City of Everett to host tuition-free Bezos Academy Preschool in 2022

EVERETT, Wash. – Today, the City of Everett announced a 10-year lease agreement with Bezos Academy to open a tuition-free, Montessori-inspired preschool to open fall 2022. This project came to fruition following consultation with multiple civic agencies a...

Funding available for 2022 visitor-focused projects

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 encourage...

History made as Everett swears in new city council members

EVERETT, Wash. – The City of Everett will be swearing in four new city council members on Jan. 3 at 4 p.m. For the first time in its history, the city will be represented by five district council members and two at-large council members, and hav...

Applications open for Everett’s Districting Commission

EVERETT, Wash. – Community members interested in updating the city council district map to reflect 2020 Census data are invited to apply to serve on the Districting Commission. 

The City Charter and Washington state law require the City of Everett...

Everett City Council adopts 2022 operating budget

EVERETT, Wash. – The Everett City Council Wednesday night unanimously approved Mayor Cassie Franklin’s proposed 2022 operating budget, totaling $446.5 million. 

The 2022 budget continues to build on a foundation of quality-of-l...

Everett City Council and Community Transit Board of Directors initiate joint transit study

EVERETT, Wash. –Everett City Council and Community Transit’s Board of Directors this week voted to conduct a joint study to explore in greater detail what a potential transit system consolidation would entail. 

The joint study,...

Everett Animal Shelter to host weekly low-cost pet vaccination clinics

EVERETT, Wash. – The Everett Animal Shelter will host weekly low-cost pet vaccination clinics for dogs and cats at the shelter (333 Smith Island Rd., Everett), beginning Friday, Oct. 22.

The low-cost pet vaccinations are available by appointment ...

Mayor Franklin delivers 2022 budget address

EVERETT, Wash. – Mayor Cassie Franklin delivered her budget address and presented the City of Everett’s proposed 2022 budget at the Sept. 29 city council meeting. 

The proposed 2022 budget continues to build on a foundation of ...

Everett City Council virtual meetings to move to new platform Sept. 15

EVERETT, Wash. – The City of Everett’s remote city council meetings will be moving from Microsoft Teams to the Zoom platform beginning Sept. 15. 

“As we consider and prepare for meetings to be conducted in person agai...

New tsunami warning sirens at Port of Everett to begin routine testing Sept. 6

EVERETT, Wash. – Everett’s new tsunami warning sirens, located at Jetty Landing & Boat Launch and the Port of Everett Seaport, will begin required routine testing on Monday, Sept. 6 at noon. Community members can expect to hear Westminster chimes foll...

City of Everett launches $1 million grant program to move Everett’s economy forward

EVERETT, Wash. – The City of Everett launched the Everett Forward Grant Program, offering one-time grants to eligible applicants with innovative ideas and solutions to move Everett’s economy forward.

“The effects of the pandem...

Everett’s Bicycle Master Plan celebrates its 10th anniversary

EVERETT, Wash. – Everett’s Bicycle Master Plan is now 10 years old and the City of Everett has made significant progress in building many bicycle amenities since the plan was adopted in 2011. 

Since beginning implementation in ...

Newly named Petco Love invests in lifesaving work of the Everett Animal Shelter

EVERETT, Wash. – The Everett Animal Shelter announced a $30,000 grant investment from the newly named Petco Love to support their lifesaving work for animals in Everett and surrounding communities.

Petco Love is a nonprofit leading chang...

Mayor Franklin and Chief Templeman issue joint statement in response to the Chauvin trial verdict

EVERETT, Wash. – Mayor Cassie Franklin and Chief of Police Dan Templeman released the following joint statement today regarding the conviction of former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin for second-degree murder, third-degree murder and s...

Community invited to participate in Everett’s Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan update

EVERETT, Wash. – Everett is developing an update to its current Parks, Recreation and Open Space (PROS) Plan. The new 2022 plan will be based on an extensive public outreach process and will create a vision and outline future service levels, capital proje...

