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. at Petco ...

Enjoy free holiday festivities with Santa in Everett

EVERETT – Participate in festive, free, holiday fun at Everett’s annual Wintertide event on Thursday, Dec. 5. The family-friendly event is free and runs from 4-7 p.m. at the Everett Performing Arts Center, located at 2710 Wetmore Ave.

E...

Stuff a Bus contributions impact local families

EVERETT – The annual Stuff a Bus charity drive, benefitting local families, returns next week and will be accepting donations Nov. 30 through Dec. 15.

Initiated by the Amalgamated Transit Union (ATU) Local 883, in partnership with Volunteers of America of ...

Mayor Franklin delivers 2020 budget address

EVERETT – Mayor Cassie Franklin delivered her 2020 budget address on Oct. 30 and will present her proposed 2020 budget at the Oct. 30 City Council meeting.

“I’m pleased to present a proposed budget for 2020 that is balanced, r...

Be ready for fall storms

EVERETT, WA – With rains and windy weather in the forecast, City of Everett Public Works crews are busy cleaning streets, inspecting and cleaning catch basins and sewer manholes, and there are a number of things community members can do to minim...

West Marine View Drive to close for 10 days beginning Sept. 17

EVERETT, WA – For preparation and placement of the Grand Avenue Park Bridge, The City of Everett’s contractor, Interwest Construction Inc. (ICI), will close West Marine View Drive (WMVD) Tuesday, Sept. 17 through Thursday, Sept. 26. Th...

City of Everett opening Vera Whole Health care center for employees

EVERETT, WA – The City of Everett is partnering with Vera Whole Health to open a primary care center that will serve City staff and their dependents. The care center, which will be located at 4931 Evergreen Way, is expected to open in early 2020...

Grand Avenue Park Bridge to be placed in late September

EVERETT, WA – Everett has received notification of a track closure window from Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railway (BNSF) for the raising and placing of the Grand Avenue Park Bridge span. The bridge is scheduled to go into place during the last...

Everett Farmers Market, Port of Everett, City of Everett partner to improve access to market

Everett, Wash. –  A partnership between the Everett Farmers Market, Port of Everett and City of Everett is enhancing community access to the largest farmers market in Snohomish County at a new expansive location in Everett’s d...

City launches “Bring Your Bag” campaign for upcoming reusable bag ordinance

EVERETT, WA – The City of Everett has launched a “Bring Your Bag Everett” outreach campaign in preparation for the City’s new reusable bag ordinance. The ordinance goes into effect Sept. 30, 2019, and prohibits reta...

Everett’s Rucker Renewal construction starting soon

EVERETT, WA – Construction will begin soon on the Rucker Renewal project that will transform five blocks of downtown Everett into a more pedestrian friendly corridor. Phased full block closures will be necessary, and the City is working with are...

ORCA LIFT Low-Income Bus Fare Expands to Snohomish County, July 1

Snohomish County, Wash. – Beginning July 1, Community Transit and Everett Transit will offer a low-income fare for eligible riders who use an ORCA LIFT fare card. In Snohomish County, individuals can apply for the ORCA LIFT card at four Washingto...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

Fair Housing Community Survey

Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing Update

 Community Surveys - Multiple Languages

Please share with others who may be interested in providing input on the Everett AI. 

Input is needed from tenants, home buyers, landlords, mort...

Everett Farmers Market, Port of Everett, City of Everett partner to improve access to market

Everett, Wash. –  A partnership between the Everett Farmers Market, Port of Everett and City of Everett is enhancing community access to the largest farmers market in Snohomish County at a new expansive location in Everett’s downtown core.&nb...

Everett’s Rucker Renewal construction starting soon

EVERETT, WA – Construction will begin soon on the Rucker Renewal project that will transform five blocks of downtown Everett into a more pedestrian friendly corridor. Phased full block closures will be necessary, and the City is working with area business...

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...

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 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. at Petco ...

Help the Shelter win $25,000!

