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Authorities reported the discovery of a dead body in an alley in downtown Everett, believed to be missing 71-year-old Daniel Lytton. Lytton, last seen on November 5th, was a local landlord, and his car was found parked nearby. Police have launched an investigation into the potential homicide.
Everett's annual Wintertide celebration kicks off on November 28, 2025, featuring a free tree lighting and family-friendly activities downtown. The festival includes over 40 events, such as Santa photos, a Cookie Crawl, and holiday lights. Mayor Cassie Franklin highlights the community spirit and the affordability of the festivities.
The City of Everett will host a free watch party for the U.S. Soccer Men’s National Team's match against Uruguay on November 18, 2025, at The Flying Pig. Attendees can support a local food drive for Volunteers of America Western Washington and receive a complimentary beverage for their donations. This event highlights Everett's efforts to promote soccer and its growing reputation as a regional sports hub.
The City of Everett will host a free watch party for the U.S. Soccer Men’s National Team's match against Uruguay on November 18, 2025. Attendees are encouraged to bring nonperishable food donations for Volunteers of America Western Washington and will receive a complimentary beverage. The event aims to promote soccer in Everett as the city prepares for the FIFA World Cup 26™.
Cassie Franklin won reelection as Everett Mayor, securing her third term with a lead of nearly 10%, or 2,300 votes, from over 21,000 counted ballots. Franklin attributes her victory to a positive campaign and strong community support, emphasizing her administration's achievements and future initiatives.
A lawsuit filed by a dozen formerly incarcerated minors alleges systemic sexual abuse at Snohomish County's Denney Youth Center and Denney Juvenile Justice Center. The suit claims that the county and unnamed individuals violated the constitutional rights of vulnerable youths, with survivors as young as 10 years old.
Deputies in Snohomish County are investigating a Halloween hit-and-run incident where a 47-year-old man, Chris Bender, suffered serious injuries after being struck by a Ford F-150. The truck, reportedly occupied by multiple masked individuals, fled the scene after stealing candy from local porches. Authorities seek public assistance in identifying the suspects and the vehicle involved.
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers commenced maintenance dredging of Everett Harbor and Snohomish River on November 4, 2025, aiming to clear 190,000 cubic yards of sediment by February 14, 2026. The operations will take place 24/7, with environmental measures in place to protect local salmon species. Boaters are advised to exercise caution in the area during this period.
The City of Everett invites applications for 2026 lodging tax grants, with $200,000 allocated to support tourism-enhancing projects. Public agencies and nonprofits can apply by December 15, 2025, for funding aimed at operational costs of tourism-generating events.
Snohomish County's voter turnout increased to 34.8% following the release of an additional 54,800 ballots. Cassie Franklin won the Everett mayoral race with 53.4% of the votes, while the Everett School District No. 2 Director-at-Large Position 1 remains too close to call with only a 30-vote difference.