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The Police Department is still crunching the numbers but a preliminary inquiry by MyEverettNews.com shows it was another deadly year in Everett, Washington. According to Everett Police, there were eleven homicides and two cases of negligent manslaughter in 2023. That compares with 12 homicides and six cases of negligent manslaughter reported by Everett Police in […]

In a vote of 4 to 2 (Councilmember Vogeli was not present), the Everett City Council Wednesday night approved an ordinance that allows city prosecutors in Everett, Washington to ask a court to impose a mandatory sentence of 30 days upon conviction for the crimes of assault, harassment, use of a controlled substance in public, […]

The Everett City Council chambers were filled to overflowing Wednesday night with people against a proposed ordinance that would prohibit City Council members from serving a paid elected position while also serving on the Everett City Council. That proposal was brought forward by Everett City Council President Brenda Stonecipher and seconded by councilmember Ben Zarlingo. […]

Editor’s Update Tue 12/05/2023 10:30 AM: The ordinance would not go into effect until after the 2025 election for Mayor and multiple City Council positions. Here is a link to the ordinance as it will be presented Wednesday night. Saying she feels residents of the City of Everett and its City Council members would be […]

An interesting message from Liz Vogeli who represents District 4 on the City Council in Everett, Washington. Here’s a message she read at the end of her councilmember comments during their weekly meeting Wednesday night. It runs about three minutes and the rest of the City Council meeting follows.  

Editor’s Note: On September 21st candidates in the November 7th General Election for Everett City Council Districts, Everett School Board and Port of Everett Commissioner along with Snohomish County offices including Everett voters were invited to send a statement up to 500 words to MyEverettNews.com introducing themselves to our readers. Invitations were sent to the […]

Found a very helpful explainer of the various committees of the City Council in Everett, Washington on social media today so thought we’d pass it along here. What are Everett City Council Committee meetigns? Everett City Council Committee meetings consists of City Councilmembers, as well as staff liaisons from various City of Everett departments. During […]

In a unanimous vote (with councilmember Rhyne absent) the Everett City Council and Mayor Cassie Franklin today during a special meeting approved the following resolution: Printable PDF version of Final resolution   All councilmembers present along with the Mayor supported the resolution but some expressed concern about becoming involved in the affairs of other local […]

Editor’s Note: On June 18th candidates in the August 1st Primary Election for Everett City Council Districts, Everett School Board and Port of Everett Commissioner along with Snohomish County offices including Everett voters were invited to send a statement up to 500 words to MyEverettNews.com introducing themselves to our readers. Invitations were sent to the […]

Editor’s Note: On June 18th candidates in the August 1st Primary Election for Everett City Council Districts, Everett School Board and Port of Everett Commissioner along with Snohomish County offices including Everett voters were invited to send a statement up to 500 words to MyEverettNews.com introducing themselves to our readers. Invitations were sent to the […]