Discover the people, places, and stories that connect the Everett, WA community. Together we thrive. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/ https://www.everettcommunity.org/lib/img/favicon.svg https://www.everettcommunity.org/ 2026-09-09T17:00:00-08:00 https://everettcommunity.org/news/2026/09/supreme-court-ballots/ 2026-09-15T17:00:00-08:00

A majority decision blocks USPS ballot changes for November's election, but the executive order behind it is still in force.

Ethan Grant Ethan Grant https://everettcommunity.org/news/2026/09/parental-rights-danger/ 2026-09-09T17:00:00-08:00

Let's Go Washington says IL26-001 will stop schools from keeping secrets from parents. But it opens the door for abusive parents to access anything a student shared with a trusted adult, and directly impacts queer youth.

Ethan Grant Ethan Grant https://everettcommunity.org/news/2026/09/seven-years-old/ 2026-09-08T17:00:00-08:00

A personal essay on what it costs a child when hatred is allowed to become policy - and the adults who made it happen.

Ethan Grant Ethan Grant https://everettcommunity.org/news/2026/08/voting-prepare-now/ 2026-08-27T17:00:00-08:00

Washington State has operated mail-in voting for over a decade. The entire system is now at risk of disruption or collapse.

Ethan Grant Ethan Grant https://everettcommunity.org/news/2026/08/primary-turnout-numbers/ 2026-08-24T17:00:00-08:00

Just over a quarter of adults in Snohomish County voted in the August 4 primary election. We analyzed county records to understand why.

Ethan Grant Ethan Grant https://everettcommunity.org/news/2026/08/fresh-paint-summer/ 2026-08-17T17:00:00-08:00

The Downtown Everett Association says the overlap between the events benefits local businesses. The evidence is thinner than the pitch.

Ethan Grant Ethan Grant https://everettcommunity.org/news/2026/08/climate-change-everett/ 2026-08-06T17:00:00-08:00

Longer fire seasons, hotter summers, wetter winters, health risks, and economic impacts: the next 25 years, by the numbers.

Ethan Grant Firesmoke https://everettcommunity.org/news/2026/07/annie-fitzgerald-primary/ 2026-07-27T17:00:00-08:00

Two years ago, Annie Fitzgerald built a campaign out of nothing and challenged sitting incumbent Julio Cortes. Now she's back, exposing the gap between his record and his rhetoric.

Ethan Grant Ethan Grant https://everettcommunity.org/news/2026/07/tomas-scheel-primary/ 2026-07-23T17:00:00-08:00

A new candidate is running on a bold platform: no corporate money, accountability to the people, standing firm on rights, and affordability front and center.

Ethan Grant Ethan Grant https://everettcommunity.org/news/2026/07/sno-isle-ballot/ 2026-07-21T17:00:00-08:00

The city runs its own library system. A county levy on the August ballot shows what joining Sno-Isle would actually cost.

Ethan Grant Ethan Grant https://everettcommunity.org/news/2026/07/cost-living-crisis/ 2026-07-15T17:00:00-08:00

Everett drivers are watching the price of gas. But the prices that matter don't have a brightly lit gas station sign, and they're only going up.

Ethan Grant Ethan Grant https://everettcommunity.org/news/2026/07/garfield-park-playground/ 2026-07-10T17:00:00-08:00

A $940,000 renovation replaces 19-year-old equipment and, for the first time, adds a new play area for ages 1 to 4. No official ribbon-cutting date has been announced.

Ethan Grant Ethan Grant https://everettcommunity.org/news/2026/07/housing-units-small/ 2026-07-01T17:00:00-08:00

The city's 2025 comprehensive plan commits Everett to making room for about 36,500 new housing units by 2044, to absorb roughly 65,000 new residents.

Ethan Grant Ethan Grant https://everettcommunity.org/news/2026/06/athlete-ballot-initiative/ 2026-06-24T17:00:00-08:00

Washington has roughly ten transgender girls in high school sports. This ballot initiative would require a doctor to verify the biological sex of every girl who wants to play.

Ethan Grant Ethan Grant https://everettcommunity.org/news/2026/06/fractured-democracy-editorial/ 2026-06-16T17:00:00-08:00

That is what a fractured democracy looks like. A country falling apart, where the rules that govern our lives increasingly depend on which side of a state line you happen to be standing on.

Unsigned Author Ethan Grant https://everettcommunity.org/news/2026/06/behind-world-cup/ 2026-06-10T17:00:00-08:00

The centerpiece of Everett's World Cup Waterfront Watch Party? A stack of LED panels that had just come off a truck, sitting in wheeled crates behind The Muse.

Ethan Grant Ethan Grant https://everettcommunity.org/news/2026/06/emerald-city-news/ 2026-06-09T17:00:00-08:00

Everett Community is where you come for the story. Emerald City News is where you find the headlines between them.

Ethan Grant Ethan Grant https://www.everettcommunity.org/news/2026/06/schack-garden-party/ 2026-06-04T17:00:00-08:00

This evening, the Schack Art Center opened its doors for the artist reception and garden party celebrating Present Tense, the institution's 24th annual juried exhibition.

