Memorial Day Ceremony and July 4th parade returns to 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 27, 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). […]
Port of Everett inks new lease with Fincantieri Marine Repair for US Navy Support
EVERETT—Fincantieri Marine Repair (FMR), a subsidiary of one of the world’s largest shipbuilding companies, is expanding its presence to the Port of Everett this spring, marking its first location in Washington state to support U.S. Navy assets. On March 12, the Port of Everett Commission unanimously approved a new one-year lease to establish an FMR […]
Mayor Franklin highlights new bold investments and revitalization projects in annual Everett address
EVERETT—Everett Mayor Cassie Franklin delivered her 2024 State of the City address on Thursday, March 21, to a record audience of approximately 400 at Everett Mall—the first time the state of the city has been delivered in South Everett. The City in partnership with the Economic Alliance Snohomish County, chose Everett Mall to showcase its […]
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 […]
Everett Mayor Cassie Franklin set to deliver state of the city March 21
Everett, Wash., March 12, 2024—Everett Mayor Cassie Franklin will deliver her annual State of the City address next Thursday, March 21, at the at the Everett Mall located at 1402 SE Everett Mall Way. Franklin’s address will be the centerpiece at the 2024 State of the City event, where she will highlight ongoing initiatives and […]
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 […]
Port of Everett presents expansion to County Council for ballot approval
EVERETT—Port of Everett CEO & Executive Director Lisa Lefeber gave a presentation on expanding its boundaries to the Snohomish County Council during their legislative session on January 24. The Council is expected to vote on moving the ballot measure forward in mid-February. The port’s decision is influenced by public outreach conducted in 2018 and 2019. […]
Public invited to Economic Alliance’s Transportation Update coffee chat
EVERETT—Economic Alliance Snohomish County (EASC) announces the upcoming virtual event, Coffee Chats: Snohomish County Transportation Update on February 6. Community members are invited to join for a comprehensive update on transportation projects, focused on highlighting Sound Transit’s progress on the Lynnwood Link Extension. The event, moderated by Wendy Poischbeg, Interim President & CEO of EASC, […]
Inslee visits Port of Everett, discusses electrifying WA’s maritime industry
EVERETT—Washington State Governor Jay Inslee visited the Port of Everett’s Pier 3, Wednesday, January 17, where officials are electrifying key infrastructure to reduce carbon pollution and improve overall air quality at the working waterfront. The port recently received a $5 million investment from the Climate Commitment Act funds to electrify its Pier 3 to serve […]
Voters may decide in August to allow Port of Everett boundary expansion
EVERETT—In a historic action, the Port of Everett Commission on Tuesday unanimously passed Resolution No. 1220, directing Port staff to submit a proposition to expand the existing boundary of the Port District to the Snohomish County Council for voter consideration. This is the first resolution of its kind in 205 years since the citizens voted to […]
