Everett Public Library's Evergreen Branch to close for major remodel

EVERETT, WA – The Evergreen Branch of the Everett Public Library, located at 9512 Evergreen Way, will close to the public on Dec. 24 at 3 p.m. During the closure, the library will be renovated and expanded and is expected to reopen to the public...

Get ready for new fares, routes in 2019

EVERETT, WA – Everett Transit riders will see new fares and routes in 2019. The changes are the first steps to implement the agency’s recently adopted long-range plan. The plan sets the agency on a path for long-term financial sustaina...

Work to begin on South Evergreen Way water main replacement project

EVERETT, WA – Work is scheduled to begin Monday, Nov. 26, to install a water main in the northbound lanes of South Evergreen Way, from Holly Drive to East Casino Road. Signs will be posted advising motorists of traffic revisions.

A city contracto...

Better bus stops headed to N Broadway

EVERETT, WA – Construction of Everett Transit’s N Broadway Improvement Project begins this week, starting with the four bus stops between 34^th Street and Pacific Avenue. 

The project creates new bus “bulbs” ...

City welcomes new members to Everett Fire leadership team

EVERETT – Following national searches, Fire Chief Dave DeMarco has selected three new assistant chiefs, including two external candidates.

“The search and competitive process have produced an exceptional group of people that I am humbled to be serving amon...

Forest Park hosts fall event mash-up

EVERETT – By land or by water, Forest Park is the place to be for a wide variety of seasonal activities in October. Everett Parks & Community Services invites mothers and sons to Monster Mash, and the general public to the Annual Wild Mushro...

Everett’s wastewater plant awarded $60,000 for energy savings

EVERETT – The Snohomish County PUD has awarded the City of Everett’s Water Pollution Control Facility (WPCF) $60,000 for their work on the Wastewater Energy Coaching Cohort program. Between May 1, 2017, and April 30, 2018, WPCF staff r...

City accepting cultural arts grant applications

EVERETT – The City of Everett Cultural Arts Commission is now accepting applications for cultural arts grants to fund art programs and capital projects in 2019. The commission will award up to $40,000 in grants for next year.

Arts organizations, ...

City seeks nominations for arts awards

EVERETT – The City of Everett Cultural Arts Commission invites nominations for the 2018 Mayor’s Arts Awards and the prestigious Richard Wendt Award of Excellence. The awards recognize the accomplishments of artists, arts and cultural o...

Celebrate fall with the Carl Gipson Senior Center

EVERETT – The Carl Gipson Senior Center is in full swing this fall with good food, an iconic pop dinner and a big-band celebration. The public is welcome to OkotoberFEAST on Oct. 6, a Beatles tribute dinner concert on Oct. 20, and the 13^th Annua...

New timeline for Legion Golf Course Stormwater Detention project completion

EVERETT – Work on the Legion Memorial Golf Course Stormwater Detention project is nearing completion, but heavy rains earlier this year interrupted construction and pushed out the project schedule. The newly reworked holes are now expected to be...

Everett Transit puts its first electric bus into service

EVERETT – This morning, Everett Transit put its first all-electric bus into service. To celebrate, Mayor Cassie Franklin, Congressman Rick Larsen, and Everett Transit held a ribbon-cutting ceremony at College Station.

The bus will go into service later in ...

Explore downtown Everett’s rich history with new walking tours

EVERETT – The City of Everett has launched two new walking tours aimed at providing historical insight on Everett’s development as a city. The tours, viewable on a mobile device, highlight many important locations in downtown Everett&a...

Join Mayor Franklin and Everett Police for Gang Awareness Day Sept. 17

EVERETT – Community members are invited to join Mayor Cassie Franklin and Everett Police for an International Gang Awareness Day event on Monday, Sept. 17, from 6:30-8 p.m. at Explorer Middle School (9600 Sharon Dr.). Attendees will have the opportunity t...

City launches new line up of Green Garden, Green Home events

EVERETT – The City of Everett will hold multiple events this fall to promote natural yard care and green gardening practices that make yards easier to maintain and healthier for kids, pets and the environment.

The Green Garden, Green Home program...

City of Everett ready to revitalize downtown

EVERETT – The Everett City Council could take action on the proposed Metro Everett plan aiming to revitalize the City’s downtown area this Wednesday. A final public hearing is scheduled for Wednesday evening, Aug. 29 at 6:30 p.m., afte...

