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City of Everett selects Tulalip Tribes artist James Madison for new land acknowledgement public art

EVERETT, Wash. – The City of Everett has selected Tulalip Tribes artist James Madison to create an outdoor, public art piece to serve as a lasting symbol of the City’s official land acknowledgement. 

“Our city lies on...

Everett’s Wintertide celebration adds to the holiday fun

A flurry of new activities added and old favorites return 

EVERETT, Wash. – Visitors and residents are invited to Everett’s annual Wintertide, a multi-week holiday celebration. Festivities begin on Friday, Nov. 25, with the Cit...

Bezos Academy opens application process for tuition-free preschool in Everett

EVERETT, Wash. – This week, Bezos Academy launched the full application for their new, tuition-free, Montessori-inspired preschool in Downtown Everett which is slated to open in early 2023. Eligible families are encouraged to complete the applic...

Everett lowers speed limits on two major arterials

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 traffic.

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...

New off-leash dog park opening at Lowell Riverfront Trail

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.

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.

Mayor Cassie Franklin, Everett Cit...

Everett City Council resumes in-person meetings May 4

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 c...

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

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...

Mayor Franklin delivers annual State of Everett address

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...

City of Everett launches update to comprehensive plan, 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...

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,...

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...

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...

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...