I just applied for a plot at the Senator Henry M. Jackson community garden, but if there’s a waitlist I’m hoping to apply elsewhere. I don’t have a patio or yard and would love to garden this year!

Will Geschke

EVERETT — Hope ‘N Wellness, a social service organization operating in Everett, is set to change locations on Wednesday in a move that will allow it to continue operating.

It brings an end to a saga lasting more than a year, which began after the city notified the organization in December 2023 that its original location — at 3021 Rucker Ave. — violated a city code. That code, originally passed in 2006 and expanded upon in 2018, prohibited social service organizations, along with other types of businesses, from operating on the first floor of certain streets in downtown Everett.

Now, Hope ‘N Wellness will partner with Our Lady of Hope Church to run the organization at 2617 Cedar St., about a mile away from its original location. It means the organization can stay open, with the possibility to expand hours of operation and add additional services in the future.

My wife lost her wedding ring and earrings appx 3/23 in the Lynnwood / Everett area. One of a kind, I helped design. She's desperate...

Hey all! I'm wondering if any brunch spots around here have bottomless mimosas? My husband and I want to do a boozy brunch for our anniversary, but google wasn't much help. I'd love any recommendations you guys have! If at all possible, I'd prefer it not be too far from everett as we plan to uber so we can both enjoy a couple drinks. Thanks in advance!

3/30: okay the hour leading up to the clean-up was kind of a disaster but our volunteers did some excellent work and I'd rather focus on that for the gist of this. just was a rough morning for me.

12 volunteers, 12 bags of trash, a very obviously stolen and broken into safe, lots of construction debris, 3 sharps, and 350lbs total (.16 ton) making our new grand total for the year 2.32 tons!!

on a different note... WE'RE GETTING AN AWARD!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 👊🏴‍☠️🔥 argghhhhhhhh

April 10th at 6pm to be exact at the everett performing arts center (village theatre)... it's free to attend!!

I know the city is in an awkward spot right now, so it's worth noting, I'll be accepting the award on behalf of our volunteers above all else. they work their butts off trying to make this city clean and vibrant and if it wasn't for them this non-profit simply would not be successful. yes I'm gonna use the opportunity to flex our muscles a bit. yes I'm gonna talk about our future plans and how folks can help.

but by no means should this be interpreted as an endorsement of the city or any specific leadership... it's not that deep!!!!! our org has had excellent rapport with city staff and we love working with them. they have been some of our biggest cheerleaders!! don't politicize this! pls!

it's an honor to have even been in consideration and we're looking forward to celebrating with the other awardees! 😁

Will Geschke

EVERETT — Mayor Cassie Franklin put an emphasis on public safety during her annual State of the City address Thursday, announcing a new policing measure and a youth violence prevention directive.

At her keynote speech, Franklin also touched on the city budget, housing development, new parks and new businesses.

Everett must keep public safety as its “top priority,” Franklin said during her speech. She announced a new mayoral directive — her 13th issued while in office — aimed at reducing youth violence.

That announcement comes two months after a 13-year-old boy was injured in a stabbing while walking to school.

Mayoral directives instruct city staff to take specific actions at the mayor’s request. Franklin previously issued a mayoral directive aimed at reducing youth violence in 2018.

In her new directive, the mayor puts forth a broad list of actions for the city to take. The directive tells staff to increase the presence of school resource officers across campuses in the city and provide those officers with additional training. It tells staff to establish a new youth safety roundtable and an internal work group to track progress on youth-related initiatives.

The directive also instructs staff to advocate for new policies at the state level to make firearm access stricter and increase penalties for illegal firearm possession. It also instructs staff to advocate for juvenile justice reform and improved access to mental health services.

One other instruction in the directive tells staff to look toward new technology to increase policing. On Thursday, Franklin announced the city is set to pilot a new Drone-as-First-Responder program. That program would allow police to deploy automated drones to respond to incidents. Everett will be the second city to pilot the program in Washington, Franklin said.

