City administrative services building renamed Everett Municipal Building

EVERETT, WA – Currently known as the Wall Street Building, the building at 2930 Wetmore Ave., which is home to many City services and administrative teams, will be called the Everett Municipal Building. The City Council approved the name change ...

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...

Everett pet license renewal notices go digital

EVERETT, WA – Everett pet owners will begin receiving annual pet license renewal notices via email, beginning with pet licenses expiring June 30, 2019. The Everett Animal Shelter will begin emailing renewal notices in May to pet owners with an email addre...

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...

Connecting Everett to the world: Commercial flights take off from Paine Field

EVERETT, WA – This morning marked the historic start of commercial air service at Paine Field. Mayor Cassie Franklin joined local and regional leaders, including former Everett Mayor Ray Stephanson, to celebrate the new terminal and board the fi...

Open data coming to City of Everett website

EVERETT, WA – The City of Everett is launching a new interactive online portal that will allow community members to access data through the City’s website. The Everett City Council on Jan. 30 approved the acquisition of an open-data platform from Socrata,...

Everett’s Rucker Avenue streetscape project to start spring 2019

EVERETT, WA – Four blocks of Rucker Ave. are about to be transformed into a more pedestrian-friendly corridor that encourages retail development and tourist destinations, walkable residential neighborhoods and a greater array of commercial activ...

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...

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...

New Alverson pedestrian crossing connects people to Waterfront District

EVERETT, WA – The City of Everett’s newest crosswalk at Alverson Blvd. and West Marine View Drive offers pedestrians and bicyclists a safer and easier way to access the waterfront via the Milltown Trail.

“The growing waterfron...

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...

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...

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 ...

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...

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...

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 revised plan, the sit...

Connecting Everett to the world: Commercial flights take off from Paine Field

EVERETT, WA – This morning marked the historic start of commercial air service at Paine Field. Mayor Cassie Franklin joined local and regional leaders, including former Everett Mayor Ray Stephanson, to celebrate the new terminal and board the first flight...

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...

Everett pet license renewal notices go digital

EVERETT, WA – Everett pet owners will begin receiving annual pet license renewal notices via email, beginning with pet licenses expiring June 30, 2019. The Everett Animal Shelter will begin emailing renewal notices in May to pet owners with an email addre...

Join the shelter foster team!

Help expand the walls of the shelter by opening your home and your heart as an Everett Animal Shelter foster volunteer!

The Everett Animal Shelter has two great opportunities for fostering and helping the animals the the shelter's care: The senior dog fost...

Volunteer at the Everett Animal Shelter

Want to help the animals in the shelter? Join our amazing team of volunteers! 

Volunteers are critical to the success of the shelter. The volunteer team is comprised of scores of animal lovers who are committed to improving the lives of animals in...

Fire Chief presenting two community members with Citizen Lifesaving Award

EVERETT, WA – On Wednesday, June 19, Everett Fire Chief Dave DeMarco will present the Citizen Lifesaving Award to two community members who helped save a man’s life by administering cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) after the person ...

Four Everett Fire Department recruits graduate from fire academy

EVERETT, WA – Four Everett Fire Department recruits graduated from the Snohomish County Fire Training Academy, Recruit Class 2019-01, on May 31. Chief Dave DeMarco will introduce Everett Fire’s newest graduated recruits to the Everett ...

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 Swim Center wading pool opens Wednesday, June 26

Summer at Forest Park is in full swing! After spending the morning meeting all the animals at the Animal Farm, take a short walk to the Swim Center to cool off from the sun. Beginning Wednesday, June 26, children ages 7 and younger are welcome to wade in ...

Turf and accessibility improvement work at Harborview Park continues

Everett Parks & Community Services is performing turf and accessibility improvement work at Harborview Park in partnership with Everett Public Works and Everett’s Port Gardner Rotary Club. Improvements to the turf and construction of a new a...

Everett’s Animal Farm returns to Forest Park June 22

EVERETT, WA – Everett Parks & Community Services welcomes people of all ages to come enjoy  Forest Park’s Animal Farm, starting Saturday, June 22. The Animal Farm will be open daily from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. through Aug. 18.