Upgrades planned for Phil Johnson ballfields

EVERETT – Everett Parks & Community Services is planning a major renovation project for the Phil Johnson ballfields, located near the Boeing factory at 400 W. Sievers-Duecy Blvd. Work is scheduled to begin in the fall and expected to be comp...

Everett Animal Shelter seeks volunteers for new senior dog foster program

EVERETT – The Everett Animal Shelter is seeking volunteers for a new senior dog foster program that will help provide the best possible care for older dogs while they await adoption.

While many dogs do well at the shelter while they await adoptio...

Celebrate 40 years of fun with the Carl Gipson Senior Center

EVERETT – The Carl Gipson Senior Center will celebrate 40 years of programming, community and activities on Friday, June 15 at 11:30 a.m. at the center, 3025 Lombard Ave.

As the City of Everett continues celebrating its 125^th anniversary throughout the sum...

Everett and Mukilteo mayors complete Bike Month challenge

EVERETT – Throughout the month of May, Everett Mayor Cassie Franklin and Mukilteo Mayor Jennifer Gregerson celebrated Bike Month with a series of challenges and a competition to bike the most total miles. National Bike Month takes place every Ma...

New fire chief to be sworn in May 30

EVERETT – New Everett Fire Chief Dave DeMarco will be officially sworn during the City Council meeting this Wednesday, May 30, at 6:30 p.m. Mayor Cassie Franklin recently announced the selection of DeMarco following a national search.

“...

City accepting name proposals for new neighborhood park

EVERETT – The City of Everett is accepting name proposals for a new park that will be located in the Glacier View neighborhood. The 1.2-acre park will be adjacent to the new YMCA facility being developed at 4730 Colby Avenue.  

The park,...

City launches new neighborhood notification tool

EVERETT – The City of Everett has launched a new tool to provide localized information to community members in each of Everett’s 19 neighborhoods. The tool was developed in response to an idea shared by local neighborhood leaders.

Neigh...

Mayor Franklin selects Dave DeMarco as Everett Fire Chief

EVERETT – Mayor Cassie Franklin has selected Dave DeMarco to serve as Everett Fire Chief, following a national search. DeMarco is currently interim assistant chief of operations with the Everett Fire Department.

“I have had the privileg...

Mayor Franklin to participate in Department of Defense program hosted by Secretary of Defense

EVERETT – Everett Mayor Cassie Franklin has been selected to participate in the Joint Civilian Orientation Conference (JCOC) hosted by the Secretary of Defense. The JCOC program is the oldest and most prestigious public liaison program in the Department o...

Mayor Franklin issues mayoral directive to address City’s ongoing budget deficit

EVERETT – Mayor Cassie Franklin this morning issued a mayoral directive to address the ongoing structural budget deficit in the City’s general government budget and to improve efficiencies and cost management citywide.

“We have outstanding economic prospec...

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City welcomes new members to Everett Fire leadership team

EVERETT – Following national searches, Fire Chief Dave DeMarco has selected three new assistant chiefs, including two external candidates.

“The search and competitive process have produced an exceptional group of people that I am humbled to be serving amon...

New upgrades coming soon to Legion Memorial Park playground!

The playground area at Legion Park just keeps getting better! Phase two of renovations begins in mid-October and should be completed by the end of the year. Some sections of the playground will remain open.

Forest Park hosts fall event mash-up

EVERETT – By land or by water, Forest Park is the place to be for a wide variety of seasonal activities in October. Everett Parks & Community Services invites mothers and sons to Monster Mash, and the general public to the Annual Wild Mushroom Show an...

Notice of Application Issued

The proposal is to construct a truck leasing facility for leasing and maintenance of trucks and trailers primarily for commercial clients.

Notice of Application Issued

Proposal to decommission gas station at 3217 Hewitt Avenue.

CORRECTED Notice of Application Issued

24 unit lot subdivision proposed at 925 112th Street SE. Public comment period extended to 12/24/2018.

Revised Public Hearing Date

The Hearing Examiner public hearing for the proposed project at 2320 Railway Avenue is rescheduled to December 13, 2018 at 9:00 a.m.

Notice of Application Issued

Ten lot single-family subdivision proposed on Upper Ridge Road.