Ethan Grant Ethan Grant https://everettcommunity.org/news/2026/06/welcome-magazine-vision/ 2026-06-01T17:00:00-08:00

Welcome Magazine covers the deep-water Port of Everett alongside profiles of Indigenous cultural traditions, restoration ecology, waterfront dining, and local artists.

Ethan Grant Ethan Grant https://everettcommunity.org/news/2026/05/pickleball-forest-park/ 2026-05-25T17:00:00-08:00

When finished, Forest Park will have a new paved court with four regulation pickleball courts, drinking fountains, benches, and cornhole and horseshoe pits.

Ethan Grant Ethan Grant https://everettcommunity.org/news/2026/05/everett-charging-hub/ 2026-05-11T17:00:00-08:00

Everett has quietly become home to two of IONNA's high-speed electric vehicle charging stations offering up to 400 kilowatts of power.

Ethan Grant Ethan Grant https://everettcommunity.org/news/2026/05/ems-levy-ballot/ 2026-05-04T17:00:00-08:00

Everett voters will soon decide whether to raise the property tax rate that funds the city's emergency medical services.

Ethan Grant Ethan Grant https://everettcommunity.org/news/2026/04/evan-reed-stadium/ 2026-04-27T17:00:00-08:00

His recent comments on the proposed downtown AquaSox stadium are worth listening to carefully. What Reed is asking for, more than anything, is informed civic engagement.

Ethan Grant Ethan Grant https://everettcommunity.org/news/2026/04/dance-school-sparks/ 2026-04-19T17:00:00-08:00

The Dance School hosted Sparks, their first fundraiser since 2019 and a celebration of artistry, community, and creative expression.

Ethan Grant Ethan Grant https://everettcommunity.org/news/2026/04/evangelical-mailing-neighbors/ 2026-04-09T17:00:00-08:00

Earlier this year, Nick paid over $1,300 out of his own pocket to send a flyer to 5,000 Everett mailboxes.

Ethan Grant Ethan Grant https://everettcommunity.org/news/2026/04/prepare-wildfire-forecast/ 2026-04-08T17:00:00-08:00

The National Interagency Coordination Center recently released its outlook for the next 4 months, and the forecast for July is sobering.

Ethan Grant Unsplash https://everettcommunity.org/news/2026/04/residents-weigh-in/ 2026-04-07T17:00:00-08:00

In times of uncertainty, there's something powerful about simply asking your neighbors how they're doing, and listening.

Ethan Grant Unsplash https://everettcommunity.org/news/2026/04/davi-everett-ucc/ 2026-04-03T17:00:00-08:00

Reverend Davi Weasley (they/them) serves as the full-time pastor of Everett United Church of Christ, a congregation with deep roots and a generous spirit.

Ethan Grant Ethan Grant https://everettcommunity.org/news/2026/03/no-kings-protest/ 2026-03-28T17:00:00-08:00

Thousands of demonstrators gathered Saturday in Everett, spilling onto the sidewalks of Broadway, for a 'No Kings' protest.

Ethan Grant Ethan Grant https://everettcommunity.org/news/2026/03/u-neek-next-chapter/ 2026-03-24T17:00:00-08:00

Johanna and Erik are deliberate about the atmosphere they've created. U-Neek is welcoming, relaxed, and genuinely family-friendly.

Ethan Grant Ethan Grant https://everettcommunity.org/news/2026/03/everett-high-showdown/ 2026-03-18T17:00:00-08:00

Everett community members gathered for the second installment of the Big Give Showdown, a benefit event hosted by the Everett Public Schools Foundation.

Ethan Grant Ethan Grant https://everettcommunity.org/news/2026/03/recycle-batteries-everett/ 2026-03-09T17:00:00-08:00

Here's where you can drop off single-use, rechargeable, and high-energy batteries for safe recycling in Everett.

Ethan Grant Unsplash https://everettcommunity.org/news/2026/03/tapped-everett-opens/ 2026-03-03T17:00:00-08:00

Tapped Public House held its ribbon cutting ceremony as the Port of Everett welcomed its newest dining destination.

Ethan Grant Ethan Grant https://everettcommunity.org/news/2026/03/charm-strange-club/ 2026-03-02T17:05:00-08:00

Charm & Strange offers Everett's queer community a genuinely safe and affirming environment where they can find safety and joy in being themselves.

Ethan Grant Ethan Grant https://everettcommunity.org/news/2026/03/meet-neighbor-jeannine/ 2026-03-02T17:00:00-08:00

This story is part of our series on meeting your Everett neighbors. Do you know someone who should be featured? Reach out and let us know.

Ethan Grant Ethan Grant https://everettcommunity.org/news/2026/02/that-chicken-place/ 2026-02-26T17:00:00-08:00

After nearly three years under the ownership of Alfonso Bustos Camarena, 'That' Chicken Place at 1907 Hewitt Ave is entering its most ambitious chapter yet.

