Funding available for visitor-focused projects that meet public health guidelines

EVERETT, Wash. – The City of Everett’s Lodging Tax Advisory Committee (LTAC) is accepting applications for projects that assist with tourism development and promotion in the city of Everett. Public and non-profit agencies are encouraged to submit applicat...

Everett’s planning department launches active land use projects interactive map

EVERETT, Wash. – The City of Everett’s planning department launched a new interactive map to make it easier for the public to access information about active land use projects within the city of Everett. 

The new interactive tool allows the public...

Fiscal Sustainability Advisory Committee’s final report offers recommendations for budget deficit

EVERETT, Wash. – The Fiscal Sustainability Advisory Committee convened by Mayor Cassie Franklin issued their final report this week, offering 24 recommendations for the mayor and city council to further explore for addressing the City’s general government...

Mayor Franklin issues directive on affordable housing

EVERETT, Wash. – Mayor Cassie Franklin today issued a mayoral directive on affordable housing for all with the goal of addressing homelessness and supporting housing stability. 

The directive builds and expands upon efforts to encourage ...

Everett City Council adopts council districts map

EVERETT, Wash. – Everett City Council yesterday adopted council districts map A-9. Beginning in 2021, the five districts will each elect one city councilmember, who must live in the district they represent. The remaining two council positions wi...

Everett Public Works offers tips to prepare for fall storms

EVERETT, Wash. – With the turning of the weather – more rainy days and leaves starting to fall – Everett Public Works offers tips to help community members prepare for and minimize damage from heavy seasonal rainstorms that c...

Mayor Franklin’s statement in response to Boeing consolidating 787 production in South Carolina

EVERETT, Wash. – City of Everett Mayor Cassie Franklin issued the following statement in response to Boeing’s announcement to consolidate 787 production in South Carolina:

“This has been a tremendously difficult year for our c...

City of Everett implements ordinance aimed at reducing false alarm calls

Everett, Wash - The City of Everett recently revised a local ordinance designed to reduce false alarm calls. Through the ordinance, the Everett Police Department has implemented a new “False Alarm Reduction Program” that charges a fee ...

Mayor Franklin delivers 2021 budget address

EVERETT, Wash. – Mayor Cassie Franklin delivered her budget address and presented the City of Everett’s proposed 2021 budget at the Sept. 16 city council meeting.

The 2021 budget continues to build on a foundation of quality-of-life pri...

Districting Commission seeks input on proposed city council district map

EVERETT, Wash. – Everett’s Districting Commission is hosting six virtual community meetings in September for community members to learn about, and provide input on, the proposed city council district map.

Virtual community meeting sched...

Grand Avenue Park Bridge opens for public use

EVERETT, Wash. – The Grand Avenue Park Bridge passed its final safety inspection today and is now open to the public. While some minor work will still need to be performed over the coming weeks, the bridge is now ready for use to access the wate...

City of Everett launches round two of the Everett CARES grant program for small businesses

EVERETT, Wash. – The application process for round two of the Everett CARES grant program will open on Thursday, Aug. 20 at 5 p.m. for small businesses in the city of Everett. Applications are due by Friday, Sept. 11 at 5 p.m.

Round two of the Ev...

New Everett-centric mural welcomes you to Everett

EVERETT, Wash. – There’s a new mural project underway in downtown Everett at the corner of California Street and Colby Avenue on the north wall of El Paraiso Restaurant. The project is one of several led by Everett’s art comm...

Mayor Franklin’s statement in response to Governor Inslee’s new guidelines for state Safe Start plan

EVERETT, Wash. – City of Everett Mayor Cassie Franklin issued the following statement in response to new guidelines announced today by Governor Jay Inslee for counties to restart their economies.

“I’m grateful for Governor Ins...

City of Everett and partners help small businesses prepare for safe reopening

EVERETT, Wash. –  The City of Everett, in partnership with the Snohomish Health District, launched the Getting to Safe Toolkit to provide baseline recommendations, resources and practical tools for small businesses and organizations to ...

Everett expands water utility bill assistance program for low-income customers

EVERETT, Wash. – The City of Everett is making its water utility discount program available to more customers by increasing the maximum household income allowed to qualify for the program.  The City also increased the annual assistance ...

Mayor Franklin’s statement in response to City Council approval of emergency budget reductions

EVERETT, Wash. – City of Everett Mayor Cassie Franklin issued the following statement in response to the Everett City Council approval of emergency budget reductions, taken in response to COVID-19:

“I am grateful to Council for supporti...