Local police host 4th Annual “Heroes & Helpers”

Everett, WA - Local law enforcement will spread holiday cheer with local children during a shopping extravaganza at Everett’s Target.

This week, Everett Police will host the 4th Annual Heroes & Helpers giving some local children an opportunit...

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Everett Planning Commission Meeting Video: June 5, 2018

The Everett Planning Commission held a meeting on June 5, 2018 to discuss the following agenda:Item 1: Metro Everett, Core Residential Area and Off-Street Parking

A public hearing to receive input on eight proposed actions:

1. Adopt new Metro Everett Subare...

Everett Planning Commission Meeting Video: May 15, 2018

The Everett Planning Commission held a meeting on May 15, 2018 to discuss the following agenda:Item 1: Metro Everett, Core Residential Area and Off-Street Parking

A briefing on the proposed actions subject to public hearing on June 5, 2018 before the plann...

Everett Planning Commission Meeting Video: April 17, 2018

The Everett Planning Commission held a meeting on April 17, 2018 to discuss the following agenda:Item 1: Development Code and Comprehensive Plan AmendmentsA briefing on code amendments required as a result of adopting development standards to implement th...

Everett Planning Commission Meeting Video: April 3, 2018

Everett Planning Commission met on April 3, 2018 to discuss the following agenda:Item 1: Retail Marijuana RestrictionsA public hearing to review potential changes to current City Ordinance limiting the number of retail marijuana locations within the city....

Everett Planning Commission Meeting Video: March 20, 2018

Everett Planning Commission met on March 20, 2018 to discuss the following agenda:Item 1: Shoreline Master Program UpdateAn overview of the Shoreline Master Program Periodic Review required by the state to be completed by June 30, 2019.

Item 2: Other Busin...

Everett Planning Commission Meeting Video: March 6, 2018

The Everett Planning Commission held a meeting on March 6, 2018 with the following agenda:Item 1: Everett Transit Long Range PlanAn update on the Everett Transit Long Range PlanItem 2: Off-Street ParkingA draft chapter regarding off-street parking city-wi...

Everett Planning Commission Meeting Video: February 20, 2018

The Everett Planning Commission held a meeting on February 20, 2018 with the following agenda:Item 1: Retail Marijuana RestrictionsA briefing to review current City Ordinance limiting the number of retail marijuana locations within the city.Item 2: Electr...

Planning Commission Meeting Video: February 6, 2018

The Everett Planning Commission held a meeting on February 6, 2018 with the following agenda:Item 1:Metro Everett

A draft Metro Everett Subarea Plan will be presented and reviewed with the planning commission.

For more info, please visit www.Everettwa.gov

Th...

Grand Avenue Park Bridge November 2018 Construction Update

Completed 

• Per the terms of the contract, the contractor requested and received approval for suspension of the contract working days for critical path work associated with the steel bridge truss.
• Reviews and approvals of bridge steel truss shop dra...

Grand Avenue Park Bridge October 2018 Construction Update

Completed 

• Per the terms of the contract the contractor requested, and received approval for, suspension of the contract working days for critical path work associated with the steel bridge truss.
• Hydroseeding, hydromulching and cleanup of the cons...

Grand Avenue Park Bridge August/September 2018 Construction Update

Completed 

• Paving of West Marine View Drive.
• Removal of traffic control on West Marine View Drive.
• Installation and welding of pipelines in the utility shaft.
• PUD installed electrical service to the tower for the elevator.
• Sandblasting of patterns on ...

Grand Avenue Park Bridge July 27, 2018, Construction Update

Completed 

• Rebar preparation, forms, and concrete pours for the uppermost portion of the tower. The tower concrete pours (both the outside walls and rooms inside) are now complete.
• Rebar preparation, forms, and concrete pours for the east abutment ...

Grand Avenue Park Bridge June/July 2018 Construction Update

June/July 2018

Grand Avenue Park Bridge project update

Complete

• Rebar preparation, forms, and concrete pours for the uppermost portion of the tower.
• Rebar preparation, forms, and concrete pours for the east abutment of the bridge at Grand Avenue Park.
• Removal ...

Grand Avenue Park Bridge May/June 2018 Construction Update

May/June 2018

Grand Avenue Park Bridge project update

Complete 

• Installation of slope protection system between the park and the railroad tracks.
• Rebar preparation, forms, and concrete pours for the mid and upper portions of the exterior tower walls....

