Allen Family Philanthropies today announced $5 million in new funding to strengthen and expand access to Creative Youth Development (CYD) programs across Washington State. This signifies the state’s largest, single-investment into community-led, out-of-school-time CYD for youth (ages 13-26). Scfhack Art Center is one of ten organizations, receiving funding to grow their respective CYD programs.…

The City of Everett is launching a new gallery of pre-approved accessory dwelling units (ADU), making it faster, simpler and more affordable for homeowners to add housing on their property. The program is the most recent step in Everett’s broader effort to increase housing choices, expand homeownership opportunities and make Everett the easiest place in […]

BRIDGE Housing, the leading nonprofit affordable housing owner and developer on the West Coast, has acquired a 108-unit apartment community in Everett, Wash., and will convert all of its market-rate homes into long-term affordable housing. The purchase of Latitude Apartments marks BRIDGE’s second acquisition in the Seattle region supported by Amazon’s housing fund and continues […]

Helion, an Everett-based fusion energy company, announced a $465 million Series G investment round to accelerate commercial deployment of fusion, scale manufacturing capacity, and expand the company’s ability to deliver clean electricity to customers. This latest round of funding brings the total invested to date in Helion to $1.5 billion and values the company at […]

On Thursday, May 28th, the Sound Transit Board voted 16-2 to adopt an updated Sound Transit 3 (ST3) system plan that keeps the long-awaited Everett Link light rail extension on schedule while delaying or scaling back several other projects to address a $34.5 billion budget shortfall. This comes as a big relief to the City […]

Yesterday Meta (Facebook) founder and CEO, Mark Zuckerberg cut 1,400 workers in Washington State, the same day his $300 million superyacht passed through Seattle’s Ballard Locks into Lake Union. The state Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) listed: Organization: Meta Platforms, Inc. Expected beginning date of separations: July 22, 2026 Number of affected workers: 1,395 […]

A project is underway to convert the former Walmart on Evergreen Way in Everett into 156 town homes and 92 detached single-family home lots with open space areas. The developer is DR Horton, the largest home builder in the U.S. by volume, known for building affordable to mid-range housing. Located at 11400 Evergreen Way, the […]

With the help of its members and the community, NW Plus Credit Union has donated $10,000 to Dawson Place Child Advocacy Center, an organization dedicated to helping children who have suffered abuse find safety, justice, and healing. The funds were raised during a Youth Month fundraising effort in April. In its second year, NW Plus […]

Novanta Corporation (NASDAQ: NOVT) released a Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) for a closure of their “Seattle” presence in Mukilteo, Washington. Washington State law requires larger companies to file layoff intentions with the Employment Security Department, which leads to notice from the Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) system. Located at 4600 Campus…

For years, the national conversation around education has leaned heavily toward a single path: the four-year college degree. At the same time, many high schools have scaled back shop classes and other hands-on learning opportunities that once introduced students to the skilled trades. While university education remains a strong option for many, it is certainly […]

A recent preapplication meeting request for May 19th puts Everett Mall’s “Hub” vision into question. Maybe Everett can’t have nice things. In 2024, Brixton Capital, the new owners of the Everett Mall, along with the City of Everett, sold us an ambitious vision of a modernized mall as an entertainment destination with tasteful shops and […]

Bank of America, at the corner of Hewitt and Colby, had long been a staple of Downtown Everett. That ended this past week. Down came the signs, and up went the lease listings for the Bank of America tower. Google and Yelp don’t even recognize the closure yet. Nor do the many customers who even […]

The Greater Everett Chamber of Commerce will host a special Lunch & Learn on April 8 focused on Everett’s plans for the 2026 FIFA World Cup Fan Zone, bringing together regional partners to share how the city is preparing for one of the world’s largest sporting events. Titled “Game On Everett: Everett’s Game Plan for the FIFA […]

The overnight, record-setting 24-hour debate ends. The Washington State House of Representatives officially passed a controversial income tax bill (SB 6346) Tuesday dubbed the “millionaire’s tax” 52 to 46. The proposed bill imposes a 9.9% tax on high-income earners, earning more than $1 million annually, applying only to earnings above that threshold. Amendments that would […]

This year’s Everett State of the City event was held in the newly restored Everett Historical Theatre. It was well-attended and included a large audience of business leaders, politicians, and city workers. Introducing Mayor Cassie Franklin was Seahawks Super Bowl Champion Abe Lucas, who was born and raised in Everett, as we highlighted in our […]

Tapped Public House is now open at the Port of Everett’s Waterfront Place. They officially opened their doors on March 2nd, 2026, with a ribbon cutting attended by more than 100 people. The family-friendly restaurant features panoramic views of the Olympic Mountains and Port of Everett Marina, along with the largest, open-air rooftop deck on […]

Washington State Senate Bill 6346, dubbed the “Millionaire’s Tax,” would be the first personal income tax imposed on Washington State citizens. The Senate passed SB 6356 legislation today, which now moves to the Washington State House of Representatives. The new legislation would establish a new 9.9% state income tax on personal income above $1 million […]

At the Pacific Northwest Aerospace Association’s Advance 2026 conference yesterday, Boeing’s GM, Katie Ringgold, announced it will open a fourth 737 MAX production line in Everett this summer. “We’re going to start the North Line before we need it,” Ringgold said. “You should always start a big project before you need the output of that project.” […]