In 2017, Noodle the puppy stole our hearts and her story continues to inspire special needs pets everywhere.

Everett Animal Shelter has been nominated by Petco Foundation to receive an award of up to $25,000 in a people's choice award - but we need your he...

Santa Paws Holiday Photos

Join us for pet-friendly, family photos with Santa! Holiday costumes for pets will be available and you'll receive an emailed set of digital photos.

December 7th and 8th

 11:00am-3:00pm 

Langus Hall at Langus Riverfront Park 

400 Sm...

Story Time with Shelly

Do you love having conversations with your cat? Shelly might be the new best friend you're looking for. Talk about the weather or philosophy, she's open to any topic. Not only is she great company but just look at those gorgeous green eyes, swoon! She has...

Meet the Disney Cats!

Kitties looking for patient, loving forever homes!

In July, the Everett Animal Shelter took in 23 cats from a local hoarding house. The home was overflowing with feces and urine. Rescuers also found about a dozen deceased kittens.

We have dubbed these speci...

Raining Kittens

Last month we settled into Fall and were flooded by more than rain and cold - we found ourselves flooded in kittens. At one time we had 98 young kittens in foster, and while cute, cuddly and playful, kittens go through food, formula, litter and toys very ...

Adventures of Noodle

It's been two years since the tiny puppy that stole our hearts came through the shelter doors. Noodle was found alone, as a stray, at only two months old. It was quickly apparent she didn't have much use of her back legs and our Veterinarian suspected she...

Firefighters respond to Virginia Market structure fire

EVERETT, WA – A North Everett convenience store, the Virginia Market, caught fire early Sunday evening. The store, located at 2231 Virginia Avenue, was extensively damaged by the quickly burning fire.

Shortly after 7 p.m., the Everett Fire Depart...

Everett Fire Department to bolster fire prevention efforts with FM Global Grant

EVERETT, WA – The City of Everett Fire Department has received a US$2,417 fire prevention grant from FM Global, one of the world’s largest commercial property insurers.

GM Global representatives presented the award to Assistant Fire Mar...

Chief DeMarco welcomes Assistant Chief Mike Calvert

EVERETT, WA – Everett Fire Department Chief Dave DeMarco has named Mike Calvert as the new assistant chief of operations following the retirement of Jeff Edmonds. Calvert started his assistant chief role on Sept. 14, sharing a two-week overlap w...

Everett Fire Department releases 2018 annual report

EVERETT, WA – This week, the Everett Fire Department released the 2018 annual report. 2018 was a year of change for the department, and the report serves to help the community understand those changes, as well as the functions and work accomplis...

Everett Fire Department selected by NFPA for nationwide Community Risk Assessment pilot project

EVERETT, WA – The Everett Fire Department is among the first 25 agencies nationwide to be awarded a National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) grant. The grant allows the department to participate in the first round of the NFPA Community Risk 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...

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. at Petco ...

City of Everett and Premier propose new 2020 golf rates

The Everett Parks and Community Services and Premier are proposing new 2020 golf rates at Legion Memorial and Walter Hall Golf Courses. New rates will go into effect March 1, 2020. There will be two public forums offered to learn more and provide comment:...

Enjoy free holiday festivities with Santa in Everett

EVERETT – Participate in festive, free, holiday fun at Everett’s annual Wintertide event on Thursday, Dec. 5. The family-friendly event is free and runs from 4-7 p.m. at the Everett Performing Arts Center, located at 2710 Wetmore Ave.

Enjoy a toasty bonfir...

Playground tiles to be replaced at Hauge Homestead Park

Work will begin Nov. 18 to replace the playground tiles at the Hauge Homestead Park playground and the playground will be closed for several weeks while the work is completed, depending on weather.

Housing Hope Rezone Request Postponed

Housing Hope has requested that
their application to amend the city’s land use and zoning maps on property nearSequoia High School (“Norton Playfields”) be postponed and considered in the
2020 docket. Their request amends the size and boundary of the ...