T...

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 keep floodwa...

Notice of Application Issued

Detached Accessory Dwelling Unit (DADU) proposed on Alverson Blvd.

Notice of Application and Public Hearing

Proposed new duplex in the Norton Grand Historic Overlay and the Core Residential Overlay.

Everett Police selected for expansion of national addiction initiative

EVERETT – Everett Police last week became the first department on the west coast selected to participate in a national partnership with the Police Assisted Addiction and Recovery Initiative and AmeriCorps. PAARI helps public safety agencies conn...

Everett Police launch additional incentive program to attract in-state lateral officers

EVERETT – The Everett Police Department will begin offering an additional financial incentive to Washington state lateral police officers beginning later this month.

On May 29, the City Council approved an agreement that provides a $20,000 bonus ...

Arrest made in May 25 hit and run

Arrest made in May 25 hit and run

(Updated News Release)

EVERETT – On June 3, 2019 a Traffic Safety Unit detective was continuing the investigation of the fatal hit-and-run that occurred on May 25 in the 1300 block of 13^th St.

At approximately 8:30...

Homicide at Everett Business/ Suspect Arrested

EVERETT – Detectives with the Major Crimes Unit are investigating a shooting death that occurred at a business in central Everett.

Just after 8:00 a.m. this morning, officers were dispatched to a business in the 1400 block of 80^th Street SW where...

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Everett Planning Commission Meeting Video: June 4, 2019

The Everett Planning Commission held a meeting on June 4, 2019 to discuss the following agenda:

Item 1: Six-Year Transportation Improvement Program 

Review and recommendation of the Six-Year Transportation Improvement  Program (TIP), the c...

Everett Planning Commission Meeting Video: May 7, 2019

On May 7, 2019, the Everett Planning Commission held a meeting to discuss the following agenda:

Item 1: Shoreline Public Access Plan – proposed action

A public hearing to consider action on a proposed update to the city’s Shoreline Publi...

Everett Planning Commission Meeting Video: April 16, 2019

The City of Everett Planning Commission held a meeting on April 16, 2019 to discuss the following agenda:

Item 1:  Sign Chapter – proposed action 

Consideration of action on proposed amendments regarding the city’s sign...

Everett Planning Commission Meeting Video: April 2, 2019

The Everett Planning Commission held a meeting on April 2, 2019 to discuss the following agenda:

Item 1:  Sign Regulations – Public Hearing 

A public hearing on amendments being considered regarding the city’s sign regulations in Chapter 1...

Everett Planning Commission Meeting Video: March 26, 2019

The Everett Planning Commission held a meeting on March 26, 2019 to discuss the following agenda:

Item 1: Riverfront Redevelopment Plan – Landfill Site – public hearing

A public hearing to consider proposed changes to the master plan for...

Everett Planning Commission Meeting Video: March 5, 2019

Everett Planning Commission held a meeting on March 5, 2019 to discuss the following agenda:

Item 1: Public Hearing on Amendments to Comprehensive Plan (Land Use & Urban Design)

A public hearing on proposed amendments to the comprehensive plan. There ar...

Everett Planning Commission Meeting Video: Feb 26, 2019

The Everett Planning Commission held a meeting on Feb 26, 2019 with the following agenda: 

Item 1: Riverfront Redevelopment Plan – Landfill Site – public workshop 

A public workshop to discuss proposed changes to the master plan for the La...

Everett Planning Commission Meeting Video: February 19, 2019

The Everett Planning Commission held a meeting on February 19, 2019 to discuss the following:

Item 1: Shoreline Master Program Periodic Update – Joint Public Hearing

The City of Everett and Washington State Department of Ecology are conducting a joint publi...

Everett Planning Commission Meeting Video: January 15, 2019

The Everett Planning Commission held a meeting on January 15, 2019 to discuss the followng:

Item 1: Shoreline Master Program Briefing

Briefing of the requirements to update the city’s Shoreline Master Program (SMP) and the recommendations of the S...

