Statement from Mayor Cassie Franklin on City’s continued support of Everett AquaSox

EVERETT, Wash. – At the Nov. 29, 2023 City Council meeting, council members voted to authorize the mayor to sign two professional services agreements related to the Everett Stadium Project, which would serve as a new home for Everett’s...

Everett Transit seeks input on Vision 2044 long-range plan

To access this news release in Spanish, click here.

EVERETT, WA – Everett Transit is in the midst of planning for its next 20 years through the Vision 2044 long-range planning process and is seeking input from the community to learn about transpo...

Everett’s Wintertide celebration adds to the holiday fun

EVERETT, Wash. – Visitors and residents are invited to Everett’s annual Wintertide, a multi-week holiday celebration. Festivities begin on Friday, Nov. 24 and Saturday, Nov. 25 with the City’s Wintertide kickoff celebration i...

Funding available for 2024 visitor-focused projects

EVERETT, Wash. – The City of Everett’s Lodging Tax Advisory Committee (LTAC) is currently accepting applications for projects focused on tourism development and promotion within the city of Everett for the year 2024. Public and non-pro...

Mayor Franklin appoints John DeRousse to be Everett’s new police chief

EVERETT, WA – Mayor Cassie Franklin announced her selection for the City of Everett’s new police chief: Deputy Chief John DeRousse. DeRousse proudly accepted the position and was sworn in at the Nov. 1, 2023 Everett City Council meetin...

Mayor Cassie Franklin announces drug crisis task force

EVERETT, WA – Mayor Cassie Franklin announced the creation of a new task force that will focus on the city’s urgent drug crisis, related to fentanyl, meth and other deadly illegal substances, and its impacts on community safety. 

“People in our co...

October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month

EVERETT, Wash. – The City of Everett is kicking off a new campaign in honor of Cybersecurity Awareness Month, highlighting the growing importance of cybersecurity in our daily lives and encouraging individuals and businesses to take imp...

Public Works offers tips to prepare for fall storms

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. 

What to do now or before a storm &a...

Mayor Franklin shares statement celebrating Chief Templeman following his retirement announcement

EVERETT, Wash. – 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 the City of Evere...

Mayor Cassie Franklin shares her proposed 2024 budget

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...

Everett to start update process for its Hazard Mitigation Plan

EVERETT, WA – The City of Everett has started the process of updating its Hazard Mitigation Plan (HMP), which is its long-term strategy for reducing the risk and impact of natural disasters. Community involvement will be an important component of this upd...

Everett City Council approves acquisition of Waits Motel

EVERETT, Wash. – On Wednesday, August 2, 2023, the Everett City Council adopted an ordinance to approve the acquisition of the Waits Motel property, located at 1301 Lombard Avenue, using eminent domain. This comes after the adoption of a resolution in mid...

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

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...

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

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. ...

Community outreach project to guide City of Everett operations and priorities

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...

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...

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...

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...

Public Notice - Citizens Advisory Committee Public Hearing

The City of Everett’s Citizens Advisory Committee will hold a public hearing on Thursday, December 14^th, 2023 at 4:00 pm. The Committee will meet to discuss grant applications for 2024 Human Needs award allocations. The meeting will include a pu...

Public Comment Period Open for 2024 Federal and State Funding Recommendations

The City of Everett expects to receive Federal and State funding for the 2024 Program Year to benefit low and moderate income households. The estimated amounts by funding source are: Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) - $850,000; HOME Program - $400...

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: Aug. 8, 2023

Edgewater Bridge replacement project update

Edgewater Bridge replacement project delayed

The Edgewater Bridge Replacement Project schedule has been delayed, which may extend the original start date from two to six months. W Mukilteo Boulevard will not be cl...

Edgewater Bridge Replacement Project Update: May 17, 2023

Edgewater Bridge replacement project update

The design process is complete for the Edgewater Bridge replacement. The project was advertised to potential contractors on May 16, 2023, with an anticipated bid opening in June 2023. Award and Notice to Proceed ...

