, Sept. 30, the Everett City Council approved a resolution to set its public hearing date for Wednesday, Oct. 28. This afternoon, the Community Transit Board of Directors set its public hearing […]

Mayor Cassie Franklin is proposing a new economic investment package named “Everett Forward,” which was designed to provide meaningful relief for thousands of small businesses and retailers while making strategic investments to strengthen Everett’s economy for the long term. The proposed changes to the City of Everett’s Business & Occupation (B&O) tax structure will be […]

Following public input and intensive negotiations, Everett Mayor Cassie Franklin and Community Transit CEO Ric Ilgenfritz today announced details of a historic plan to consolidate transit service in Snohomish County. Their proposed Interlocal Agreement (ILA) for the consolidation of Everett Transit with Community Transit would increase bus service in the city by 50% and end […]

Sound Transit has released their Draft Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for the expansion up into Everett. See the potential stops in Everett, what they affect, and when they may be launched. The comment period is open now through November 2nd. Anyone who has ridden the light rail from the Lynnwood station knows how much value Sound […]

The Snohomish County Sheriff’s Office is launching a Drone as First Responder (DFR) pilot program in partnership with Snohomish County 911 (SNO911), and Skydio, bringing advanced technology to public safety response. Everett’s Drone as First responder pilot launched in September, 2025 has helped in several situations, publicly, and many more unannounced. It has helped with […]