Grand Avenue Park Bridge April 2018 Construction Update

April 2018

Grand Avenue Park Bridge project update

Complete 

• Installation of pipelines at Grand Avenue Park
• Clearing of the steep slope from the park to the railroad tracks
• Rebar preparation, forms, and concrete pours for the mid portions of the exter...

Legion Golf Course Stormwater Detention project November 19, 2018, construction update

Construction on the golf course is nearly complete, and the City’s contractor has partially demobilized from the site. The large pile of dirt leftover from excavating the new ponds has been removed, and the work staging area has been partially r...

Legion Golf Course Stormwater Detention project October 19, 2018, construction update

The Legion Golf Course Stormwater Detention project is nearing completion, and new photos of the project's progress are available in the project's photo gallery. The latest images correspond to a map showing the new and reworked holes and ponds. The lates...

Legion Golf Course Stormwater Detention project September 21, 2018, construction update

Work on the Legion Memorial Golf Course Stormwater Detention project is nearing completion, but the newly reworked holes will be open for play next spring instead of this fall as had been expected. Play continues on the rest of the course, including tempo...

Mayor Franklin issues mayoral directive to address City’s ongoing budget deficit

EVERETT – Mayor Cassie Franklin this morning issued a mayoral directive to address the ongoing structural budget deficit in the City’s general government budget and to improve efficiencies and cost management citywide.

“We have outstanding economic prospec...

Mayor Franklin issues Safe Streets directive to address street-level social issues

EVERETT – Mayor Cassie Franklin today issued a mayoral directive on the City’s Safe Streets programs to address street-level social issues, including homelessness, addiction and mental illness.

Franklin announced the directive during her State of the City ...

Mayor Franklin issues directive on community engagement and inclusion

EVERETT – Mayor Cassie Franklin today issued a mayoral directive on community engagement and inclusion. Franklin announced the directive during her State of the City address Wednesday.

“In my conversations with community members, both as a candidate and no...

Mayor Franklin issues economic development directive following State of the City address

EVERETT – Mayor Cassie Franklin today issued a mayoral directive on community planning and economic development, following her first State of the City address at Economic Alliance Snohomish County’s annual event (video is available on the City’s website)....

Mayor Franklin issues mayoral directive to reduce youth, gang and gun violence in Everett

Initiatives include prevention, enforcement and community engagement

EVERETT – Mayor Cassie Franklin this morning issued a mayoral directive to address Everett’s growing challenge of gang and youth violence, as well as firearm crimes.

“Reducing youth and ga...

Neighborhood notice: Residential Parking Zone changes effective Jan. 1, 2019

The City of Everett would like to make you aware of upcoming revisions to the Residential Parking Zone permit program. Effective Jan. 1, 2019, the Residential Parking Zone (RPZ) boundaries will be expanded to include all residential streets north of 41st ...

Transit alert: Better bus stops headed to N Broadway

EVERETT, WA – Construction of Everett Transit’s N Broadway Improvement Project begins this week, starting with the four bus stops between 34^th Street and Pacific Avenue. 

The project creates new bus “bulbs” that extend the sidewalk into the parkin...

Construction alert: Grand Avenue Park Bridge to open in early 2020

The construction schedule for the Grand Avenue Park Bridge has been updated, and it will now open in spring of 2019. Please see our news release for full details.

We encourage you to share this information with your neighbors. For information about your ne...

Construction alert: Work to begin on South Evergreen Way water main replacement project

Work is scheduled to begin Monday, Nov. 26, to install a water main in the northbound lanes of South Evergreen Way, from Holly Drive to East Casino Road. Signs will be posted advising motorists of traffic revisions.

A city contractor will replace 2,500 fee...

Construction alert: Update on DOE E. Marine View Dr. cleanup work

Transit alert: Better bus stops headed to N Broadway

EVERETT, WA – Construction of Everett Transit’s N Broadway Improvement Project begins this week, starting with the four bus stops between 34^th Street and Pacific Avenue. 

The project creates new bus “bulbs” that extend the sidewalk into the parkin...