City of Everett to launch $1 million grant program to aid Everett small businesses and nonprofits

EVERETT, Wash. – Later this month, the City of Everett will launch the Everett Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (Everett CARES) Grant Program to support small businesses and nonprofits impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. The applica...

Snohomish County united in response to COVID-19

SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash. – Out of an abundance of caution over the spread of COVID-19, Snohomish County Executive Dave Somers and City of Everett Mayor Cassie Franklin are declaring a State of Emergency for Snohomish County and the City of Everet...

Mayor Franklin delivers 2020 State of Everett address

EVERETT, WA – Mayor Cassie Franklin delivered her 2020 State of Everett address at the Economic Alliance Snohomish County’s annual event on Thursday, Jan. 16.

Franklin provided an update on major 2019 accomplishments, including progress...

Everett permit services hours change, effective Jan. 13

EVERETT, WA – To improve permitting and customer experience, Everett’s permit services counter will reduce the number of hours available to walk-in customers beginning Monday, Jan. 13. The new hours of operation will be:

• Monday, Wednesd...

Everett Animal Shelter to receive Holiday Wishes grant from Petco Foundation

EVERETT, WA – The Everett Animal Shelter was selected as a 2019 Holiday Wishes recipient by the Petco Foundation. The grant amount, between $5,000-100,000, will be revealed at the Petco Foundation Grant Celebration on Tuesday, Dec. 10 at 11 a.m....

Langus Riverfront trail closure planned July 8 – Aug. 8

EVERETT, WA – A portion of the Langus Riverfront Trail on the southwest riverbank on Smith Island will be completely closed to the public for dike maintenance starting July 8. The closure is expected to last until Aug. 8.

Dikes on Smith Island ke...

City launches new open data portal

EVERETT, WA – The City of Everett has launched a new interactive online portal that allows community members to access data through the City’s website. The Everett City Council approved the acquisition of the open data platform from So...

More housing and commercial development coming to Everett’s riverfront

EVERETT, WA – At their May 1 meeting, the Everett City Council unanimously approved changes to the master plan for Everett’s Riverfront Development, clearing the way for construction to begin on the central commercial site. Under the r...

Everett Career Link offers youth internship opportunities

EVERETT, WA – Everett Mayor Cassie Franklin announced the launch of the Everett Career Link program during her State of the City address on Thursday, Jan. 31. The unique partnership between the Everett School District and the City will offer int...

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...

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...

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 ...

Mayor Franklin delivers annual State of Everett address

EVERETT, WA – Mayor Cassie Franklin today delivered her State of Everett address to a sold-out crowd at the Economic Alliance Snohomish County’s annual event.

Franklin provided an update on major 2018 accomplishments, including progress...

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...

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 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...

External Announcement - Everett Housing Authority Draft Annual Action Plan Available for Comment

The Everett Housing Authority is required by Federal regulations to prepare a Five-Year Public Housing Agency Plan with annual updates (Annual Plan) for its Project-Based and Housing Choice Voucher programs.  The Five-Year Plan describes the PHA&...

City of Everett and partners help small businesses prepare for safe reopening

EVERETT, Wash. –  The City of Everett, in partnership with the Snohomish Health District, launched the Getting to Safe Toolkit to provide baseline recommendations, resources and practical tools for small businesses and organizations to ...

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’s history, including ...

Everett Career Link offers youth internship opportunities

EVERETT, WA – Everett Mayor Cassie Franklin announced the launch of the Everett Career Link program during her State of the City address on Thursday, Jan. 31. The unique partnership between the Everett School District and the City will offer internship op...

Mr. Bo's Miracle Recovery

Mr. Bo (formally Lentil) was just a tiny kitten at 4 months old when he was picked up as a stray. He was cold, hungry, flea and mite infested and suffering from the pain of a broken pelvis and hips, most likely the result of being hit by a car. I...

How you can help during COVID-19

Wondering how you can help homeless animals during the pandemic? Here are a few things you can do:

DONATE: With so much uncertainty, donations are more important than ever. We rely on community support to cover our medical expenses. Whil...

Shelter Operations Update

January 25, 2021. Everett Animal Shelter is committed to keeping our community safe. At this time, that means restricting general admission to our shelter, which will also help our staff and volunteers remain healthy to continue to care for our animals.

AD...

