News Flash

Posted on: March 22, 2023

Update: Everett Municipal Building closure extended

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EVERETT, Wash. – The Everett Municipal Building, located at 2930 Wetmore Ave., experienced a power failure today and will remain closed until at least Sunday, March 26, 2023. 

There is no impact to any other City facilities. 

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Posted on: March 20, 2023

City of Everett to host recycling collection event in April

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EVERETT, Wash. – To kick off Earth Month, the City of Everett is hosting a recycling collection pilot event for Everett residents on Saturday, April 1, starting at 9 a.m. and ending when capacity is reached or 3 p.m. The event will take place in Lot B of ...

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Posted on: March 9, 2023

Mayor Franklin delivers annual State of Everett address and issues five new directives

State of the City 2023

EVERETT, Wash. - Mayor Cassie Franklin delivered her fifth State of Everett address on Thursday, March 9, 2023 and issued five new directives to guide the City's work in key areas:

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Posted on: March 2, 2023

ASPCA grant helps Everett Animal Shelter spay and neuter more local pets

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EVERETT, Wash. — February is National Spay and Neuter Awareness Month and thanks to a generous $58,000 grant from the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, the Everett Animal Shelter has been able to significantly increase their capac...

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Full news release City of Everett News
Posted on: March 1, 2023

Parks Board Meeting Tuesday, Apr. 4 at 4:45 p.m.

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We want to hear from you! We're seeking community input about the annual hydroplane races at Silver Lake. The community is invited to the virtual Parks Board meeting on Tuesday, Apr. 4 at 4:45 p.m. to learn more and provide feedback. Link and phone number...

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Posted on: July 26, 2022

Everett lowers speed limits on two major arterials

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EVERETT, Wash. – The City of Everett will lower speed limits on two of its busiest arterials, Evergreen Way and Everett Mall Way, starting Saturday, July 30. The existing speed limits are being updated to accommodate increased development and pedestrian t...

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Posted on: June 21, 2022

New off-leash dog park opening at Lowell Riverfront Trail

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EVERETT, Wash. – Everett Parks invites community members and their four-legged friends to the grand opening for the new Lowell Riverfront Trail off-leash dog park (2901 Lowell-Snohomish Rd.) on Thursday, June 30 at 4 p.m.

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Full news release (PDF) City of Everett News
Posted on: May 26, 2022

Community outreach project to guide City of Everett operations and priorities

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EVERETT, Wash. - The City of Everett’s Mayor’s Office released the results of a community outreach project conducted earlier this year, identifying challenges, opportunities and priorities for the future of the city. 

“It has always been very impo...

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Full news release (PDF) City of Everett News
Posted on: May 10, 2022

Everett Councilmember Paula Rhyne appointed to National League of Cities Human Development Committee

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EVERETT, Wash. – Everett City Councilmember Paula Rhyne has been appointed to the National League of Cities (NLC) 2022 Human Development (HD) Federal Advocacy Committee. Councilmember Rhyne was elected to a one-year term and wi...

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Full news release (PDF) City of Everett News
Posted on: May 3, 2022

Everett City Council meetings

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EVERETT, Wash. – Everett City Council will resume in-person council meetings beginning Wednesday, May 4 at 6:30 p.m. at the city council chambers located at 3002 Wetmore Ave., Everett. Community members are invited to attend and participate in council mee...

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Full news release (PDF) City of Everett News
Posted on: May 2, 2022

Everett named bronze-level Bicycle Friendly Community by the League of American Bicyclists

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EVERETT, Wash. – Everett has been named a bronze-level Bicycle Friendly Community by the League of American Bicyclists. The award recognizes the work the City has done to develop its bicycle network, making Everett a safer, more accessible commu...

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Full news release (PDF) City of Everett News
Posted on: April 21, 2022

Everett’s wastewater plant saves over 10 million kilowatt hours in energy savings program

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EVERETT, Wash. – Everett’s wastewater treatment plant, or Water Pollution Control Facility (WPCF), saved over 10,400,000 total net kilowatt hours (kWh) and avoided total energy costs near $830,000 over the course of a three-year energy savings program tha...

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Full news release (PDF) City of Everett News
Posted on: March 31, 2022

Mayor Franklin delivers annual State of Everett address

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EVERETT, Wash. – Mayor Cassie Franklin delivered her 2022 State of Everett address at the Economic Alliance Snohomish County’s event on Thursday, March 31.

Franklin began her address honoring fallen Officer Dan Rocha. She also acknowled...