Ethan Grant Ethan Grant https://everettcommunity.org/news/2026/02/kathleen-burgler-divorce/ 2026-02-24T17:00:00-08:00

When Kathleen Burgler's marriage ended, it was devastating. But in her role as a divorce coach, she sees an opportunity to build something new.

Ethan Grant Ethan Grant https://everettcommunity.org/news/2026/02/alexander-printing-co/ 2026-02-11T17:00:00-08:00

Brett Wynne runs the same business his father purchased in 1978, a company with roots stretching back to 1886.

Ethan Grant Ethan Grant https://everettcommunity.org/news/2026/02/sno-isle-roundup/ 2026-02-09T17:00:00-08:00

When you shop at Sno-Isle Food Co-Op on Grand Avenue in Everett this February, the spare change from your grocery run could make a life-changing difference.

Ethan Grant Ethan Grant https://everettcommunity.org/news/2026/02/business-guide-world-cup/ 2026-02-03T17:00:00-08:00

The 2026 FIFA World Cup is coming to the Pacific Northwest, and Everett businesses have a unique opportunity to welcome soccer fans from around the globe.

Ethan Grant Ethan Grant https://everettcommunity.org/news/2026/01/artisans-studio-space/ 2026-01-30T17:00:00-08:00

Everett's beloved Artisans Books & Coffee unveiled an exciting new addition: a dedicated studio space for local artists and makers.

Ethan Grant Ethan Grant https://everettcommunity.org/news/2026/01/mobile-auto-mechanic/ 2026-01-21T17:00:00-08:00

Trisha Cook has turned a childhood spent tinkering in the garage into Equality Auto, a mobile repair service.

Ethan Grant Ethan Grant https://everettcommunity.org/news/2026/01/marquee-ev-chargers/ 2026-01-20T17:00:00-08:00

Skotdal Real Estate is taking a significant step toward sustainable living with the installation of 30 new Level-2 electric vehicle charging stations.

Ethan Grant Ethan Grant https://everettcommunity.org/news/2026/01/engage-everett-celebration/ 2026-01-14T17:00:00-08:00

Dozens of people gathered in Everett this evening to celebrate the 11th anniversary of Engage Everett.

Ethan Grant Ethan Grant https://everettcommunity.org/news/2026/01/advocate-universal-healthcare/ 2026-01-12T17:00:00-08:00

Ethan Grant, Founder and CEO of Everett-based Aventacor Tech Support, has penned a compelling op-ed calling for universal healthcare in Washington State.

Ethan Grant Ethan Grant https://everettcommunity.org/news/2026/01/everett-animal-shelter/ 2026-01-10T17:00:00-08:00

On Saturday, the shelter welcomed the community to their 'New Year, New Beginnings' event, a special open house.

Ethan Grant Ethan Grant https://everettcommunity.org/news/2026/01/photos-everett-inauguration/ 2026-01-08T17:00:00-08:00

Last night was the official inauguration of key city leaders, including Mayor Cassie Franklin, Council Vice President Ben Zarlingo, Councilmember District 4 Luis Burbano ...

Ethan Grant Ethan Grant https://everettcommunity.org/news/2026/01/good-wolf-donation/ 2026-01-07T17:00:00-08:00

The Good Wolf Barber Co. made a sizeable donation today, handing over an impressive haul of shelf-stable food to the Everett Recovery Cafe.

Ethan Grant Ethan Grant https://everettcommunity.org/news/2026/01/behind-scenes-luca/ 2026-01-05T17:00:00-08:00

Founder and Owner Bepi Gjoni runs Luca the same way he ran his first business back in Florence, Italy - with hard work, kindness, and trust.

Ethan Grant Ethan Grant https://everettcommunity.org/news/2025/12/net-shed-port-everett/ 2025-12-16T17:00:00-08:00

The Net Shed, a new fish and chips restaurant with a year-round fish market, has officially opened in the Port of Everett after a soft launch earlier this month.

Ethan Grant Ethan Grant https://everettcommunity.org/news/2025/12/recovery-cafe-interview/ 2025-12-16T17:00:00-08:00

Running the Everett Recovery Café isn't what Kyle Roscoe ever imagined. We recently sat down with Kyle to learn more.

Ethan Grant Ethan Grant https://everettcommunity.org/news/2025/12/cocoon-house-fundraiser/ 2025-12-10T17:00:00-08:00

The latest Cocoon House fundraiser had an unusual focus. 'This event is designed to engage the local community' declared Joe Alonso, CEO.

Ethan Grant Ethan Grant https://everettcommunity.org/news/2025/12/rustic-cork-ribbon-cutting/ 2025-12-02T17:00:00-08:00

After four years of planning, and only six weeks to build out the space, Rustic Cork opened their newest location at the Port of Everett.

Ethan Grant Ethan Grant https://everettcommunity.org/news/2025/11/skyline-ribbon-cutting/ 2025-11-19T17:00:00-08:00

With huge applause from the crowd, owner Shane Roehl cut the ribbon to officially open the new Skyline Insurance Group office at 2820 Oakes Ave in Everett, WA.

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