The City of Everett has been named a 2021 ‘Great American Defense Community’

Washington, D.C. – Everett, Washington, home to Naval Station Everett, is one of five communities across the country named to the 2021 Class of Great American Defense Communities, the Association of Defense Communities (ADC) announced t...

Everett Transit announces next phase of Rethink Transit, return of Sunday service and two new buses

EVERETT, Wash. – Everett Transit made three announcements this month: the launch of phase two of Rethink Transit, the return of Sunday service and two new buses added to the fleet.

Rethink Transit phase two

The second phase of the Rethink Transit ...

Mayor Franklin delivers annual State of Everett address

EVERETT, WA – Mayor Cassie Franklin delivered her 2021 State of Everett address at the Economic Alliance Snohomish County’s virtual event on Thursday, Jan. 28.

Franklin reflected on 2020 and the difficulties brought on by the pandemic, ...

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...

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...

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...

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 ...

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.

Neighborhood notification...

Modified Public Notice - 2022 Human Needs Funding Recommendations

The City of Everett’s Citizen Advisory Committee held a virtual public hearing on December 14, 2021 at 4:00 p.m. The Committee recommended that City Council approve the attached programs to receive funding: 2022 Human Needs funding reco...

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 ...

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...

Edgewater Bridge Replacement Project Update Sept. 10, 2021

EDGEWATER BRIDGE REPLACEMENT PROJECT UPDATE

The Edgewater Bridge Replacement Project is nearing the completion of design, with construction scheduled to begin next year. The City of Everett is hosting an online open house that will be available until Sept....

Edgewater Bridge Replacement Project Update August 30, 2021

EDGEWATER BRIDGE REPLACEMENT PROJECT UPDATE

Join project team for a webinar Sept. 2 to learn about updated design and construction

The design of the Edgewater Bridge Replacement is nearing completion, with construction scheduled to begin next year. The City...

Edgewater Bridge Replacement project update August 17, 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...

Join the Loyal Litter Monthly Giving Club!

When you join the Loyal Litter, your monthly gifts will provide life-saving medical care, special-diet food, vaccines and so much more for the cats, dogs and critters in our community who have nowhere else to turn.

Join today at $25 per month: the first 50...

2021 in Review

As we celebrate the start of a new year, I’ve been reflecting on all you did for homeless and lost pets in our community in 2021. The last couple of years have been difficult for all of us, but you recognized that the animals in our community st...

Everett Animal Shelter receives $30,000 grant from Petco Love!

Everett, Wash. The – Everett Animal Shelter announced today a $30,000 grant investment from the newly named, Petco Love, to support their lifesaving work for animals in Everett and surrounding communities.

Petco Love is a nonprofit leading change...

Everett firefighters extinguish south Everett apartment fire

Late Monday night, Everett firefighters were dispatched to a report of an apartment fire at Silver Point Apartments in south Everett – 12222 19th Ave SE. Multiple callers to 9-1-1 reported a fire in a third-floor apartment.  

Arriving fi...

Everett firefighters rescue two in early morning apartment fire

EVERETT, WA – Shortly after 12:30 a.m. Everett firefighters responded to a report of an apartment fire in North Everett at the Riverdale Apartments – 1810 Chestnut St. Early reports to 911 indicated the fire alarms were sounding, smoke...

Parks project update: Lowell Riverfront off-leash area

Work has began at the new off-leash area/dog park at Lowell Riverfront Park and is expected to be open in the spring of 2022. The new off-leash area will be inaccessible to the public during construction and as newly installed native grass establishes. Th...

Howarth Park playground closing for upgrades

Everett families and visitors should plan for a closure of the play area at Howarth Park while playground equipment is upgraded. The playground will be closed in early fall as construction begins on Nov. 22 and is expected to reopen in spring, 2022. The p...

Doyle Park playground closing for upgrades

Everett families and visitors should plan for a closure of the play area at Doyle Park while playground equipment is upgraded. The playground will close early fall as construction begins. The construction area will be fenced off for the safety of park vis...

