EASC bids farewell to outgoing Board Chair Dr Paul Pitre, announces Robert Knoll as new Board Chair
EVERETT — Economic Alliance Snohomish County (EASC) is announcing that Dr. Paul Pitre is stepping down as EASC Board Chair. Current EASC Board Vice Chair Robert Knoll, from Puget Sound Energy, will serve out the current term as Board Chair and Mark Duffy of Mountain Pacific Bank will fill out the term as EASC Board […]
How Will FIFA Impact Local Business & Tourism? Join the Conversation June 9!
The FIFA World Cup is coming to the Seattle region—and the economic impact will extend far beyond the stadium. Join Economic Alliance Snohomish County (EASC) for From Fans to Foot Traffic: FIFA’s Impact on Tourism and Local Business, part of our Coffee Chats series presented by Welcome Magazine and the Port of Everett, on Tuesday, June 9 from 8:30–9:30 a.m. via […]
Mayor Cassie Franklin to Deliver 2026 State of Everett Address March 5
EVERETT– Everett Mayor Cassie Franklin will deliver the annual State of Everett address on Thursday, March 5 at the Historic Everett Theatre, sharing the city’s accomplishments from the past year and outlining priorities for the year ahead. Hosted by the Greater Everett Chamber of Commerce and presented by FASTSIGNS and The Boeing Company, this year’s […]
New Everett PD Chief Robert Goetz plans to bring a ‘community focused’ approach to law enforcement
EVERETT—Newly appointed Everett Police Chief, Robert Goetz, officially swore in on Wednesday, January 7, optimistic about what 2026 has in store for Everett’s Public Safety sector. Bringing with him 25 years of law enforcement experience, Chief Goetz plans to approach his new position with a “community-oriented” vision. Chief Goetz was appointed to the position by […]
Cassie Franklin begins historic third term as Everett’s first female Mayor
EVERETT—At the Wednesday, Jan. 7, 2026, City Council meeting, the City of Everett swore in multiple elected and appointed leaders, including Cassie Franklin for a new mayoral term, five city councilmembers and Everett’s recently appointed police chief. Mayor Franklin begins her third term after being re-elected by Everett voters in the November 2025 General Election. […]
Mike Fong appointed as Everett’s new Senior Executive Director of Economic Development and Opportunity
EVERETT—The City of Everett announced January 9 that Mike Fong has been appointed as the City’s new senior executive director for economic development and opportunity. He will begin his new role February 9, 2026. “Mike is a thoughtful, community-oriented leader with unmatched experience and a proven track record of advancing opportunity and economic growth,” said […]
Everett to host U.S. Soccer Men’s National Team watch party as they take on Uruguay
EVERETT—The City of Everett, United Soccer League (USL), Snohomish County Sports Commission and Greater Everett Chamber of Commerce are teaming up to host a free, all-ages watch party as the U.S. Soccer Men’s National Team (USMNT) faces Uruguay. The event takes place Tuesday, Nov. 18, 2025, at The Flying Pig (1414 Hewitt Ave, Everett). Doors open at 3:30 p.m., with kickoff […]
County holds ninth annual A night to remember, a time to act for opioid awareness
EVERETT—Approximately 300 people gathered at the Snohomish County Plaza on Thursday, August 28, to remember loved ones, share resources, and spread a message of action and hope during Hope Soldiers’ and Snohomish County’s ninth annual A Night To Remember, A Time To Act. The evening began with a few words from Hope Soldiers’ founder and […]
100 Union Carpenters, Elks, Scouts, and volunteers place flags in honor of Memorial Day
EVERETT—Approximately 100 residents—Union Carpenters of Local 425, Everett Elks Lodge 479, Boy Scouts, Cub Scouts, Mayor Cassie Franklin, and local volunteers—spent Saturday morning at Evergreen Funeral Home and Cemetery placing American flags next to the headstones of fallen service members in honor of Memorial Day. “Thank you so much for giving willingly of your Saturday […]
Public invited to Memorial Day ceremony at Port of Everett
EVERETT—The public is invited to attend a Memorial Day Ceremony to honor the brave men and women who died in war that will be held 11 a.m., Monday, May 26, Pacific Rim Plaza at the Port of Everett, located at 1028 13th Street (Pacific Rim Plaza is located on the south side of Hotel Indigo). The ceremony will include the […]
