New playground equipment coming to Deer Park

EVERETT, WA - Everett families and visitors should plan for a closure of the play area at Deer Park, 1300 55th St. SW, while crews upgrade playground equipment. The playground at Deer Park will close in late March to begin construction. Work is expected t...

Liz Vogeli appointed to National League of Cities’ Public Safety and Crime Prevention Committee

WASHINGTON — Everett City Councilmember Liz Vogeli has been appointed to the National League of Cities (NLC) 2019 Public Safety and Crime Prevention (PSCP) federal advocacy committee. This committee has the lead responsibility ...

Annual Ladies Tea serves up interactive, living history

EVERETT, WA – See the world through the eyes of 1880s journalist Nellie Bly, while sipping from fancy china cups at the Carl Gipson Senior Center’s annual Ladies Tea, Saturday, March 30, 1-3:30 p.m.

The elegant afternoon event offers en...

Everett Transit seeking input on low-income fares

EVERETT, WA – The Everett City Council is evaluating the introduction of a low-income fare category for Everett Transit. To inform their final decision, expected on April 17, Everett Transit is asking for public input on what fare structure the ...

Community input needed as City prepares to update Consolidated Plan

EVERETT, WA – The City of Everett’s Community Development Division is seeking input on how best to invest future Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds, which are allocated annually by the US Department of Housing and Urban Dev...

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...

City continues popular rain garden program

EVERETT, WA – The City of Everett is offering rebates of up to $2,500 to Everett residents who install approved rain gardens on their property. This is the fifth year of the program, which helps manage stormwater runoff throughout the city.

In Ma...

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 pl...

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...

Everett celebrates 50 years of Boeing’s 747

EVERETT, WA – The Boeing Company’s 747 airplane celebrates its 50^th anniversary on Saturday, Feb. 9. Mayor Cassie Franklin will read a proclamation honoring the airplane – and the Boeing employees who build it – at ...

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City seeks volunteers to help lead transition to district elections

EVERETT, WA – Community members interested in helping Everett transition to district elections for City Council can apply to serve on the City’s District Commission.

App...

Plan for temporary closure of Fire Station 2

EVERETT, WA – Community members should prepare for the temporary closure of Fire Station 2, located at 2201 16^th St, beginning March 1, 2019.

During the closure, the fire units housed at Station 2 (Engine 2 and Aid 2) will temporarily relocate to 2801 Oake...

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...

Rescheduled: City celebrates 26th annual Wendt and Mayor’s Arts Awards

EVERETT – The Everett Cultural Arts Commission has selected the recipients of the 26^th annual Wendt and Mayor’s Arts Awards. Mayor Cassie Franklin will honor the award recipients during a public celebration on Monday, April 15, at the ...

New year, new fares for Everett Transit

EVERETT, WA – Beginning Tuesday, Jan. 1, Everett
Transit riders will pay a new fare for the first time since 2013. The fareswill increase in two stages in 2019.

On Jan. 1, adult fares will increase from $1
to $1.50, youth fares will...

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 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 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...

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