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The Everett Animal Shelter has received a $50,000 grant from Petco Love to enhance its efforts in saving local pets. This investment is part of a broader initiative by Petco Love, which has committed over $15 million in funding to animal welfare organizations nationwide. The grant aims to improve the shelter's capacity to care for and reunite lost pets with their families.
A Memorial Day Ceremony honoring fallen American soldiers occurs Monday, May 27, at 11 am at the Port of Everett. The event features remarks from local officials, including Everett Mayor Cassie Franklin and Capt. Stacy Wuthier of Naval Station Everett. This ceremony will become an annual event, celebrating the sacrifices made by military personnel.
Cassie Franklin plans to seek re-election as mayor of Everett, WA, in 2025. She has already raised over $34,000 for her campaign and updated her social media and website to reflect the upcoming election. Franklin, who became the city's first elected female mayor in 2018, previously served on the city council.
Janice Greene, a prominent business leader and civil rights advocate, announced her candidacy for Mayor of Everett in the 2025 election. She will challenge incumbent Mayor Cassie Franklin and aims to foster community engagement while addressing economic and social issues. Greene emphasizes her intention to build a more inclusive and equitable Everett.
Scott Murphy announced his candidacy for Mayor of Everett in 2025, emphasizing public safety and financial accountability as key issues. Murphy, a former city councilmember, criticized the current administration's handling of homelessness and crime. He aims to restore Everett's former standing and address the city's worsening budget deficit.
An arrest has been made in the cold case homicide of Judith “Judy” Weaver, who was murdered in 1984 in Everett, WA. Mitchell Gaff, identified through new DNA evidence, has been charged with first-degree murder. The victim's family expressed gratitude for the efforts of law enforcement and forensic scientists in bringing closure to the case.
The Everett City Council has approved a resolution to place a property tax levy lid lift on the August 2024 ballot, aimed at funding essential public services including safety, parks, and libraries. Mayor Cassie Franklin emphasized the importance of this measure for sustaining quality of life in Everett. If passed, the measure would result in an estimated increase of $28 per month for average homeowners.
Everett City Council has approved a resolution for Proposition 1, a property tax levy lid lift measure set for the August 2024 ballot, aimed at funding essential public services and public safety. The proposed increase, estimated at less than $30 per month for the average homeowner, is crucial for addressing the city's ongoing budget deficit and enhancing community services.
Automated speed enforcement measures at Horizon Elementary in Everett, Washington, will begin issuing citations on May 6, following a successful education and warning period. The initiative, part of Everett's Vision Zero strategy, aims to enhance traffic safety and reduce speeding in school zones, with proceeds from violations directed toward safety projects.
The City of Everett will implement automated speed enforcement in the school zone of Horizon Elementary starting May 6, 2024, following a successful awareness campaign. The initiative aims to enhance traffic safety, especially in school zones, in accordance with the city's Vision Zero strategy to eliminate traffic fatalities. Proceeds from the enforcement will fund various traffic safety projects.