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Nominations open for Wendt and Mayor’s Arts Awards

EVERETT, Wash. – Nominations are now open for the 2020 and 2021 Mayor’s Arts Awards and the prestigious Richard Wendt Award of Excellence. Nominations close at 5 p.m. on Nov. 8.

The awards will be presented at an event on Feb. 3, 2022 a...

Everett Public Works offers tips to prepare for fall storms

EVERETT, Wash. – With the first significant storm of the season forecast for this weekend, Everett Public Works offers tips to help community members prepare for and minimize damage from heavy seasonal rainstorms that can cause flooding.

What to do now, be...

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...

Mayor Franklin issues directive on unity, equity and addressing racism

Mayor Cassie Franklin today issued a mayoral directive on building unity, addressing racism and promoting equity for all.

EVERETT, Wash. – Mayor Cassie Franklin today issued a mayoral directive on building unity, addressing racism and promoting equity for all.

“The strength and vitality of our community comes from our rich diversity of cultures, experiences and faiths,” said ...

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...

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...

Grand Avenue Park Bridge opens for public use

The Grand Avenue Park Bridge passed its final safety inspection today and is now open to the public. Community members are welcome to visit using appropriate social distancing and face coverings.

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 waterfront fro...

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 ...

City of Everett accepting cultural arts grant applications

EVERETT, Wash. – The City of Everett Cultural Arts Commission is now accepting applications for cultural arts grants to fund art programs and capital projects in 2022. The commission will award up to $40,000 in grants for 2022.

Cultural commissio...

City of Everett accepting cultural arts grant applications

EVERETT, Wash. – The City of Everett Cultural Arts Commission is now accepting applications for cultural arts grants to fund art programs and capital projects in 2022. The commission will award up to $40,000 in grants for 2022.

Cultural commission programm...

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 ...

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 ...