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Dick's Drive-In will open its 10th location in South Everett on June 12, marking the chain's northernmost outlet. SharinaBean's coffee shop is fundraising $10,000 after losing its lease, while the Imagine Children's Museum has reinstated a $250,000 federal grant for its outreach program.
County Executive Dave Somers ordered an expansion of Paine Field’s terminal to accommodate increasing airline demand, projecting up to 4 million passengers annually by 2040. The plan includes adding four airline gates, more TSA screening spots, and additional parking. Frontier Airlines will initiate service at the terminal on June 2.
Snohomish County is advancing the Everett New Start Center, an emergency housing facility for the homeless, located at the former Days Inn. With a budget of approximately $37 million, the center aims to provide essential services and is expected to open in November 2025.
Everett launched a community survey to support its bid for certification as a Washington State Creative District. The survey invites feedback on the city's strengths and challenges, with a focus on downtown as the proposed district area. Mayor Cassie Franklin emphasized creativity's role in Everett's identity and economic growth.
A new pet event titled "Meeting a New Friend" will take place on May 27, 2025, in the Scottish Highlands. Attendees can expect to connect with local animals and fellow pet enthusiasts. The event aims to foster community and promote animal welfare.
Snohomish County officials announced an executive event scheduled for May 22, 2025, at 3:00 PM local time in Everett, Washington. The event will address key hires and personnel changes within the business and finance sectors. This press release emphasizes the county's commitment to enhancing its workforce.
Snohomish County Public Works announced its 2024 Annual Bridge Report, detailing upcoming bridge projects and a new rating system. The report reveals that only eight of the 210 maintained bridges have a poor rating, with plans for replacements and repairs scheduled through 2029.
Everett Community College plans to close its Early Learning Center on June 30, leading to layoffs for about 50 staff members. The center, which serves children aged infants to 5 years, faces a projected $300,000 deficit for the 2025-26 fiscal year, prompting community protests and a rally scheduled for June 25.
More than 40 members of Snohomish’s VFW Post 921 and volunteers from Home Depot cleaned up the Machias Community Cemetery on May 15, placing 160 flags on veteran graves. Last month, VFW Post 921 assumed responsibility for the cemetery, which had been managed by local volunteers for 40 years.
Residents of the Casino Road community in Everett fear displacement due to a new light rail station and rising rents. City planners are working on a zoning plan that includes affordable housing mandates to protect the existing community. A decision on the zoning plan is expected at the City Council meeting on June 18.