Body Worn Camera pilot program to start in Everett

EVERETT, WA – In December, Everett Police will start a six-month pilot Body Worn Camera program.

The Everett Police Department will begin a pilot Body Worn Camera program in December.  The pilot includes 10 body cameras and department ex...

Early Morning Shooting on W Casino Rd

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November 21st, 2019

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Early morning shooting on W Casino Rd

EVERETT – Detectives with the Major Crimes Unit are investigating an early morning shooting, which left f...

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 connect opioid...

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Everett Planning Commission Meeting Video: Dec. 3, 2019

Everett Planning Commission held a meeting on Nov. 19, 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 th...

Everett Planning Commission Meeting Video: Nov. 19, 2019

Everett Planning Commission held a meeting on Nov. 19, 2019 to discuss the following agenda: 

Item 1:  Rethink Housing 

A briefing on the efforts on Rethink Housing for Everett, including the work of the Snohomish County Housing A...

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...

Everett Planning Commission Meeting Video: Oct. 15, 2019

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

Item 1:  Climate Action Plan   

An informational briefing on the city’s work towards a Climate Action Plan.   &nbs...

Everett Planning Commission Meeting Video: September 17, 2019

Everett Planning Commission held a meeting on Sept. 17, 2019 to discuss the following agenda:

Item 1:  Public Workshop – Supportive Housing in Single Family Zones 

A public workshop to review options to address the interim morato...

Everett Planning Commission Meeting Video: September 3, 2019

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

Item 1:  Climate Action Plan   

An informational briefing on the city’s work towards a Climate Action Plan.   ...

Everett Planning Commission Meeting Video: August 20, 2019

The Everett Planning Commission held a meeting on August 20, 2019 to discuss the following agenda:

Item 1:  ReThink Zoning – commercial & industrial zones  

A work session to review initial concepts for streamlined commercia...

Everett Planning Commission Meeting Video: June 18, 2019

The Everett Planning Commission held a meeting on June 18, 2019 to discuss the following agenda:

Item 1: ReThink Zoning – commercial-industrial zones

A work session to review initial concepts for commercial-industrial zones in Everett.

Item 2: Othe...

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...

Grand Avenue Park Bridge November 15, 2019, Construction Update

Crews began the work of building forms, installing reinforcement and placement of the concrete for the pedestrian decks on the lower eastern side of the bridge amid the changing season and October temperatures. Work continues through November and December...

Grand Avenue Park Bridge September 26, 2019, Construction Update

What a great day to set the Grand Avenue Park Bridge into place! The mild weather without rain or wind allowed the bridge movement to be done in the best weather possible. The contractors worked around the clock with multiple crews to be ready for the 6 a...

Grand Avenue Park Bridge September 26, 2019, Construction Update

The Grand Avenue Park Bridge has been moved and set. The contractor worked overnight to prepare for moving and placing the bridge. By 6 a.m. the southwest lifting tower had been removed, but the southeast tower was still in place. After contemplating mane...

Grand Avenue Park Bridge September 23, 2019, Construction Update

We have lift off!

Late Sunday evening, Sept.22, the contractor used the four large lifting towers to raise the bridge 36 feet. After the bridge was at full elevation, the contractor moved the transporters, loaded with the crib stack, underneath it. The wei...

Grand Avenue Park Bridge September 22, 2019, Construction Update

We are a go for lift off!

On Saturday afternoon, Sept.21, the contractor used the four large lifting towers to raise the bridge just high enough to get the transporters out from underneath it.

The contractor is getting ready to raise the bridge about&nb...

Grand Avenue Park Bridge September 19, 2019, Construction Update

West Marine View Drive was closed to through traffic from 13^th to 18^th Streets starting Tuesday, Sept. 17. Please Note: The road closure will be in place through Thursday, Sept. 26. Traffic Engineering has been making adjustments to the traffic control an...

