Demolition is underway on a 2.12 Acre site at 820 N. Broadway in north Everett, Washington. The site has been vacant for a long time with a single-story commercial building that housed both retail and commercial spaces at various points including a church, laundry, and video store along with, eight single-story, self storage buildings, and…
Everett Washington Firefighter John Buban Honored With Resolute Cross For Extraordinary Courage
Everett Fire Chief DeMarco and Assistant Chief Albright recognized Captain John Buban with the Resolute Cross for Valorous and Distinguished Service, a distinguished honor recognizing extraordinary bravery and actions beyond the call of duty. During the late hours of a winter night in January 2026, Everett Fire crews responded to a serious motor vehicle collision…
Mayor Franklin’s 2027 Budget Includes Sales Tax Increase For Public Safety & More Focus On South Everett WA
Mayor Cassie Franklin gave her 9th ever budget address to the Everett, Washington City Council tonight. Like the other eight before, the message included a reference to the structural deficit that the city has faced for more than a decade. Here is the press release issued by the Mayor after the address. Now the City…
Everett Washington City Council Passes B&O Tax Revision Providing Millions For Outdoor Event Center
At its October 14, 2026 meeting, the Everett City Council approved the Everett Forward Business Support and Reinvestment package, a major step toward modernizing the City’s business and occupation (B&O) tax structure, supporting local businesses and creating new opportunities to reinvest in Everett’s economy. The package provides significant tax relief for small businesses, reduces the…
4 Sent To Hospital After Early Morning Fight – Car Theft Near 23rd & Broadway In Everett Washington
A public information officer for Everett Police tells Seen in Everett they are currently looking for the driver who allegedly stole a car and struck at least four people following a fight in the parking lot of a restaurant at 2300 Broadway in Everett, Washington early Sunday morning. This afternoon officer Natalie Given said three…
Fatal Plane Crash Briefly Closes Runway At Paine Field In Everett Washington
Officials at Paine Field (PAE) in Everett, Washington have confirmed that one person has died following a plane crash that happened shortly before 3PM today. A spokesperson said Paine Field Fire was notified by the control tower that an aircraft went down in a wooded area on the west side of the main runway shortly…
Overhaul Of Everett Washington B&O Tax Proposal Has Majority Of New Revenue Earmarked For Outdoor Event Center Downtown
Below is a press release issued today (9/30) from the City of Everett, Washington about a plan to overhaul the City’s B&O Tax Collections. The City Council is expected to vote on the plan next month. Mayor Cassie Franklin is proposing a new economic investment package designed to provide meaningful relief for thousands of small…
John Carswell To Lead Investor Group Charged With Bringing USL Soccer To Everett Washington
On Tuesday September 29th Everett Mayor Cassie Franklin announced on social media that John Carswell would lead an investor group that will work to secure both a USL League Men’s and Women’s soccer team to play at the Outdoor Event Center currently being planned in downtown Everett, Washington. Few details about the investor group were…
Alaska Airlines Adding Capacity From Paine Field In Everett Washington To Multiple West Coast Destinations
Alaska Airlines began regular service from Paine Field in Everett, Washington on March 4, 2019. Since that time service has ebbed and flowed with different cities being added or dropped. Today Alaska Airlines announced it will begin growing seats at Seattle/Everett (Paine Field) by 50% starting this Fall through the summer of 2027, giving Seattle…
Everett Washington Outlines Plans To Turn Transit Operations Over To Community Transit
Discussions to fold Everett Transit into Community Transit began in earnest back in April of this year and today the City of Everett, Washington revealed what that is expected to look like. Here’s a press release issued this morning. Following public input and intensive negotiations, Everett Mayor Cassie Franklin and Community Transit CEO Ric Ilgenfritz…