Edgewater Bridge Replacement Project Update Feb. 18, 2022

UPDATED PROJECT SCHEDULE SETS CONSTRUCTION TO BEGIN IN 2023

The Edgewater Bridge Replacement Project will begin construction in spring 2023 after the City of Everett revised the project’s schedule. This new timeline will allow the project to comp...

Upcoming EPIC Bridge Study work

Project details

Beginning in December 2023, the City will perform several items of work to support the upcoming Everett Point Industrial Center (EPIC) Bridge Study. Click here for a map of the project. 

• Upcoming work includes geotechnical explorati...

The Everett 2044 storymap is here!

Understand, navigate, and learn about the Everett 2044 growth proposals.

Everett 2044 Public Participation Plan

Get involved in Everett's future

Update:

Learn more about the ways you can engage with the city on the Everett 2044 project in the Everett 2044 Public Participation Plan. 

Check out scheduled events and activities, including Open Houses, and Talk to a Planner here.

EAS is at capacity with cats, here's how you can help

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

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...

Become a Volunteer or Foster!

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Male suffers burns after clothes catch fire

EVERETT, WA – Early Friday Morning, Everett Fire was called to a motel in the 10000 block of Evergreen Way for a report of a smoke alarm sounding and the smell of smoke coming from one of the rooms. Fire crews arrived to find an unconscious male...

Heating fire safety tips to prevent home fires

EVERETT, WA – Over the weekend, on Saturday, November 11th, the Everett Fire Department received a call about a fire alarm going off and the smell of smoke emanating from a multi-family residential building located in the 2600 block of Summit Av...

Lithium battery likely cause of North Everett house fire

EVERETT, WA – Firefighters quickly extinguished a fire at a residence in the Riverside neighborhood this morning. There were no injuries.

Everett Fire crews were dispatched to the 2100 block of Walnut Street just after 11:35 a.m. to a report of a...

Everett Firefighters extinguish two early morning fires

EVERETT, WA – Everett firefighters were kept busy early this morning as they responded to two back-to-back fires in North Everett. There were no injuries to residents or firefighters.

An alert employee at Providence Regional Medical Center Everet...

Everett Firefighters rescue residents from early morning house fire

EVERETT, WA – Three residents were critically injured with burns and smoke inhalation this morning at an early morning house fire in the 3400 block of Broadway. Firefighters rescued two from the home, one who was in a wheelchair, and a third occ...

Friday evening fire damages former machine shop on W. Casino Rd

EVERETT, WA – A commercial building in south Everett was damaged by fire Friday evening. The commercial building was a former machine shop that had been closed. There were no injuries.

Dispatchers received several reports Friday evening just befo...

Cause of south Everett fatal fire classified as undetermined

EVERETT, WA - The Everett Fire Marshal's Office has completed its investigation on the double fatal townhome fire that occurred on December 25, 2022, in the 9800 block of 3rd Ave SE. After conducting a scene examination and following up on interv...

Smoke alarms alert family to house fire; no injuries

EVERETT, WA – Everett Firefighters credit working smoke alarms for awakening a south Everett family of a residential fire early this morning, allowing them to evacuate their burning home safely. 

 Shortly after 6:00 a.m., Everet...

Join us for the Thornton A. Sullivan Park playground ribbon cutting!

Join us on Monday, Aug. 21, 2023 at 2:30 p.m. for a ribbon cutting ceremony celebrating the brand new, inclusive playground at Thornton A. Sullivan Park located at 11405 Silver Lake Rd in Everett, Wash. Special guests will include City of Everett Mayor Ca...

Notice of Application and Public Hearing

12/01/2023-Everett Police Department Selects New Deputy Chief

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December 1, 2023

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Ora Hamel, public information officer, media line: 425-257-7444

Everett Police Department Selects New Deputy Chief

EVERETT – Everett Police Chief John DeR...

11/26/2023-1700 State Street Shooting Leaves One Dead in Everett

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November 26, 2023

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Ora Hamel, public information officer, media line: 425-257-7444

1700 State Street Shooting Leaves One Dead in Everett 

EVERETT, WA – Major Crimes detecti...