Grand Avenue Park Bridge September 12, 2019, Construction Update

It's Still GO-TIME! That’s right! Though this week’s epic storms packed quite a punch, the Grand Avenue Park Bridge is still set to be lifted and moved into place during the last week of September. We want you to be aware of upcoming t...

Grand Avenue Park Bridge August 30, 2019, Construction Update

The City of Everett’s contractor, Interwest Construction Inc. (ICI), has confirmed the timing of the West Marine View Drive (WMVD) closure – a portion of the road will be completely closed from Tuesday, September 17 through Thursday, S...

Grand Avenue Park Bridge August 23, 2019, Construction Update

It’s GO-TIME! That’s right – the bridge will be going into place in the last week of September – just over a month from now!

The City’s contractor, Interwest Construction Inc. (ICI), has received notificati...

Grand Avenue Park Bridge July 2019 Construction Update

Completed 

• Painting of key members of the steel truss. The exterior weathering steel members will continue to change to a rust-like appearance over time.
• False decks for workers to use for construction of the concrete pedestrian decks. The false de...

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...

Mayor Franklin delivers 2020 budget address

Mayor Cassie Franklin delivered her 2020 budget address on Oct. 30 and will present her proposed 2020 budget at the Oct. 30 City Council meeting.

EVERETT – Mayor Cassie Franklin delivered her 2020 budget address on Oct. 30 and will present her proposed 2020 budget at the Oct. 30 City Council meeting.

“I’m pleased to present a proposed budget for 2020 that is balanced, responsible and supports the im...

Everett Farmers Market, Port of Everett, City of Everett partner to improve access to market

New downtown location starting Sunday, Aug. 4

Everett, Wash. –  A partnership between the Everett Farmers Market, Port of Everett and City of Everett is enhancing community access to the largest farmers market in Snohomish County at a new expansive location in Everett’s downtown core.&nb...

City launches “Bring Your Bag” campaign for upcoming reusable bag ordinance

The City of Everett has launched a “Bring Your Bag Everett” outreach campaign in preparation for the City’s new reusable bag ordinance, which goes into effect Sept. 30, 2019.

EVERETT, WA – The City of Everett has launched a “Bring Your Bag Everett” outreach campaign in preparation for the City’s new reusable bag ordinance. The ordinance goes into effect Sept. 30, 2019, and prohibits retailers from distributing single-use plast...

Everett’s Rucker Renewal construction starting soon

Construction will begin soon on the Rucker Renewal project that will transform five blocks of downtown Everett into a more pedestrian friendly corridor.

EVERETT, WA – Construction will begin soon on the Rucker Renewal project that will transform five blocks of downtown Everett into a more pedestrian friendly corridor. Phased full block closures will be necessary, and the City is working with area business...

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...

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...

Special event notice: Naval Station Everett emergency response training exercises

Naval Station Everett will be conducting scheduled emergency response training exercises on Thursday, Dec. 5 and Tuesday, Dec. 10 at its main Everett base. On both days, the exercise will occur from 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Gates will be closed briefly for 10 minut...

Special event notice: Naval Station Everett emergency response training exercises

Naval Station Everett will be conducting scheduled emergency response training exercises on Thursday, Dec. 5 and Tuesday, Dec. 10 at its main Everett base. On both days, the exercise will occur from 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Gates will be closed briefly for 10 minut...

Construction alert -- West Marine View Drive Closure Day 3

West Marine View Drive was closed to through traffic from 13^th to 18^th Streets starting Tuesday, Sept. 17. Please Note: The road closure will be in place through Thursday, Sept. 26. Traffic Engineering has been making adjustments to the traffic control an...

Road closure alert: West Marine View Drive

The City of Everett’s contractor, Interwest Construction Inc. (ICI), has confirmed the timing of the West Marine View Drive (WMVD) closure – a portion of the road will be completely closed from Tuesday, September 17 through Thursday, S...

Construction alert: Grand Avenue Park Bridge

It’s GO-TIME! That’s right – the bridge will be going into place in the last week of September – just over a month from now!

