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Posted on: September 29, 2023

Public Works offers tips to prepare for fall storms

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EVERETT, Wash. – With the return of fall weather, City of Everett Public Works offers tips to help community members prepare for and minimize damage from heavy seasonal storms that can cause flooding. 

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Posted on: September 28, 2023

Chief of Police Dan Templeman announces his retirement

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EVERETT, WA – During the Everett City Council meeting on September 27, 2023, Chief of Police Dan Templeman announced he will be retiring from the Everett Police Department (video available here). Chief Templeman has served Everett as a member of...

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Posted on: September 20, 2023

Mayor Cassie Franklin shares her proposed 2024 budget

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EVERETT, WA – Mayor Cassie Franklin shared her proposed 2024 budget during the Everett City Council meeting on Wednesday, Sept. 20, 2023.  

“Today, I’m proud to be presenting a balanced budget for 2024,” sai...

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Posted on: August 10, 2023

City to host dedication event for new COVID-19 art piece at Evergreen Branch library

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EVERETT, WA – The City of Everett is hosting a dedication event for ‘Aumangea,’ a new COVID-19 pandemic reflection art piece, at the Evergreen Branch of the Everett Public Library on Thursday, Aug. 17, 2023, at 5 p.m. The pub...

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Posted on: May 19, 2023

Petco Love invests in the Everett Animal Shelter to save and improve the lives of local pets

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Everett, WASH. – The Everett Animal Shelter was awarded a $45,000 grant from national nonprofit Petco Love in support of their lifesaving work for animals in Snohomish County.

Petco Love is a national nonprofit leading change for pets by harnessin...

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Posted on: June 7, 2023

Mayors urge Congress to declare access to mental health and homeless services top priorities

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EVERETT, WA – This week, the U.S. Conference of Mayors unanimously approved a resolution urging the U.S. Congress and the Administration to declare America’s mental health and homelessness emergencies as America’s top domesti...

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Posted on: May 5, 2023

Everett to build its first bicycle boulevard

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EVERETT, WA – The City of Everett will construct its first bicycle boulevard along Fleming Street, Federal Avenue and College Avenue as part of the Active Connections: Fleming project. The bicycle boulevard will provide a safer north-south route for cycli...

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Posted on: May 3, 2023

Statement from Mayor Cassie Franklin on community safety ordinances

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EVERETT, Wash. – This is a statement from Mayor Cassie Franklin on the two community safety ordinances that were approved by the Everett City Council tonight: CB 2304-29, which prohibits public consumption of controlled substances, and CB 2304-30, which g...

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Posted on: April 12, 2023

City of Everett reaches $4.19 million settlement with pharmacies on opioid epidemic lawsuit

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EVERETT, Wash. – The City of Everett announced a $4.19 million settlement has been reached on its lawsuit against several pharmaceutical corporations for their contributions to the local opioid crisis: CVS, Walgreens, Walmart, Teva and Allergan. ...

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Posted on: March 22, 2023

Statement of Chief Templeman on Officer-Involved Shooting

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Wednesday morning, March 22nd, at approximately 3 am, an Everett police officer was shot while investigating a reported robbery.  The officer was transported to the hospital where he underwent emergency medical treatment and is currently in stabl...

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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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Posted on: February 18, 2022

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

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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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Posted on: November 17, 2020

Mayor Franklin issues directive on affordable housing

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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...

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