Grand Avenue Park Bridge June 2019 Construction Update

Completed 

• Preparation and grading work at Grand Avenue Park in anticipation of setting the bridge on the east abutment.
• Installation of a time lapse camera with a view of the bridge erection location, to see the footage go to everettwa.gov/gapb
• The...

Grand Avenue Park Bridge May 2019 Construction Update

Completed

• Additional geotechnical investigations in West Marine View Drive (WMVD) in support of the lifting of the approximately 1,000,000 lb (~500 Ton) steel truss and steel pipelines. Testing results altered the lifting options available and therefore th...

Grand Avenue Park Bridge April 2019 Construction Update

Completed

• Additional geotechnical investigations in West Marine View Drive in support of the erection of the bridge for the approximately 1,000,000 lb (~500 Ton) steel truss bridge.
• The Phase 2 contract to install pipelines in West Marine View Drive has fin...

Grand Avenue Park Bridge Feb./March 2019 Construction Update

Completed 

• Reviews and approvals of west tower stairs, bridge lighting and mock-up of the guard rail.
• Frontier installed a crossing of West Marine View Drive for elevator communication.
• The Phase 2 contract to install pipelines in West Marine View D...

Grand Avenue Park Bridge Construction Traffic Revision

On Monday, January 28, the City’s contractor, KLB Construction, will begin work to install sewer and stormwater lines from 1620 West Marine View Drive to 14^th Street. There may be times when the work near the tower will reduce traffic to a single lane, al...

Grand Avenue Park Bridge January 2019 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.
• Award of the Phase 2 construction contract. This pac...

City launches new open data portal

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 Socrata on Jan. 30, 2019.

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 Socrata on Jan. 30, 20...

More housing and commercial development coming to Everett’s riverfront

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.

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 revised plan, the sit...

Connecting Everett to the world: Commercial flights take off from Paine Field

Local business and community leaders worked for more than a decade to bring commercial air to Paine Field, connecting the region to popular destinations and business hubs.

EVERETT, WA – This morning marked the historic start of commercial air service at Paine Field. Mayor Cassie Franklin joined local and regional leaders, including former Everett Mayor Ray Stephanson, to celebrate the new terminal and board the first flight...

Everett Career Link offers youth internship opportunities

The unique partnership between the Everett School District and the City will offer internship opportunities to high school students looking to earn high school credits and gain insight into local businesses.

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...

Everett’s Rucker Avenue streetscape project to start spring 2019

Four blocks of Rucker Ave. are about to be transformed into a more pedestrian-friendly corridor that encourages retail development and tourist destinations, walkable residential neighborhoods and a greater array of commercial activities.

EVERETT, WA – Four blocks of Rucker Ave. are about to be transformed into a more pedestrian-friendly corridor that encourages retail development and tourist destinations, walkable residential neighborhoods and a greater array of commercial activities.

“Str...

Legion Golf Course Stormwater Detention project June 2019, construction update

Construction was suspended during the winter, and the new turf grass went dormant. As temperatures improved and rain diminished, the contractor was able to remobilize on the site. Over the course of the spring, the City and contractor addressed a variety ...

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: Water service impacts in Boulevard Bluffs neighborhood

On Thursday, Jan. 24, Everett water crews will need to take 72 connections out of service in an area straddling Narbeck Road from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. so the contractor can tie the new pipeline into the existing system. Crews will hang notices on the doors of...

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: Water service impacts in Harborview-Seahurst-Glenhaven neighborhood

On Thursday, Jan. 24, Everett water crews will need to take 72 connections out of service in an area straddling Narbeck Road from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. so the contractor can tie the new pipeline into the existing system. Crews will hang notices on the doors of...

Notice of Application Issued

Detached Accessory Dwelling Unit (DADU) proposed on Alverson Blvd.

Construction alert: Grand Avenue Park

GRAND AVENUE PARK BRIDGE Construction Update

Next week, the contractor, Interwest Construction, will be mobilizing at the north end of Grand Avenue Park to prepare the site for the placement of the bridge structure. Normal work hours will be 7 a.m. to 3:30...

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...

Notice of Application and Public Hearing

Proposed new duplex in the Norton Grand Historic Overlay and the Core Residential Overlay.

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...