The City’s contractor, Interwest Construction Inc. (ICI), has received notification of a track closure window from Burlington North...

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...

Special event notice: Naval Station Everett emergency response training exercises

Naval Station Everett will be conducting scheduled emergency response training exercises on Thursday, Dec. 5 and Tuesday, Dec. 10 at its main Everett base. On both days, the exercise will occur from 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Gates will be closed briefly for 10 minut...

Housing Hope Rezone Request Postponed

Housing Hope has requested that
their application to amend the city’s land use and zoning maps on property nearSequoia High School (“Norton Playfields”) be postponed and considered in the
2020 docket. Their request amends...

Parks alert: playground tiles to be replaced at Hauge Homestead Park

Work will begin Nov. 18 to replace the playground tiles at the Hauge Homestead Park playground and the playground will be closed for several weeks while the work is completed, depending on weather.

Rethink Zoning - Building Heights

On December 3rd, following a public hearing on the city's Climate Action Plan, the city's Planning Commission will be briefed on a new approach to regulating building heights in the city's zoning code. The meeting starts at 6:30 p.m.

One of the main objectives of Rethink Zoning is to consolidate and simplify code provisions and address inconsistencies. The current zoning code provisions for building and structure heights is a good illustration of the challenges with the existing code....

Rethink Housing - Planning Commission Briefing

On November 19th at 6:30 p.m., the City's Planning Commission will be briefed on Rethink Housing for Everett, including the Snohomish County Housing Affordability Regional Task Force (HART) and Alliance for Housing Affordability (AHA).

To accommodate expected growth and meet the current housing need, Everett must grow housing for all economic segments of the population. Both housing supply and affordability continue to be a challenge in Everett, particularly related to the current housi...

Rucker Renewal project update 12-6-19

1 intersection & 1 block of road opened this week! 

CONSTRUCTION PROGRESS THIS WEEK

Rucker

• California Street intersection
  • The intersection opened to vehicle traffic at 7:30 a.m. on Monday, December 2.
• Everett to California
  • The block between Everett...

Rucker Renewal project update 11-25-19

LAST WEEK

Rucker

• California Street intersection
  • The contractor installed electrical and irrigation and began pouring concrete at the corners.
  • The brass street-name lettering that will be inset into the sidewalk corners has arrived. To prioritize pedestrian sa...

Rucker Renewal project update 11-18-19

Note: opening the Rucker/California intersection east-west to vehicles has been delayed to preserve pedestrian safety. See ***** in the "Upcoming" section below.

Work on the Rucker Renewal project is about 50 percent complete!

During excav...

Rucker Renewal project update 11-8-19

As we near the final stages of Phase 1, significant pieces of the project are getting completed.   

THIS WEEK

Hoyt

• Striping was completed, and Hoyt Avenue opened to traffic on Tuesday, Nov. 5 at 4:17 p.m. 
• The contractor removed con...

Rucker Renewal project update 11-1-19

Phase 1 construction is nearing the end! Continued sunny weather is allowing significant progress to be made on tasks involving concrete pouring (road, curb, sidewalks), which are necessary to reopening the construction zone.  Picture below: conc...

Rucker Renewal project update 10-25-19

Phase 1 construction is nearing the end! Next week's sunny weather should enable significant progress to be made on tasks involving concrete pouring (road, curb, sidewalks), which are necessary to reopening the construction zone.  

The Rucker Rene...

Rucker Renewal project update 10-18-19

THIS WEEK

Hoyt

• The contractor finished the sidewalk work on the west side. Concrete paving outside Goodwill required the store to close early on Tues., Oct. 15. Regular business hours resumed the next day.

Rucker

• The Rucker/Everett Avenue intersection reopene...

Rucker Renewal project update 10-11-19

Notes: 

• Rucker/Everett Avenue intersection will be closed 10/14-18 for paving where the waterline crossing went in earlier in the project. Detour will be in place.
• Delays expected going into or out of Aero Apartments garage between 9 a.m. ...