“Technology like this is a force multiplier, allowing us to do more with limited resources and deliver real results for our community,” she said in her address.

The drone program was created by Flock Safety, the same company that Everett contracted to install its Flock camera system in 2024. That system analyzes footage to track license plates for police and has drawn opposition from the American Civil Liberties Union because of privacy concerns.

The Flock camera system assisted more than 70 arrests since the city installed it, Franklin said Thursday.

Crime in the city is down, Franklin said. Between 2023 and 2024, there was also approximately a 10% decrease in calls for service, city data shows.

Since 2018, Everett has added 18 new police officer positions and sworn in more than 120 officers, Franklin said. The city funds more officer positions per capita than Kent, Bellevue and Seattle, she said.

Everett’s police department, however, still had 20 vacant officer positions as of March 8.

Everett allocated more than $51 million to the police department in the city’s 2025 budget, up from $50.8 million in 2024, making it the largest expense in the city’s general fund. The city had previously increased the department’s budget by 18.6% between 2023 and 2024.

On the budget, Franklin said the council putting forth a property tax levy lid lift on the August 2024 ballot was “the right thing to do.”

Residents defeated the measure, with 59% voting against the levy lid lift. After it failed, the city made cuts to a number of city services, including parks, libraries and other governmental services to balance a looming $12.6 million deficit. The library reduced its open hours and the park rangers program was cut entirely. Thirty-one employees across the city lost their jobs.

“Despite voters not approving the measure, these conversations have shaped our understanding of what our community values and how we can fund our future,” she said.

While developing the 2026 budget, the city will be “right-sizing our services to meet the resources available and protecting the most essential services for our community,” Franklin said.

The mayor also highlighted new programs and improvements to city parks which took place over the past year.

One new program at the Everett Animal Shelter introduced in 2024, known as Wandering Rover, allows residents to take shelter dogs out into the community for a day, in an effort to give the dogs enrichment and extra visibility. That program helped about 100 dogs get adopted since it began, Franklin said.

Last year, the city completed renovations to Wiggums Hollow Park and the Phil Johnson Ballfields. Next year, it is set to add pickleball courts to Forest Park, a skate park to Lions Park and a dog park at Clark Park, Franklin said.

The mayor also highlighted a potential new downtown multipurpose stadium to host the Everett AquaSox and, possibly, bring men’s and women’s United Soccer League teams to the city. It is expected to cost between $84.4 million and $114.6 million, with another $18 million set aside for property acquisition.

If the project goes forward, the city is likely to primarily fund the stadium with private investment and revenue bonds, but could also spend about $4.5 million on the project using capital improvement funds. At least 17 businesses on the site of the proposed stadium — between Hewitt Avenue and Pacific Avenue, with Broadway to the west — may be forced to relocate if the project moves forward.

“Bold investments in the city’s downtown are incredibly powerful, and we’ve seen their transformative powers first-hand,” Franklin said.

The mayor will deliver her State of the City address again at a free community event on Monday. Reservations are required and can be made at everettwa.gov/sotc.

30-50 cops on I-5 near Everett Washington stopped a brown 3 series beamer wtf happend??? Going north on i5 crossing Everett saw 20 cops go flying by me then a few miles down saw a brown beamer with at least 20 more cops underneath the bridge. I'm thinking suicide attempt, but don't want to rush to any conclusions.

Hello all. I’m a disabled veteran that is trying to be seen by a speech language pathologist. The VA gave me a list of providers to contact to see if they accept VA/TriWest insurance, but literally nobody on the list accepts adult patients. The VA told me to just call around and see if I can find any other local speech language pathologists that accept VA/TriWest, but I haven’t been able to find one.

This process has been going on a month now and I really need to see a provider as soon as possible, but the VA is of no help and I can’t find one myself. I’m not sure what to do.

