Life In The Pacific Northwest
I’ve driven past Everett’s Vintage Cafe dozens (100s?) of times, but have never made my way down to it. After watching Live In Everett’s YouTube video about it, though, I realize I need to fix that. Of course, after the pandemic lock-downs have passed. Sadly, it’s a bit far away for us to go there for takeout.
Hey Everett fans,
Check out this video tour of the Historic Everett Theatre. Really nice work!
I’ve been in there a few times, and love the architecture as well as the high-quality care provided by the current owners.
Even during this time of COVID 19, they are still doing their best to entertain us while being safe. Check out their calendar of events.
If you value what the Theatre provides to the City of Everett, head over to their Go Fund Me Preservation Fund campaign. You can help keep this local icon serving the community for generations to come.
Check out my other posts featuring the City of Everett. There’s a lot to do and explore in the center of Snohomish County.
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It was a lovely day, hitting the Edmonds’ Holiday Market (with Thanksgiving coming, there were cranberries to acquire), getting lumpia for lunch there at 88 Cues (anything that brings me back to the Philippines is a good thing). Then I went to this writing seminar in Everett.
Spending time with fellow writers always feels good. Though a small group, we created lively and delightful company. Led by Richard Porter, an Everett based freelance writer and copy editor, who also writes regularly for LiveInEverett.com. Also there: Deb Fox, the creator of the graphic novel “The Everett Massacre” and Andrea (sadly, her last name escaped me, so no links…sorry). Experienced writers all, we covered the basics quickly and cleanly (Richard’s excellent preparation worked well). Then I enjoyed discussing the craft, and the larger world of writing in the internet age, one of my passions.
This reminded me of the Seattle PI’s Big Blog Meet Ups that Moinca Guzman would host.
Pulling together bloggers from around Seattle, where we talked blogging, Seattle, politics, and tools of the trade. A few years ago I thought about holding a reunion, which then fizzled into the oblivion of busyness. I still believe pulling the blogger, and extended writer communities together valuable and worthwhile. I think that means I need to get to work.
My mind full of ideas, a few new friends to explore online, and reinforcement of the value of blogging filled me with energy and I look forward to my next steps.
First, a reminder that for most of the region fireworks have been banished. Lynnwood, Mukilteo, Brier, Edmonds, Gold Bar, Marysville, Mill Creek, Mountlake Terrace and Woodway all have ordinances prohibiting them. For more details Snohomish County has created this guide for fireworks.
So, legal fireworks. You know, the professional shows! Well, there are many options around the region. The Washington State Patrol has this great list of options throughout the state. And, of course, there are parades and other events. I’ll highlight just few around here.
First, Mountlake Terrace has a fireworks show tonight, July 3, on Lake Ballinger.
As for tomorrow, the actual Fourth, I’ll be in Edmonds, so I’ll start with their festivities. This is the main thing for South Snohomish County around Edmonds, Lynnwood and Mountlake Terrace.
Here are some other local options:
Interested in daring Seattle traffic? Seattle Eater has a great list of stuff in Seattle.
Anything I’ve missed, or you’d like to suggest? Please let us know in a comment below. I’ll happily update this post with your ideas.
Currently I’m at the Snohomish County campus to do some research on one of my projects. Forgot that the Planning and Development Services department is closed until 10 on Thursdays (had it in my head that was Wednesdays). Opps! That worked out for the best, though. Got to talk with one of the staffers about a different project, which will move that forward quicker. And then ran into a friend at the cafe here. I haven’t talked with her in several months, so it was nice to catch up on stuff (mostly kids…you know how parents are).
The cafe here is actually pretty nice. Especially for a office cafeteria kind of place. I enjoy the food here, and they serve Cafe D’Arte coffee. Not a favorite, but I do enjoy it.
It’s a delightful spring morning. Glad I brought my fleece, but the sun is lovely. Listening to the weird combination of construction noise, people chatting, and the seagulls and crows getting worked up over the eagle perched atop the Angel of the Winda arena (formerly Comcast/Xfinity). The eagle quickly got annoyed with the crows dive-bombing it and took off.
So much construction going on. The courthouse upgrade a few feet behind me, and the Hopelink work a few blocks to the south on Broadway make for a vibrant area. And fir a bit of traffic noise. Everett is changing right around me. I don’t think I’d recognize the place if I’d been gone 10 years. An amazing time to be here, enjoying a random respite from the busyness of modern life.
I drive from Lynnwood to Marysville on I5 each morning. This accident had me gawking. I hope everyone was ok. It looks truly horrible.
UPDATE: looks like no one was killed. Thank goodness! Shout out to twitter friend NoSpandexRequired for forwarding the update below to me.
