A lot happened in 2024 in the city of Everett. Here’s a countdown of the most popular stories of 2024, according to article traffic & readership on My Everett News: 10) Multi-Vehicle Crash Shut down 41st Street for 3 Hours There were several strange crashes in 2024 where the driver was impaired or unconscious. In […]
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Tips for Helping Seniors Beat the Winter Blues this Holiday Season
December 17, 2024
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This holiday season and throughout the winter months, as the days grow shorter and the temperatures dip, many seniors grapple with feelings of sadness, irritability, and a lack of energy, commonly called the “winter blues.” According to Homage’s Mental Health Programs Manager Nancy Brosemer, having the “winter blues” involves: Sadness during the fall and winter […]
Washington State Freight Board Selects New Executive Director
September 13, 2024
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The Washington State Freight Mobility Strategic Investment Board (FMSIB) announced the selection of Brandy DeLange as its next executive director. She is set to start her new position on Sept. 16, 2024. “We are pleased to have found such an excellent candidate to join FMSIB as our new executive director,” said FMSIB Board Chair Temple Lentz. “Washington […]
Council Adopts Ordinances to Increase Housing Supply
August 14, 2024
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This morning, the Snohomish County Council adopted four ordinances introduced by Councilmember Nate Nehring focused on increasing the available supply of housing and addressing housing affordability challenges. The suite of ordinances continues the efforts initiated by the “Opening Doors to Home Ownership” housing panel held at the Council’s Planning and Community Development Committee. “The lack […]
I-5 Lane Reduction Saturday and Sunday Mornings
June 28, 2024
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It’s road construction season and we’re seeing another lane reduction on I-5 for maintenance at East Marine View Drive in Everett. The right lane of Interstate 5 will close from 5 a.m. to 9 a.m. Saturday, June 29, and Sunday, June 30, for routine bridge maintenance across the Snohomish River at East Marine View Drive […]
Northbound 529 Closure Delayed One Week
May 31, 2024
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The 529 overnight bridge closure, then 4-month lane reduction, has been rescheduled to Saturday, June 8th. Here’s what the Washington Department of Transportation stated: After we postponed work this week, State Route 529 now is scheduled for a full closure from 10 p.m. Saturday, June 8, to 8 a.m. Sunday June 9, near the Snohomish […]
Snohomish County Council Requiring Facility Testing at County Housing Properties
May 3, 2024
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The Snohomish County Council adopts the Nehring’s ordinance requiring facility testing at Snohomish County housing properties. On Wednesday, the Snohomish County Council adopted an ordinance introduced by Councilmember Nate Nehring, which requires annual testing of Snohomish County-owned supportive housing facilities for hazardous chemicals. Ordinance 24-011 was adopted on a 3-2 vote with Councilmembers Nehring, Low, […]
After 44 Years of Public Service, Port of Everett’s Carolyn Diedrich Retires
May 2, 2024
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After nearly 44 years of public service at the Port of Everett, Assistant Controller & Records Officer Carolyn Diedrich retired on May 1. Mallory Good, the Port’s new Assistant Controller, has taken on the majority of Diedrich’s role. Good’s position maintains complex accounts within the Port’s financial system and assists the Finance Director. “I want […]
I-5 and SR-529 Road Work Continues in May
April 29, 2024
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More road work expected in Everett in May on both I-5 and State Route 529. Road crews will attempt to make it as easy as possible for travelers by keeping the closures on separate days. Both projects involve significant northbound lane reductions. The I-5 Marine View Drive project between Everett and Marysville reduces the northbound […]
Everett Naval Station Training Exercises Coming Up
March 26, 2024
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Naval Station Everett will be conducting a security training exercise in the harbor around the Everett base on April 2nd to 5th and April 8th to 9th, 2024. The exercises are scheduled to occur each day between 9am and 4pm. During the exercise, those near the base may hear mass warning announcements from the base’s […]
December 30, 2024
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