Just thought It Wouldn’t hurt to post here and see if anyone knows of any nearby providers who accept adult patients and VA insurance.

I appreciate your time either way, thanks everyone.

Paul is a very smart, sweet, and curious cattle dog mix who seems to love learning new training commands. He'll be a great companion! Paul and I had a great time exploring the marina and Arboretum. He enjoyed riding in the car and meeting people. Make a reservation to meet Paul at the Everett Animal Shelter today! Link in the comments.

Finally made it to this park in Everett!

I realize I am very late on this, but I have not seen Dr. Greene discussed anywhere here yet:

"Janice Greene, a respected business leader, civil rights advocate, and longtime community member, has announced her candidacy for Mayor of Everett in the 2025 election.

Greene will challenge incumbent Mayor Cassie Franklin, and Scott Murphy, who announced his run on MyEverettNews one week ago.

Greene brings a wealth of experience from her 39-year career at Boeing, her role as President & CEO of the Women’s Business Enterprise Council (WEBC), Pacific Region, and her extensive work as a community advocate on various Boards, Committees, and leadership roles.

“I have spent decades advancing equity and opportunities for workers, women, and underserved communities– always with a sense of teamwork and understanding,” said Greene, who is making her first run for political office. “I believe that by setting an example and working hard, you can build trust and get more done than through posturing and finger-pointing. There is too much of that in today’s divisive politics, and I want to change that in our community.”

Greene, who holds a business PhD in strategy and program management, has built successful organizations throughout her years at Boeing, and WEBC Pacific. She began her Boeing career as a union line worker, a perspective that has informed her approach to leadership and connection with people throughout Everett.

“Our great city of Everett stands at a critical juncture. As I speak with residents from all walks of life and dive deep into the data, a clear picture emerges: Everett faces real challenges, but we also have incredible opportunities to build a brighter future for all, especially for our hardworking residents who form the backbone of our community.”

“I know what it means to have a union paycheck, a steady job, and opportunities to advance,” said Greene. “We need a mayor who respects working people and unions. collaborates with business owners for beneficial community economic outcomes, who advocates for affordable housing and family stability, and attracts the kinds of businesses and quality jobs to our city that give every resident a pathway to success– including small and diverse business owners who create a vibrant business community.”

In addition to focusing on jobs, housing, and affordability, Greene wants to make Everett a welcoming city for families with children, seniors, and new residents seeking opportunities to establish roots and build generational wealth.

“From community centered public safety to maintaining a wonderful system of parks, playfields and community centers, Everett can and must be a place where people are welcome, supported and safe,” said Greene. “I want to bring a spirit of inclusion and pride to the city and provide the best services to the people of our city, and let the region know that Everett is a city for all.”

While the election for Mayor isn’t until 2025, Greene felt driven to start early– not only to build support for her campaign, but to begin a listening process that she hopes will include Everett residents from all corners of the city and all walks of life.

“I want to allow needed time to listen to the people of Everett and shape policies that improve lives for all the people of our city,” said Greene. “I’ve learned over many years of business and organizational leadership– and raising my family– that change takes time and requires clear communication and genuine appreciation for the perspectives and experiences of others. Instead of a traditional campaign, I want to really listen and learn. I’ve lived in Everett most of my life, but there is always more to learn.”

Greene will formally kick off her campaign later this year but will commence this spring and summer on a series of community gatherings– in living rooms and coffee shops across the city. “I can’t wait to get started,” said Greene. “I’m excited for the future of Everett, and for the opportunity to bring new leadership, ideas, and a track record of success to this important role.”

“My friends, the challenges we face are significant, but so is our capacity for positive change. I have lived here almost all of my life and I know Everett is a city of resilience, innovation, and community spirit, and it is our working people who embody these qualities most of all,” said Dr.Greene. “By working together, by harnessing our collective strengths and creativity, we can overcome any obstacle and build a city that works for everyone, not just the privileged few.”

