EVERETT, JAN. 2: 2024 has come and gone and as we prepare for 2025 let’s look back at the top/most viewed Everett stories on The Everett Post from the past year.
5. ‘I’ve lived a remarkable life. I’m not afraid’~ 26,601 views
This article is about the remarkable life of Charlye Parker, who passed away in June after being in radio for more than 50 years. She was the weekend morning host for our local radio station, Classic Country KXA here in Everett.
After her last day on air, she passed away at 80 years old. FOX 13 Seattle covered her last day on air.
4. Road Rage Shuts Down I-5 ~ 39,389 views
On May 16, Northbound I-5 was in standstill traffic after a road rage incident near milepost 197. Between Everett and Marysville, I-5 was closed for several hours while detectives investigated the scene.
This story was all over the media and was one of a few incidents of road rage in Snohomish County in 2024.
3. Trader Joe’s Grand Opening: Some Room to Stretch! ~ 57,324 views
Due to data loss, this article is no longer on our website. This piece covered the grand opening of the Trader Joe’s at the Everett Mall in March 2024.
The relocation of the chain’s former store in Everett was highly anticipated. The new location offered more parking and was expected to bring more traction to the Everett Mall.
2. Everett brewery closes doors after a decade~67,819 views
On Aug. 29, Crucible Brewing in Everett posted across its social media platforms announcing their intent to close at the end of 2024.
The brewery announced that Erik Andersen and his wife Johanna Watson-Anderson, would be taking over. The two were regulars of Crucible.
They plan to have a grand opening in mid-January according to The Daily Herald.
1. La Niña Returns- What does it mean for The North Sound~89,144 views
Our meteorologist Ted Buehner wrote about the weather outlook for the 2024 winter season, with the return of La Niña. He predicted cooler-than-average temperatures and above normal precipitation for December through February.
You can read more about La Niña and the forecasted weather below.
What is coming in 2025?
This year former Everett council member Scott Murphy and business leader Janice Greene will run against Cassie Franklin for Mayor. Elections will be in November.
The city will begin to see the impacts of the reduced budget for 2025. To address a $12.6 million general fund deficit, 55 general fund positions will be impacted. We have already seen impacts on the park ranger program which has been eliminated, and reduction in service hours to the Everett Public Library.
The minimum wage in Everett will increase to $20.24 per hour and will go into effect July 1, 2025.
The Everett City Council will continue to discuss the Outdoor Multipurpose Facility, which will become the new home for the Everett AquaSox. The council recently voted to approve the downtown site for the new facility. In 2025 they will discuss design options and continue conversations regarding the project.
The Everett Chamber of Commerce will begin its first year of operation in 2025. Led by former Economic Alliance of Snohomish County Interim President and CEO Wendy Poischbeg, the chamber aims to focus on hyperlocal businesses in the Everett area.
Message from the editor:
For some of our readers, they discovered The Everett Post in 2024. For long time supporters though, they have been following for more than a decade. As the editor of the Post since March 2024, I have seen how much we have grown in just one year, with more than a million people visiting our website.
As we look to 2025, we are excited to continue to grow and be a reliable and trustworthy source of news for Everett residents. Thank you to everyone who has contributed to help The Everett Post be where we are today, from those who have been interviewed, who sent us news tips, and even to those who follow us on social media. As a small local business, with roughly 12 people on staff, we see every token of support.
As the editor of the Post, I aim to continue to cover Everett City Council, Public Safety, Small businesses, Events and more. We may not be able to cover it all, but we hope to produce stories of quality and interest. We are grateful for your continued support!
Cheers,
Mikayla