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Full news release (PDF) City of Everett News
Posted on: February 18, 2022

City of Everett launches update to comprehensive plan, Everett: 2044, planning our future together

Everett 2044: Planning our future together

EVERETT, Wash. – The City of Everett launched its periodic update to the comprehensive plan which represents the City’s vision for the next 20 years and sets goals, policies and plans for growth and development. Community members are i...

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Full news release (PDF) City of Everett News
Posted on: January 27, 2022

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

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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...

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Full news release (PDF) City of Everett News
Posted on: December 2, 2021

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

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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,...

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Full news release (PDF) City of Everett News
Posted on: September 30, 2021

Mayor Franklin delivers 2022 budget address

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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 quality-of-life prio...

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Full news release (PDF) City of Everett News
Posted on: August 3, 2021

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

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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 pandemic on Everett's economy are br...

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Full news release (PDF) City of Everett News
Posted on: December 8, 2020

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

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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...

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Full news release (PDF) City of Everett News
Posted on: December 2, 2020

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

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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...

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Full news release (PDF) City of Everett News
Posted on: November 17, 2020

Mayor Franklin issues directive on affordable housing

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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 ...

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Full news release (PDF) City of Everett News
Posted on: October 29, 2020

Everett City Council adopts council districts map

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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...

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Posted on: October 1, 2020

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

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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...

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Full news release (PDF) City of Everett News
Posted on: August 27, 2020

Districting Commission seeks input on proposed city council district map

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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...

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Full news release (PDF) City of Everett News
Posted on: August 26, 2020

Grand Avenue Park Bridge opens for public use

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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...

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Full news release (PDF) City of Everett News
Posted on: August 19, 2020

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

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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...

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Full news release (PDF) City of Everett News
Posted on: July 17, 2020

New Everett-centric mural welcomes you to Everett

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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...

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Full news release (PDF) City of Everett News
Posted on: May 28, 2020

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

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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 ...

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Full news release (PDF) City of Everett News
Posted on: April 22, 2020

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

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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...

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Full news release (PDF) City of Everett News
Posted on: April 16, 2020

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

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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...

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Full news release (PDF) City of Everett News
Posted on: March 4, 2020

Snohomish County united in response to COVID-19

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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...

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Full news release (Snohomish Health District) City of Everett News
Posted on: January 17, 2020

Mayor Franklin delivers 2020 State of Everett address

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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...

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Full news release (PDF) City of Everett News
Posted on: January 8, 2020

Everett permit services hours change, effective Jan. 13

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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...
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Full news release (PDF) City of Everett News
Posted on: December 6, 2019

Everett Animal Shelter to receive Holiday Wishes grant from Petco Foundation

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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....

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Full news release (PDF) City of Everett News
Posted on: June 3, 2019

City launches new open data portal

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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...

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Full news release (PDF) City of Everett News
Posted on: May 2, 2019

More housing and commercial development coming to Everett’s riverfront

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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...

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Full news release (PDF) City of Everett News
Posted on: January 31, 2019

Everett Career Link offers youth internship opportunities

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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...

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Full news release (PDF) City of Everett News
Posted on: October 8, 2018

City welcomes new members to Everett Fire leadership team

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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...

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Posted on: October 1, 2018

Everett’s wastewater plant awarded $60,000 for energy savings

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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...

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Full news release (PDF) City of Everett News
Posted on: September 17, 2018

Everett Transit puts its first electric bus into service

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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 ...

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Full news release (PDF) City of Everett News
Posted on: January 31, 2019

Mayor Franklin delivers annual State of Everett address

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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...

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Full news release (PDF) City of Everett News
Posted on: September 12, 2018

Explore downtown Everett’s rich history with new walking tours

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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...

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Full news release City of Everett News
Posted on: September 10, 2018

Join Mayor Franklin and Everett Police for Gang Awareness Day Sept. 17

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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...

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Full news release City of Everett News
Posted on: September 10, 2018

City launches new line up of Green Garden, Green Home events

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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...

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Full news release City of Everett News
Posted on: August 28, 2018

City of Everett ready to revitalize downtown

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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...

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Full news release City of Everett News
Posted on: June 18, 2018

Upgrades planned for Phil Johnson ballfields

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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...

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Full news release (PDF) City of Everett News
Posted on: June 15, 2018

Everett Animal Shelter seeks volunteers for new senior dog foster program

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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...

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Full news release (PDF) City of Everett News
Posted on: June 4, 2018

Everett and Mukilteo mayors complete Bike Month challenge

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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...

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Full news release (PDF) City of Everett News
Posted on: May 29, 2018

New fire chief to be sworn in May 30

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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.

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Full news release (PDF) City of Everett News
Posted on: May 22, 2018

City launches new neighborhood notification tool

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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...

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Full news release (PDF) City of Everett News