Construction alert: Work to begin on South Evergreen Way water main replacement project

Work is scheduled to begin Monday, Nov. 26, to install a water main in the northbound lanes of South Evergreen Way, from Holly Drive to East Casino Road. Signs will be posted advising motorists of traffic revisions.

A city contractor will replace 2,500 fee...

Notice of Application Issued

Ten lot single-family subdivision proposed on Upper Ridge Road.

Construction alert: Work to begin on South Evergreen Way water main replacement project

Work is scheduled to begin Monday, Nov. 26, to install a water main in the northbound lanes of South Evergreen Way, from Holly Drive to East Casino Road. Signs will be posted advising motorists of traffic revisions.

A city contractor will replace 2,500 fee...

Notice of Application Issued

The proposal is to construct a truck leasing facility for leasing and maintenance of trucks and trailers primarily for commercial clients.

Neighborhood notice: Residential Parking Zone changes effective Jan. 1, 2019

The City of Everett would like to make you aware of upcoming revisions to the Residential Parking Zone permit program. Effective Jan. 1, 2019, the Residential Parking Zone (RPZ) boundaries will be expanded to include all residential streets north of 41st ...

Construction alert: Update on DOE E. Marine View Dr. cleanup work

Transit alert: Better bus stops headed to N Broadway

EVERETT, WA – Construction of Everett Transit’s N Broadway Improvement Project begins this week, starting with the four bus stops between 34^th Street and Pacific Avenue. 

The project creates new bus “bulbs” ...

Construction Alert: Legion Golf Course Stormwater Detention project

Work on the Legion Memorial Golf Course Stormwater Detention project is nearing completion, but the newly reworked holes will be open for play next spring instead of this fall as had been expected. Play continues on the rest of the course, including tempo...

Construction alert: Grand Avenue Park Bridge to open in early 2020

The construction schedule for the Grand Avenue Park Bridge has been updated, and it will now open in spring of 2019. Please see our news release for full details.

We encourage you to share this information with your neighbors. For information about your ne...

Construction alert: North Wetmore Stormwater Separation Project

On May 29, work will begin on the installation of a stormwater collection system in yourneighborhood (see map here). Thomco Construction will do the work. Normal workhours will be 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.

The purpose of the collection sy...

Construction alert: Work to begin on South Evergreen Way water main replacement project

Work is scheduled to begin Monday, Nov. 26, to install a water main in the northbound lanes of South Evergreen Way, from Holly Drive to East Casino Road. Signs will be posted advising motorists of traffic revisions.

A city contractor will replace 2,500 fee...

Neighborhood notice: Residential Parking Zone changes effective Jan. 1, 2019

The City of Everett would like to make you aware of upcoming revisions to the Residential Parking Zone permit program. Effective Jan. 1, 2019, the Residential Parking Zone (RPZ) boundaries will be expanded to include all residential streets north of 41st ...

Notice of Application Issued

The proposal is to construct a truck leasing facility for leasing and maintenance of trucks and trailers primarily for commercial clients.

Notice of Application Issued

Proposal to decommission gas station at 3217 Hewitt Avenue.

Construction alert: Update on DOE E. Marine View Dr. cleanup work

Transit alert: Better bus stops headed to N Broadway

EVERETT, WA – Construction of Everett Transit’s N Broadway Improvement Project begins this week, starting with the four bus stops between 34^th Street and Pacific Avenue. 

The project creates new bus “bulbs” that extend the sidewalk into the parkin...

Revised Public Hearing Date

The Hearing Examiner public hearing for the proposed project at 2320 Railway Avenue is rescheduled to December 13, 2018 at 9:00 a.m.

Construction alert: Work to begin on South Evergreen Way water main replacement project

Work is scheduled to begin Monday, Nov. 26, to install a water main in the northbound lanes of South Evergreen Way, from Holly Drive to East Casino Road. Signs will be posted advising motorists of traffic revisions.

A city contractor will replace 2,500 fee...

CORRECTED Notice of Application Issued

24 unit lot subdivision proposed at 925 112th Street SE. Public comment period extended to 12/24/2018.

Construction alert: Work to begin on South Evergreen Way water main replacement project

Work is scheduled to begin Monday, Nov. 26, to install a water main in the northbound lanes of South Evergreen Way, from Holly Drive to East Casino Road. Signs will be posted advising motorists of traffic revisions.

A city contractor will replace 2,500 fee...