EVERETT

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Behind the name

Everett, a city in Washington, was named after the son of Charles Colby, who was part of a group of East Coast capitalists.

During the capitalists deliberations over potential names, Charles' son Everett entered the room, and the city was eventually named in his honor. Interestingly, Everett never resided in the city that bore his name; instead, he lived on the opposite side of the country, in Wisconsin and later New Jersey.

The city of Everett is built upon the ancestral territory and land of the Tulalip Tribes (including the Snohomish people), the Sauk-Suiattle Indian Tribe, and Stillaguamish Tribe of Indians. 

Meet your neighbors

The population of Everett is estimated at 110,812 people in 2021 by the United States Census Bureau. The city is located about 28 miles north of Seattle. It is the largest city in Snohomish County, surpassing Marysville, Lynnwood, and Edmonds. The median age in Everett was 35.9 years at the time of the census in 2020.

Pictured above: View of City of Everett overlooking the Possession Sound

Things you’ll love 

The City of Everett is home to many fun attractions, including Imagine Children's Museum, Schack Art Center, Village Theatre, and Angel of the Winds Arena. Angel of the Winds Arena is home to the Everett Silvertips hockey team, and also has many events like concerts and shows.

The Everett Farmers Market is another thing to love about the city, it runs in the summer starting Mothers Day, and is location at Hewitt and Wetmore Ave in Everett. The City of Everett runs and maintains many parks and events throughout the community. The City of Everett runs many community events throughout the year including an Earth Day Celebration, Daddy Daughter Dance, Youth Fishing Event, 4th of July in Everett, Jetty Island Days, Sorticulture Garden Arts Festival and more!

Pictured above: View of Everett

Transportation

Everett is located along the Interstate 5 (I-5), which connects the city to Vancouver, British Columbia to the north and Seattle to the south.  The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) plans to build a shoulder running lane for peak period use on I-5, as well as a new interchange at State Route 529 south of downtown to alleviate congestion.

Paine Field - Snohomish County Airport is located in Everett offers flights to San Francisco, Las Vegas, Palm Springs, Orange County, San Diego, Phoenix, Tucson, and Anchorage. This small and convenient airport gives a closer option for some common flights, instead of going all the down to SeaTac International Airport.

Public transportation in Everett is provided by Everett Transit and Community Transit. The agency operates all-day local bus service in Everett on about nine routes, connecting different parts of Everett. Community Transit also operates five commuter express routes during peak hours from park and ride facilities in Marysville to the Boeing Everett Factory, Downtown Seattle and the University of Washington campus. The city plans to receive Swift Bus Rapid Transit service from Community Transit by 2028, and has been listed as a candidate for future Sounder commuter rail and Link light rail service.

Pictured above: Everett Transit 

Image from https://seattletransitblog.com/2019/04/18/everett-city-council-opts-for-1-50-low-income-fare/

Schools 

Public schools in Everett are operated by Everett Public Schools. The district has an enrollment of approximately 20,000 students and 2,500 staff members. Including 4 high schools, 5 middle schools, 18 elementary schools, and 6 other programs and schools. The Marysville School District was ranked #15 of 258 as one of the most diverse school districts in Washington.

Everett also has a few private schools in the area including North Christian Academy, Cedar Park Christian School, Northshore Christian Academy and Lighthouse Christian Academy.  

Everett Community College, the north county region's only post-secondary education institution, situated in north Everett. The college moved its cosmetology school to Marysville in 1996, offering classes and accreditation for students as well as public salon services.

Pictured above: Everett Community College

Image from https://www.everettcc.edu/administration/college-services/facilities/sustainability/building-and-energy-usage