Rucker Renewal project update 10-4-19

THIS WEEK

Hoyt

The contractor continued to poured curbs and auger signal and light pole bases.

Rucker

Concrete roadway paving continued from California to Hewitt and the east side of Hewitt to Wall. The effort to lower conduit was completed, which allowed the...

Rucker Renewal project update 9-27-19

THIS WEEK

Hoyt

The contractor demolished existing west-side sidewalks and began auguring signal and light pole bases and installing conduit, junction boxes and irrigation.

Rucker

Concrete roadway paving from Everett to California continued. The contractor beg...

Rucker Renewal project update 9-20-19

THIS WEEK

Hoyt

The contractor completed the east sidewalk with the paving over of the Frontier vault lid.

Rucker looking north from Hewitt

Rucker

The contractor laid storm drain pipe on Hewitt and demolished and graded from California to Hewitt. Concrete roadw...

Rucker Renewal project update 9-13-19

THIS WEEK

Hoyt

The sidewalks and curb are almost finished on the east side.

Rucker

The contractor installed storm drain on Hewitt and demolished, graded the roadway from California to Hewitt and laid electrical and irrigation. Phase 2 waterline work included ...

Rucker Renewal project update 9-6-19

THIS WEEK

Hoyt

The contractor began constructing sidewalks, continued pouring curbs and installed traffic detecting loops. 

Rucker

The contractor installed storm drain on Hewitt and demolished and graded the roadway from California to Hewitt. Phase 2...

Rucker Renewal project update 8-30-19

*A new map showing all three stages of construction, the timing and sequencing for each stage and a listing of affected businesses is now available on the project webpage.

THIS WEEK

Hoyt

The contractor began pouring curbs and continued directional boring and...

Rucker Renewal project update 8-23-19

See this and other images of historical finds from the Rucker Renewal project in the photo gallery.

THIS WEEK

Hoyt

The contractor completed demolition of the east sidewalk and began directional boring and irrigation work in support of creating a new sidewalk...

Rucker Renewal project update 8-16-19

*Note: Extended closure of Hewitt/Rucker intersection coming Monday, August 19. See below for more information.

THIS WEEK

Hoyt

The contractor completed concrete paving and construction of a crosswalk mid-block, near the south end of Imagine Children&rsqu...

Rucker Renewal project update 8-9-19

THIS WEEK

Hoyt

The contractor continued concrete paving and work to establish a crosswalk mid-block, near the south end of Imagine Children’s Museum.

Rucker

The contractor continued work on the storm drain and on the waterline.

UPCOMING

Hoyt

Paving will continue...

Rucker Renewal project update 8-2-19

THIS WEEK

Hoyt

The contractor completed work on roadway demolition and began concrete paving and work to establish a crosswalk mid-block, near the south end of Imagine Children’s Museum. 

Rucker

The contractor began work on the storm drain, completed...

Rucker Renewal project update 7-26-19

THIS WEEK

Hoyt

The contractor completed work on storm drains, temporary lighting, irrigation, electrical conduit and road demolition except at the Hoyt/Pacific intersection. 

Rucker

Work on the waterline continued. Everett Avenue opened up following ...

Rucker Renewal project update 7-22-19

LAST WEEK

The contractor completed the bulk of the mobilization for the project.

Hoyt

• Other completed tasks on Hoyt include erosion control, sawcutting, catch basin installation and roadway demolition.
• During excavation on Hoyt, railroad ties and spikes were ...

Rucker Renewal project update

THIS WEEK

Big construction began! Jensen Construction began mobilizing on Mon., July 8, closing two blocks of Rucker between Everett and Hewitt, one block of Hoyt between Wall and Pacific, and a half a block of California west of Rucker. Detours are in pla...

Rucker Renewal project update

Phase 1 of the work to transform Rucker Avenue, between Everett and Hewitt Avenues, and a half a block of California is about to get underway. Construction is expected to begin July 8.

What to expect

• The contractor will begin work on the two block section o...