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Everett’s new deputy mayor wants ‘organized urgency’ amid coming change
Mike Fong, who brings a litany of experience to the role, is hoping to seize on regional growth…
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Everett would need another $38M to build stadium, documents show
The project, if approved, would now cost $120 million, staff shared at a city council retreat. It was…
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Everett mayor issues directive outlining ICE response
Among other actions, it prevents immigration agents from entering non-public city property without a warrant and directs Everett…
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In letter, community groups ask Everett to take action on ICE
Everett mayor Cassie Franklin said she would issue a directive next week to address the concerns raised by…
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Everett approves law to crack down on unpermitted food stands
The new law makes it a misdemeanor to operate food stand businesses without first getting proper city and…
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Everett to pilot new districtwide neighborhood meetings
Neighborhoods will still hold regular meetings, but regular visits from the mayor, city council members and police chief…
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Snohomish County projects get funding from federal bill
The federal spending bill approved Tuesday brings in millions for infrastructure projects across the county.
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Everett mayor to deliver State of the City speech March 5
The event is hosted by the Greater Everett Chamber of Commerce.
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Everett selects volunteers to review city charter
The mayor and city council selected 14 of the 15 members of a committee Wednesday that could propose…
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Everett adds fifth ‘no sit, no lie’ buffer zone at 41st Street
The city implemented the zone in mid-December, soon after the city council extended a law allowing it to…
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SnoCo offers programs to assist in flood mitigation and recovery
EVERETT — Property owners in Snohomish County living in places affected by frequent flooding may qualify for certain…
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Many Snohomish County residents will see tax increases in 2026
Several tax and utility rate increases local governments passed this year will begin in early 2026.
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Everett council adjusts utility billing delinquency rules
The new law, when it goes into effect, will require more time to pass before utility customers are…
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Everett puts $940K toward Garfield Park upgrades
Construction on a new playground area for the north Everett park is expected to take place in 2026.
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Everett council proposes changes to utility billing
The ordinance could allow residents more time to pay utility bills, although city staff have concerns over some…
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Everett mayor talks priorities for third term in office
Cassie Franklin will focus largely on public safety, housing and human services, and community engagement over the next…
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Everett council resolution lays out priorities for proposed stadium
The resolution directs city staff to, among other things, protect the rights of future workers if they push…
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Everett expands Downtown Improvement District
The district, which collects rates to provide services for downtown businesses, will now include more properties along Pacific…
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Snohomish County transit agencies get $24M for bus upgrades
The federal grants will pay for Community Transit and Everett Transit to replace diesel vehicles with hybrid buses.
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Everett approves $613 million budget for 2026
No employees will be laid off. The city will pause some pension contributions and spend one-time funds to…