Franklin and Zarlingo address Fred Meyer store closures
EVERETT—Kroger, the parent company of Fred Meyer, has announced the permanent closures of its store located in Everett’s Casino Corner and another in Kent’s East Hill neighborhood, citing a “rise in theft and a challenging regulatory environment.” The closures, scheduled for October 17 and 18, of this year, will affect approximately 360 employees and raise […]
Inslee visits key fusion energy companies in Everett to witness “world changing” endeavors
EVERETT—Governor Jay Inslee paid back-to-back visits to two key fusion energy startups on Tuesday, July 9—Helion Energy and Zap Energy both located in Everett—to see first firsthand how recently passed Substitute House Bill 1942 will pave the way for how Snohomish County, and the world at large, approaches its clean energy problem. “When you have something […]
Port of Everett awards $15.2 million contract for new wave of retail/restaurant spaces at Waterfront Place
EVERETT—On Tuesday, June 18, the Port of Everett Commission awarded a $15.2 million contract to Faber Construction to build out the next phase of retail/restaurant buildings at the Port of Everett’s Waterfront Place. The Lynden-based contractor is set to break ground early next month on two new multi-tenant buildings at parcels A6 and A12 along […]
Port of Everett seeking bids for new wave of retail/restaurant spaces at Waterfront Place
EVERETT—The Port of Everett announced the release of a Request for Bids to construct the next two retail buildings at Fisherman’s Harbor in Waterfront Place. The construction opportunity is focused on new parcel development of two new multi-tenant retail buildings totaling 21,000+ square feet at parcels A6 and A12 and a new 78-stall parking lot […]
County approves ballot measure to expand Port of Everett boundary
EVERETT—On March 12, 2024, the Snohomish County Council unanimously approved a motion to place the petition by the Port of Everett for boundary enlargement on the August 2024 primary ballot. Council action follows a historic first by the Port of Everett Commission, which on December 19, 2023, unanimously passed Resolution No. 1220 directing Port staff […]
The Port has big plans for the Everett Waterfront, here’s what to expect in the coming years
EVERETT—The Port of Everett has big plans for the Everett Waterfront over the next ten years, or so, which, upon completion, will include residential housing, hotels, a restaurant row, fresh fish market, amphitheater performance venue, parking, and an entertainment district. The development project includes a new 1.5 million square foot mixed-use development located on 65 […]