Thankfully there aren’t any life-threatening injuries with this 3-car vs semi collision. This is SB I5 at Pacific in Everett. The right two lanes of SB I5 and the on-ramp from Pacific are fully blocked. pic.twitter.com/VLTOFaWmWQ
— Trooper Rocky Oliphant (@wspd7pio) April 12, 2019
A couple photos of the scene. pic.twitter.com/E5WaGfxRUE
— MyEverettNews.com (@MyEverettNews) April 12, 2019
Here’s video from @RobKIRO7 and @DamienKIRO7 in Everett from the rolled lumber truck. Crews are moving the lumber from I5 to Pacific on-ramp . 2-3 hours before the reopening of the ramp pic.twitter.com/eXA3pOkbXQ
— TracyTaylorTraffic (@TracyTTraffic) April 12, 2019
Gonna be some time before southbound I-5 and the Trestle recover from this crash at Pacific and I-5 in #Everett. More photos on website. https://t.co/ZHGVjKs2g5 pic.twitter.com/2rV8M8RirC
— MyEverettNews.com (@MyEverettNews) April 12, 2019
#Everett update: While we're clearing the road of debris from the collision on SB I-5 at Pacific Ave, traffic backups through Everett are approx. 3-4 miles. Continue to expect delays as we work to get this lumber cleared. pic.twitter.com/oJyulDNa72
— WSDOT Traffic (@wsdot_traffic) April 12, 2019
Roll-over semi blocking 2 lanes of S/B I-5 at Pacific Ave – and ramp is closed. We are assisting @wspd7pio & @EverettFire. It’s going to be a tough commute & our surface streets will back-up too… Be patient! pic.twitter.com/0T1OuLp0Z9
— Everett Police (@EverettPolice) April 12, 2019
It’s always great to get out and enjoy the New Year with friends and loved ones. So, I’m trying to give you a little guidance.
Last year, I posted about the different NYE events around Edmonds. However, we aren’t really bursting with New Year’s events this year. So far, I’ve only found a few.
Lynnwood’s Rec Room will be hosting their New Year’s Eve celebration with a “Reclaim The Rec Room” theme. In case you missed them hitting the news earlier this month, they had an incident with white supremacists. Hence why they’re “reclaiming” their space. I completely support that.
Just want to go out for dinner? Here’s a solid list of dining choices. Edmonds has something for every style and taste.
If none of these are appealing, Lynnwood Today has a list of other options to explore.
Outside of south county, in Everett, the Children’s Museum will have a Pajama Party.
Want to head into Seattle for a more urbane celebration? Here are some fun options for you (I’ve done the first one several times and recommend it at least once in your life).
If you know of something I’ve missed, please let me know either in the comments below, or via social media (Twitter, Facebook or Instagram)
And on New Year’s Day, come down to Brackett’s Landing and take part in the Polar Bear plunge. Or you could swing by Waterfront Coffee Company, grab a warm beverage, then walk down and enjoy the show.
As for me, I’ll be having dinner and ringing in the new year with dear friends. I’m playing with the notion of watching the plunge.
Wishing each of you a fun New Year’s Eve and a awesome 2019!
I just found these two events that are happening tomorrow in Marysville and Everett respectively.
The Port of Everett is hosting the Holiday By The Bay. Check out the flyer below for details.
The City of Marysville will be hosting their annual Christmas Parade tomorrow evening starting at 5:00 pm. It’s along State ave, which will be blocked off starting at 4th street. So, find a place to park as close to Comeford Park as you can.
From the good folks at the Washington Department of Transportation.
TLDR:
Southbound SR 529 to close at Snohomish River Bridge Tuesday morning, Nov. 6
EVERETT – Travelers headed south on State Route 529 in Marysville will need to plan for added travel time Tuesday morning, Nov. 6, while Everett and Marysville police scan the scene of a recent collision on the Snohomish River Bridge.
People driving southbound on SR 529 will need to follow a short detour onto southbound I-5, and travelers headed south on I-5 will be unable to access the off-ramp to SR 529.
Closure Details
Drivers can get real-time information on their phone with the WSDOT traffic app, following the WSDOT traffic Twitter feed and by checking the Snohomish County construction webpage.
People who use eastbound US 2 between Everett and Lake Stevens should plan for travel delays as the peak-use shoulder lane will remain closed through Tuesday afternoon, Nov. 6.
The lane closure is in place so our crews can use a large crane to remove logs and storm debris in the Ebey Slough. When water is running high and fast in the slough, debris can pile up against the bridge’s support columns, increasing pressure on the structure and adding to the potential for upstream flooding.
The peak-use shoulder lane is open to eastbound traffic weekdays from 2-7 p.m.
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Fog on the river
As I cross the Snohomish
How much of it smoke?
With all the smoke in Seattle’s air, I wonder the breakdown with the fog lingering over the Snohomish river this morning.
With this, there was mist on my car window. That, mixed with river fog are signs of impending autumn. As teachers move into their rooms, seasons are changing.