This is the vision that drives Dr. Greene’s campaign and her commitment to public service. A vision of an Everett where every child receives a quality education, where every adult can find a good-paying job, where every senior can age with dignity, and where every neighborhood is safe, vibrant, and thriving. A vision of an Everett where our working families are the top priority, and where no one is left behind.

“I invite you to join me in making this vision a reality. Let us seize the opportunities before us and face our challenges with courage, compassion, and an unwavering commitment to the hardworking people of Everett. Together, we can build a better Everett – an Everett of inclusion, innovation, and opportunity for all, especially for those who need it most,” said Dr. Greene.

Dr. Janice Greene is a resident of the Northwest Neighborhood of Everett, where she has lived for 35 years. For more information visit www.votegreene.com"

Anyone know what happened with her? Drove by shop and there’s a for rent sign in window. Best. Pies. Ever!

I would even like to hear what any candidate for Mayor thinks about the State potentially passing new payroll/B&O taxes. Especially regarding the potential impact to our local businesses and economy.

https://youtu.be/6Z7rIm1BaSA?si=_GNCPQRSBOJmDJ5k

Anybody know?

Hi all. We're currently selling our home in Everett and a potential buyer is asking about the railroad tie retaining wall in our back yard. At some point, someone told me that it was put in and owned by the city. So though we had been looking at remodeling the brick retaining walls, we were under the impression we couldn't with these walls. My understanding was they run down through everyone's backyards along a hill and that no one really likes them. They're pretty much on the property line between the people above us and our house. But now I don't remember where I got that information from and can't find it online (it would have been a neighbor or one of the contractors we've worked with for me to have trusted the information, but that doesn't mean that it is true). Has anyone ever heard of such a thing? It won't effect the sale of the house, but I'd like to pass on the info to the buyers in case.

Let me start of by saying my fiancé is Japanese and has told me that it’s normal to keep the bones somewhat in tact when cremating a pet, our cat has cancer in his kidneys and unfortunately the treatment does not seem to be going well, and she told me that she is considering euthanasia. I know this is very hard for her and while we have not made an plans to euthanize our poor kitty just yet, I wanted to be proactive and see if anyone knew of place that could accommodate her needs? I have heard rest well pet memorials has a bone preservation process but I went online and learned they are not currently accepting new clients. Thank you in advanced.

Edit: thank you so much everyone for all the suggestions, just wanted to let you know my vet actually told me they can accommodate the request with their cremation service and that they have notated my account that there is a preference in how the cremation is handled!

I’m selling my condo as our family has grown and we need a larger space. Located in downtown Everett, it’s ideal for urban living—with plenty of restaurants, businesses, parks, and a partial water view.

The unit is nice and in a small 12-unit building with a secure entrance, elevator, reserved parking by the front door, guest parking, and a storage unit. The people in the building are very kind and respectful of each other, and the HOA is run cooperatively to keep dues as low as possible.

My realtor is hosting an open house tomorrow from 1–3 pm. Stop by if you’re interested!

https://redf.in/JppyaX

Anyone know of a way to do any real hiking without a car?

I need to get into nature more often or I'm going to lose my mind. Is it feasible in any way to take public transportation and Uber/Lyft to and from a trailhead? Any in particular?

I theoretically could rent a car, but that is not financially viable for me.

Or anyone looking for someone to go hiking with? I know it's a longshot but figured I'd ask - I'm willing to drive (I have a valid license) and pay for gas. I'm a single (divorced) dude in my 40s, I have no problem proving I'm a relatively safe/sane person first of course.

I live in south Everett and it sucks not really knowing anybody AND having no car. Anyone got any ideas? Thanks r/Everett!

I called a couple places and they were charging $25/mini fridge to drop it off.

WATER ‘Rights of nature’ laws take root in the West Thanks to voters in Everett, Washington, the Snohomish River watershed now has legal standing.