Community invited to participate in Everett’s Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan update

EVERETT, Wash. – Everett is developing an update to its current Parks, Recreation and Open Space (PROS) Plan. The new 2022 plan will be based on an extensive public outreach process and will create a vision and outline future service levels, capital proje...

Notice of Application and SEPA

Broadway Compass Health-phases 2 and 3 proposed.

Notice of Application

10-lot plat proposed on Holly Drive

Notice of Application

Yacht Club exterior deck additions proposed

01/14/22 Anchor Pub Owned Charged in Sex Assault Cases

EVERETT, Wash. –

The owner of the Anchor Pub was arrested and charged today with 10 counts of sexual assault related crimes.

.The owner was originally arrested in October 2021 for several sexual assaults that are alleged to have occurred over the ...

Everett Planning Commission Meeting Video: Aug. 17, 2021

The Everett Planning Commission held a meeting on Aug 17, 2021 to discuss the following agenda: 

Item 1: Comprehensive Plan designation amendment and rezone for 7500 Hardeson Rd.  

As part of the annual docket, proposed map amendments for ...

Everett Planning Commission Meeting Video: July 20, 2021

The Everett Planning Commission held a meeting on July 20, 2021 to discuss the following agenda: 

Item 1:  Home Occupation Code Amendment Public Hearing 

Planning Commission public hearing to take public testimony and make a recom...

Everett Planning Commission Meeting Video: June 1, 2021

The Everett Planning Commission held a meeting on June 1, 2021 to discuss the following agenda: 

Item 1: Six-Year Transportation Improvement Program 

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

Everett Planning Commission Meeting Video: May 17, 2021

The Everett Planning Commission held a meeting on May 17, 2021 to discuss the following agenda: 

Item 1: Rethink Housing Action Plan Update 

The Rethink Housing Action Plan is a set of recommended strategies and actions to address polices,...

Everett Planning Commission Meeting Video: March 2, 2021

The Everett Planning Commission held a meeting on March 2, 2021 to discuss the following agenda: 

Item 1: Model Code Partnership Project 

The MCP is a component of the Everett Link Extension (EVLE) project and will help promote policy and ...

Everett Planning Commission Meeting Video: Feb. 2, 2021

The Everett Planning Commission held a meeting on Feb. 2, 2021 to discuss the following agenda: 

Item 1: Annual Election of Officers 

Item 2: Rethink Housing Action Plan Project Update 

Update of the Rethink Housing Action Plan pro...

Prepare for winter weather

Everett is preparing for snow and ice as cold weather heads our way. Visit everettwa.gov/snow to view our snow and ice removal plan, find information and resources for cold conditions, and find our 24/7 dispatch number.

Mayor Franklin delivers annual State of Everett address

Mayor Cassie Franklin delivered her 2021 State of Everett address at the Economic Alliance Snohomish County’s virtual event on Thursday, Jan. 28.

EVERETT, WA – Mayor Cassie Franklin delivered her 2021 State of Everett address at the Economic Alliance Snohomish County’s virtual event on Thursday, Jan. 28.

Franklin reflected on 2020 and the difficulties brought on by the pandemic, and shared her visio...

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...

Active Land Use Projects Report

There are new land use projects proposed in your neighborhood

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...

Active Land Use Projects Report

There is a new land use project proposed in your neighborhood

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...

Notice of Application

10-lot plat proposed on Holly Drive

Notice of Application

Yacht Club proposed exterior deck additions

Notice of Application and SEPA

Broadway Compass Health-phases 2 and 3 proposed.

Construction alert: Reservoir 2 replacement

CONSTRUCTION NOTICE

Reservoir 2 Replacement

Construction will occur at Everett Water Utility’s Reservoir 2 site at 702 Edwards Avenue, impacting properties along Edwards Ave., Tulalip Ave., Sharon Crest an 35^th Street as vehicles access ...

Active Land Use Projects Report

There are new land use projects proposed in your neighborhood

Active Land Use Projects Report

There is a new land use project proposed in your neighborhood