One deceased in early morning two-alarm fire

EVERETT, WA – Everett firefighters responded to an early morning fatal fire at the Parkside Apartments, located in the 900 block of West Casino Road, shortly after midnight. The two-alarm fire claimed the life of one male and a cat.  &a...

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...

Colby Avenue tree maintenance update

Over the next few weeks, Parks and Facilities maintenance staff will continue to focus on pruning the trees inside the median on Colby Avenue.  However, the removal of some unhealthy trees will be put on hold until additional public engagement ta...

Tree work occurring in Colby Avenue medians in January

Everett Parks maintenance crews will be performing work on trees located in the medians of Colby Avenue this month. Over the next three weeks, seven trees in the medians will be removed and several more will be pruned. Two independent tree companies, Dave...

Expedition Everett invites you to explore Everett’s parks

Everett Parks and Community Services is excited to announce a new “create your own adventure” program to explore Everett parks and discover the exciting treasures they hold. Follow Everett Parks and Community Services on Facebook, or v...

Forest Park sports courts renovations begin Sept. 9

Renovations at the sports courts at Forest Park are scheduled to begin Sept. 9. Renovations include resurfacing the tennis and basketball courts. The courts will be closed during renovations and are expected to reopen by early spring, 2021. Learn more abo...

Notice of Historical Commission Design Review

Design review of proposed buildings located in the west portion of a mixed use development site.

Shooting in Everett

EVERETT, WA – One man injured after an early morning shooting in Everett.

Just before 3:00 a.m. this morning, 911 received a report of a shooting at the bus stop in the 11800 block of Airport Rd. Arriving officers found an adult male, who had bee...

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Everett Planning Commission Meeting Video: July 21, 2020

The Everett Planning Commission held a meeting on July 21, 2020 to discuss the following agenda: 

Item 1: Rethink Zoning

This is the final scheduled briefing, with action requested to go to public hearing on August 18, 2020, on Rethink Zoning. www....

Everett Planning Commission Meeting Video: July 7, 2020

The Everett Planning Commission held a meeting on July 7, 2020 to discuss the following agenda: 

Item 1: Rethink Zoning

A briefing on Rethink Zoning. www.everettwa.gov/rethink. Discussion of the following topics is anticipated:  Comprehensive Plan...

Everett Planning Commission Meeting Video: June 16, 2020

The Everett Planning Commission held a meeting on June 16, 2020 to discuss the following agenda: 

Item 1: Hope Covenant Church/Schmidt Properties, REVV 20‐001; REZ 20‐001 

A public hearing to amend the comprehensive plan land use map desig...

Everett Planning Commission Meeting Video: June 2, 2020

The Everett Planning Commission held a meeting on June 2, 2020 to discuss the following agenda: 

Item 1:  Rethink Zoning 

A briefing on amendments to the zoning code and streamlining of local project review procedures.  

T...

Everett Planning Commission Meeting Video: May 19, 2020

The Everett Planning Commission held a meeting on May 19, 2020 to discuss the following agenda: 

Item 1:  Rethink Zoning 

A discussion regarding new strategy for Rethink Zoning considering the changes brought by Covid‐19. The disc...

Everett Planning Commission Meeting Video: March 3, 2020

The Everett Planning Commission held a meeting on March 3,, 2020 to discuss the following agenda: 

Item 1:  Rethink Zoning – housing types and development standards   

A discussion about housing types and develo...

Everett Planning Commission Meeting Video: Feb. 18, 2020

The Everett Planning Commission held a meeting on Feb. 18, 2020 to discuss the following agenda: 

Item 1:  Rethink Zoning – draft non‐residential development standards  

A briefing to review a draft Building Form and Des...

Everett Planning Commission Meeting Video: Feb. 4, 2020

The Everett Planning Commission held a meeting on Feb. 4, 2020 to discuss the following agenda: 

Item 1:  Rethink Zoning – draft land use and zoning maps, use table   

Follow‐up discussion on draft city‐wide zon...

Everett Planning Commission Meeting Video: Jan. 21, 2020

Everett Planning Commission held a meeting on Jan. 21, 2020 to discuss the following agenda: 

Item 1:  Annual Election of Officers I

tem 2:  Rethink Zoning – draft land use and zoning maps, use table  &a...

Everett Planning Commission Meeting Video: Dec. 3, 2019

Everett Planning Commission held a meeting on Dec. 3, 2019 to discuss the following agenda: 

Item 1: Public Hearing – Climate Action Plan 

A public hearing to consider input and make a recommendation to City Council regarding the...