Anna V. Smith March 1, 2025

The Snohomish River’s estuary, near Last fall, Everett, Washington, became the first city in the Western United States to pass a ballot measure recognizing the rights of a river’s watershed — that of the Snohomish River, which curves north and east around the city before emptying into Puget Sound. The municipal law protects the river’s “rights to exist, regenerate and flourish” and is designed to be a tool for residents seeking to prevent or repair harm to the river’s watershed.

“These ecosystems have inherent rights. We are just acknowledging them by giving them legal standing in a court of law,” said Abi Ludwig, co-founder of Standing for Washington, a political action committee that supported the initiative.

The law is the latest attempt in two decades of concerted efforts at the tribal, city and international level to codify a different legal relationship between people and their environment — one in which water, wildlife and land are not just resources to be used and abused by humans. In the U.S., several similar “rights of nature” laws have failed legal challenges, and Everett’s law could meet the same fate: In late January, a group of local developers and business owners filed suit against it. But according to Ludwig, the campaign learned from past experience, and the new ordinance is designed to survive. “Even though it’s this emergent strategy,” she added, “I think people are ready to embrace something new, and to try something new.”

In our current legal system, in order to sue over harm to a river or a species, a plaintiff must prove that they have “standing” — that they’ve been personally injured by the decline of that river or species. Rights of nature laws eliminate this requirement by giving legal standing to nonhuman entities. The strategy is relatively new, but the concept of reciprocity between ecosystems and human beings is much older and found in Indigenous knowledge, said Britt Gondolfi, rights of nature project coordinator with the nonprofit network Bioneers and a descendant of the Houma Nation.

“I think people are ready to embrace something new, and to try something new.”

In the U.S., tribal nations including the Yurok Tribe and White Earth Nation have used their sovereignty to adopt resolutions or amend their constitutions to enact rights of nature laws. In 2021, two town councils in Colorado passed non-binding resolutions recognizing the rights of local rivers. Other initiatives have met with more pushback; a ballot measure passed in Toledo, Ohio, that recognized the legal rights of Lake Erie was struck down in 2020 by a federal court, and in 2024, the Utah Legislature preemptively banned similar laws after author Terry Tempest Williams made a public case for the legal personhood of the Great Salt Lake.

In Everett, organizers deliberately restricted the law’s reach to city limits, since the potential for conflicts of jurisdiction doomed Toledo’s attempt to protect Lake Erie. The Snohomish River has long suffered from industrial pollution and agricultural runoff, and Everett residents’ interest in restoring the watershed helped the measure pass with 57% of the vote.

The Tulalip Tribes, whose reservation is just north of Everett, did not endorse the initiative, but Tribal Chairwoman Teri Gobin said in a statement that the tribe looks forward to seeing it translated into action: “We see value in using all tools available in the pursuit of sustainability and co-existence for the people, plants, animals, lands, and waters of our world.”

Under the new law, any Everett resident can bring a case, and any money from successful lawsuits will fund the city’s watershed restoration efforts. “We now think of it as a community stewardship model,” Ludwig said. Despite the opposition, “we have to try,” Gondolfi said. “We have to try every legal argument available to us for the preservation of what little natural world is left, in comparison to what we’ve destroyed.”

3/30: I'll admit I forgot to post the next clean-up site... it's been a crazy week, okay?? 😅

join us this sunday from 9am - 11am in marysville! park near 1217 1st St, Marysville, WA 98270 and look for the big yellow van. widespread litter near the ebey waterfront next to a very active railway. extreme caution will be advised. I know it will be tempting but we will NOT be walking along the train tracks so don't get any ideas

see ya Sunday!

We have friends visiting from turkey and they want to take smoked salmon back with them to share with friends and family. We used to be able to get decorative boxes with shelf stable smoked salmon but I feel like it's only around Christmas time now. I can't find it anywhere. Any suggestions on where I should look?