Everett residents should note the reopening of Fire Station 2 on 2300 Hewitt Ave, which has resumed operations following emergency structural repairs. The station, serving a critical area of the city, was closed for maintenance but is now fully operational.
Infrastructure updates include multiple road closures: I-5 HOV ramps at 41st Street/Broadway will close from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. on September 10 for maintenance, with traffic directed to the mainline I-5 exit at Broadway. Additionally, the left lane on southbound SR 529 bridge will be closed from September 9-11 for maintenance. Snohomish County Emergency Management has confirmed resurfacing work on 2nd Street beginning September 15, with more infrastructure projects planned through early September.
Public safety changes include the Everett Police Department updating its contact information and hours effective September 6, 2026. The department also made public records available for review as of September 5. The Snohomish County Sheriff’s Office has launched an online public safety resource hub offering real-time crime data and safety tips, and updated precinct information is now accessible through official channels.
The Everett City Council approved $12 million in claims and multiple construction contracts for infrastructure projects, with plans to use eminent domain for an events center. The Council Committee will discuss Snohomish PUD’s transmission line project at its September 9 meeting.
What to watch next: The September 9 Council Committee meeting will address the Snohomish PUD transmission line project and other city infrastructure plans. Residents should monitor updates for the 2nd Street resurfacing project starting September 15 and the ongoing SR 529 bridge maintenance.