Everett Planning Commission Meeting Video: Nov. 5, 2019

Everett Planning Commission held a meeting on Oct. 15, 2019 to discuss the following agenda: 

Item 1:  Public Hearing – Metro Everett Heights Amendment 

A public hearing to consider an application to amend the Metro Ever...

Mayor Franklin issues directive on affordable housing

Mayor Cassie Franklin today issued a mayoral directive on affordable housing for all with the goal of addressing homelessness and supporting housing stability.

EVERETT, Wash. – Mayor Cassie Franklin today issued a mayoral directive on affordable housing for all with the goal of addressing homelessness and supporting housing stability. 

The directive builds and expands upon efforts to encourage an increas...

Mayor Franklin issues directive on unity, equity and addressing racism

Mayor Cassie Franklin today issued a mayoral directive on building unity, addressing racism and promoting equity for all.

EVERETT, Wash. – Mayor Cassie Franklin today issued a mayoral directive on building unity, addressing racism and promoting equity for all.

“The strength and vitality of our community comes from our rich diversity of cultures, experiences and faiths,” said ...

City of Everett implements ordinance aimed at reducing false alarm calls

The newly implemented “False Alarm Reduction Program” aims to reduce false alarm calls by charging security providers for false alarm responses.

Everett, Wash - The City of Everett recently revised a local ordinance designed to reduce false alarm calls. Through the ordinance, the Everett Police Department has implemented a new “False Alarm Reduction Program” that charges a fee to alarm security pr...

Grand Avenue Park Bridge opens for public use

The Grand Avenue Park Bridge passed its final safety inspection today and is now open to the public. Community members are welcome to visit using appropriate social distancing and face coverings.

EVERETT, Wash. – The Grand Avenue Park Bridge passed its final safety inspection today and is now open to the public. While some minor work will still need to be performed over the coming weeks, the bridge is now ready for use to access the waterfront fro...

Districting Commission seeks input on proposed city council district map

EVERETT, Wash. – Everett’s Districting Commission is hosting six virtual community meetings in September for community members to learn about, and provide input on, the proposed city council district map.

Virtual community meeting sched...

Edgewater Bridge Replacement project update August 21, 2020

EDGEWATER BRIDGE REPLACEMENT PROJECT UPDATE  

Visit our project update website and take our survey Aug 17 – 30!  

Visit the site to learn about the proposed bridge design alternatives, what you can expect from bridge detours when...

Districting Commission seeks input on proposed city council district map

EVERETT, Wash. – Everett’s Districting Commission is hosting six virtual community meetings in September for community members to learn about, and provide input on, the proposed city council district map.

Virtual community meeting sched...

Districting Commission seeks input on proposed city council district map

EVERETT, Wash. – Everett’s Districting Commission is hosting six virtual community meetings in September for community members to learn about, and provide input on, the proposed city council district map.

Virtual community meeting sched...

Edgewater Bridge Replacement project update August 21, 2020

EDGEWATER BRIDGE REPLACEMENT PROJECT UPDATE  

Visit our project update website and take our survey Aug 17 – 30!  

Visit the site to learn about the proposed bridge design alternatives, what you can expect from bridge detours when...

Parks alert: tree work occurring in Colby Avenue medians in January

Everett Parks maintenance crews will be performing work on trees located in the medians of Colby Avenue this month. Over the next three weeks, seven trees in the medians will be removed and several more will be pruned. Two independent tree companies, Dave...

Districting Commission seeks input on proposed city council district map

EVERETT, Wash. – Everett’s Districting Commission is hosting six virtual community meetings in September for community members to learn about, and provide input on, the proposed city council district map.

Virtual community meeting sched...

Districting Commission seeks input on proposed city council district map

EVERETT, Wash. – Everett’s Districting Commission is hosting six virtual community meetings in September for community members to learn about, and provide input on, the proposed city council district map.

Virtual community meeting sched...

ReThink Housing: Upcoming Public Forum and Chat Sessions

Public Forum Rescheduled! Join City Staff and keynote speakers on discussing housing in Everett. Learn about how we’re rethinking our housing strategy and join the conversation!

Rethink Housing is a multi-year effort to develop a community-wide housing action plan that will include strategies for addressing the housing needs for current and future Everett residents . The housing need in the Everett community includes and additiona...