North Sound Stories

Naval Station is Everett wants everybody to know that more drills will be taking place this upcoming Wednesday, August 22.

The goal is to stuff 1,800 backpacks this year to distribute to our 26 schools in time for the start of the school year. While there are slim volunteer opportunities remaining, there is a great need for supplies, and your help in that area would go very far for a local family.

Catch a day of tail-wagging fun at the 17th Annual Mutt Strut! New tricks are on tap for the expanded 2018 event. Bring your canine family members along and enjoy more of just about everything during longer hours this year — from parking to activities to refreshments.

The local and internationally vetted lineup featuring the Climax Blues Band, Randy Hansen (the premier Jimi Hendrix Tribute artist), RAIL, PALOOKA, Green River Revivalists (CCR Tribute band), The School of Rock Seattle House Band w/special guests Ricky B. Roger & Richard Sabol, The Staxx Brothers, Swamp Doctor, The Folsom's (Johnny Cash tribute), Strum (founder of the 1968 festival's son Steve Noe is in this band), Cowboy Conditions, and Old Evil.

​From the City of Everett: A large part of Larimer Road is going to be closed, likely for two weeks or longer. Suggested detour is linked within.

Everett is the place to be this summer. From south Everett to the waterfront, summer in the city delivers equal opportunity play for all ages with affordable family fun, and art that inspires spontaneous creativity.

Per the DNR, which is the state’s largest fire fighting force, they have responded to 891 fires to date this year, whereas in all of 2017 they responded to 853 total.

“The Boeing Company and its partners in the aerospace and advanced manufacturing industries are hugely important to Everett – and the entire state,” said Franklin. “Boeing is our top employer and offers exciting career paths for our students. I am proud to proclaim July as Aerospace Appreciation Month and thank Boeing employees for all the ways they contribute to our community.”

“Opioid usage is not only a health crisis,” stated Erin Monroe, CEO of Workforce Snohomish. “Opioids have affected the number of people available to fill open positions across our county.”

​For tomorrow, Wednesday July 25th: Don't panic! It's just training down at the Naval Base Everett.