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First and foremost, hello from the witches on the water. Last night was absolutely insane; for the third year of the event, I swear last night tripled the combined numbers from years 1 and 2. Also, if anyone has photos of the witches on the water and would like to email them to everettwitchpaddle@gmail.com, dm me or post them here, please do. We would love to see your photos as I don’t think any of us took many photos.

I know the event is less than 24 hours over but I’m always learning new lessons and trying to incorporate them into the event so it runs smoother. This was my 3rd time running an event and I’m constantly trying to make it better and incorporate new ideas.

1) working with the port for more assigned parking. Luckily last night 90% of the witches had great parking but we had a few late arrivals who I know had to put in a little further down.

2) keeping the online signup and providing the code for the port’s website so people have easier access to signup.

3) having a co-organizer next year, I have a chaotic schedule and had over 100 emails this year regarding the event which I often answered late at night or on weekends so I know my communication was lacking at times.

4) adding a camera to my board/costume or hiring a photographer.

If you have any additional suggestions, I’d love to hear them. The only thing I can’t do is move the event from a Friday to a Saturday or the time as we don’t want people on the water once it gets dark for safety reasons.

Again, thank you all for coming out, watching Everett grow and seeing the community support is absolutely amazing. These events wouldn’t happen without the community and you all continue to show up and show out.

Does anybody in the Everett area remember this place, it used to be a mechanic shop, owners name was Joe. A very good mechanic , well he moved to a new shop about 8 years ago and I’m trying to find his new shop, so I can gets some work done on my car. If you can help that would be great.

Just looking for a good haunted house I'll be up there Sunday night. Any suggestions would be helpful

I have 2 couches in great condition I'd like to donate. I can seek out places (women's shelters, faith based outreach, etc) on my own individually. What I'm asking for here is, does anyone know of a place that has an immediate need? Someplace that you've heard through friends or volunteers that has said 'it'd be awesome if we had a couple couches. ' I can deliver them, just trying to save the time of cold calling places. Thanks!

Hello, I made complaints at works about racism and sexism and now I’m being placed on administrative leave. Looking for pro bono lawyer to attend HR meeting with me along with my union representative.

Well just the coffee!

I put this at the tail end of an unrelated thread, I deleted that and am doing a separate thread. My wife and I will be in Everett for the fourth time from the Southeast next week to visit relatives and I got a dinner reservation at 16Eleven. However, I have noticed that their ratings on Yelp, etc., seem to have been slipping lately.

Is this still a good place to eat? Our “nice dinner” last time was at Anthony’s next to our hotel, Inn at Port Gardner, and it was excellent. We just were looking to try something else.

The main place we want to go is Net Shed but I don’t think it’s a nice sit-down dinner spot.

Fisherman Jack’s I know is near the hotel but my wife is doing Weight Watchers and dim sum has a lot of carbs LOL, basically looking for a nice date night place where she can get some grilled fish or chicken, I generally can find anything anywhere.

Hello from the Southeast again, returning to this sub 5 days ahead of my wife’s and my fourth trip to Everett to visit relatives. We know it’s not prime tourist season but we are going for our granddaughter’s birthday and all the weather models show that it should be decent while we’re there.

Y’all have given me good advice on hotels (we are staying at the Inn at Port Gardner again) and dining (got reservations at 16 Eleven), got kind of an off the wall question this time.

We are staying eight days and seven nights this time, we’re going to be there a while. Of course if our lottery ticket kicks in LOL we may stay permanently, we’ve grown to love the area and the people (who are legitimately warm and not phonily warm like so many are in this part of the country) so much.

We’re going to weigh our luggage before we get to the airport to make sure we aren’t overloaded, but if it appears that we’re going to have an issue packing sufficient clothing for that long a trip, we’re certainly not above washing and drying a load of clothes while there to get us through.

Unfortunately, laundry facilities are not one of the amenities the Inn at Port Gardner has. So, what laundromat facilities might be close by?

Hello, I’m a Portlander who spends a lot of weekends in Everett. I’ll be attending a formal event there November 7th and need to find a salon (or independent hairdresser) who can do a simple updo (French twist? I’m really not picky—I just can’t do anything more complicated than a ponytail).
I’ve looked at a few places and no one is open on a Saturday.
Please give your recommendations/self promotion!

TIA.

The typo on the mail in ballot made me laugh and is pretty on brand for WA. I hope everyone votes!

trying my luck, if you need a remote video editor or know someone who does, please feel free to message me. I’d be happy to share my portfolio 

I edit using davinci resolve and have experience with different styles of editing, including fast-paced videos, motion blur effects, car edits, podcast editing, and short-form content

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Your company van merged onto the freeway, cut across traffic to the passing lane and camped there at 60mph. No attempt to pass or keep up with traffic. Other drivers were forced to pass him on the right and in the HOV lane.

A friendly reminder that the left lane is for passing not cruising :)

Thanks for the comments! I checked the sign today, and it reads "SCHOOL SPEED LIMIT 20 WHEN CHILDREN ARE PRESENT OR WHEN FLASHING"

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When I drive by Fairmount Elementary School on Beverly Park Road on a weekday after 4pm, I see the beacon flashing to go 20mph, but I’ve noticed several cars ignoring it and a few following it. So who is in the wrong?

Yes, yes, I know. We have much bigger fish to fry here in Everett. But I'd like to gently point everyone's attention to the EXPLODING population of these invasive birds.

Each year, they just keep reproducing. They're like little flying rabbits! I swear their airborne gang now numbers at least 2, maybe 3 dozen (seriously, there's a lot of them).

These European Starlings damage more than just the exterior of my 2005 Civic. As you can imagine, they gorge themselves on all the worms and food that other birds rely on to survive. And they steal other birds' nests, often destroying the eggs and killing the young. Sad!

Not sure if the city would consider these birds a problem. And frankly, not sure I'd even encourage the city to spend resources on this. Instead, as an FYI to my friendly Everett neighbors - Starlings are classified as unprotected, predatory birds. So, we can take action. We can legally destroy nests, remove eggs, and trap starlings. But you cannot shoot them. Please... do not try to shoot them...

Sharing links below for anyone interested. Long live our native bird buddies!

https://www.aphis.usda.gov/sites/default/files/European-Starlings-WDM-Technical-Series.pdf
https://wdfw.wa.gov/sites/default/files/publications/00636/wdfw00636.pdf
https://nestwatch.org/learn/all-about-birdhouses/managing-house-sparrows-and-european-starlings/

I drove by the recently renovated Starbucks (next to the QFC on Evergreen and 51st) and it looks closed? Was I mistaken that it was recently opened?

Edit: Per comments, it's open but just tough to tell from Evergreen.

Surprised to see this - didn't they just get sold to new owners a few months back? That's too bad.

Quick question, does anyone know if the City of Everett canceled the contract for the flock cameras or the cameras still operating as usual?

Moving to Everett from Midwest. Like to have a place that is quiet as in do not hear my neighbors, no partying as in no loud music, smoke-free, with closed indoor parking. Looks like the below checks the boxes: https://www.everettmosaic.com/ Is it a good place to live? Google reviews are low sample size so don't know to trust it or not. anyone who lives here currently? Thanks for all the tips.