11/22/2023-Midnight Shooting in North Everett Leaves One Dead, Suspect in Custody

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November 22, 2023

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Ora Hamel, public information officer, media line: 425-257-7444

Midnight Shooting in North Everett Leaves One Dead, Suspect in Custody

EVERETT, WA – Major Crimes ...

10/25/2023-1000 Block of Trojan Way Renamed in Honor of Fallen Officer Dan Rocha

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October 25, 2023

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Ora Hamel, public information officer, media line: 425-257-7444

1000 Block of Trojan Way Renamed in Honor of Fallen Officer Dan Rocha

EVERETT, WA – This morning, t...

Chief of Police Dan Templeman announces his retirement

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...

09/13/23-Second Arrest Made in Shooting Death of Fifteen-Year-Old

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September 13, 2023

CONTACT

Ora Hamel, public information officer, media line: 425-257-7444

Second Arrest Made in Shooting Death of Fifteen-Year-Old

EVERETT, WA – Last night, members of the Everett P...

09/10/23-Arrest Made in Connection to Friday’s Shooting Death

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September 10, 2023

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Ora Hamel, public information officer, media line: 425-257-7444

Arrest Made in Connection to Friday’s Shooting Death

EVERETT, WA – Last night, members ...

09/08/23-Shooting Leaves Fifteen-Year-Old Deceased

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September 8, 2023

CONTACT

Ora Hamel, public information officer, media line: 425-257-7444

Shooting Leaves Fifteen-Year-Old Deceased 

EVERETT, WA – Major Crimes detectives are inve...

Statement from Police Chief Dan Templeman on the verdict of Officer Dan Rocha’s murder trial

EVERETT, WA – This is a statement from City of Everett Police Chief Dan Templeman on the verdict of Officer Dan Rocha’s murder trial:

“Today’s verdict comes with mixed feelings. While on one hand, I am pleased to see...

Statement of Chief Templeman on Officer-Involved Shooting

Wednesday morning, March 22^nd, 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...

Sunken helicopter removed from Copper Lake

The helicopter that sunk in Copper Lake (a tributary to Everett’s Water Utilities’ Sultan River watershed) on September 8, 2023, was extricated from the lake and removed intact from the watershed on Wednesday, November 8.

The removal operation was launched...

Stormwater Management Action Plan open for public comment

The City’s North Creek Stormwater Management Program Action Plan (Plan) is open for public comment until March 14^th. The Plan describes stormwater management actions planned for the North Creek basin to protect and improve the water quality of streams and...

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...

I-5/US 2 Interchange online open house #2 is live!

Your feedback will help to shape the region! 

Visit everettwa.gov/I5US2study to share your feedback on concepts that are being considered for the I-5/US 2 interchange now through December 15, 2023. You may also attend our in-person open house this...

Help fix the I-5/US-2 Interchange!

Drop by our in-person open house to learn more about the City of Everett’s I-5/US 2 study and share your feedback.  

Date: Thursday, November 30, 2023 

Time: 5 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., drop in  

Location: Washington State Univer...

I-5/US 2 Interchange planning study online open house is now closed

I-5/US 2 Interchange online open house is live!

We want to hear from you! Visit everettwa.gov/I5US2study to share your experience using the I-5/US 2 interchange and what you want to see out of this study, now through Jan. 13, 2023.

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I-5/US 2 Interchange planning study project update

Visit everettwa.gov/I5US2study to learn about the study that will identify improvements to the interchange and city streets that connect to it and how you can contribute your input. We will also post timely updates when we are seeking public feedback late...

Active Land Use Projects

There is a proposed project in your neighborhood.

Upcoming EPIC Bridge Study work

Project details

Beginning in December 2023, the City will perform several items of work to support the upcoming Everett Point Industrial Center (EPIC) Bridge Study. Click here for a map of the project. 

• Upcoming work includes geotechnical explorati...