This week, Everett residents face multiple highway closures for maintenance and utility work, with SR 522, I-90, and I-405 experiencing lane restrictions from August 3-7. WSDOT announced overnight closures affecting commuters, including a northbound SR 522 right lane closure on August 5-6.
Community Transit has adjusted summer event routes starting August 2026, with new bus schedules and youth transit cards for Everett commuters. The Harbor Hopper ferry service added Saturday midday sailings between Everett and Langley beginning August 1.
The City of Everett enhanced its website accessibility features to meet state requirements, while Snohomish County Emergency Management launched a new Public Safety Hub for coordinated response. Everett Police Department introduced a non-emergency contact portal, streamlining report submissions.
Snohomish County updated public records access with a new system, and the Sheriff's Office refreshed precinct contact details. The Everett Police Department also launched a traffic safety initiative targeting high-risk zones to reduce accidents.
The city council approved $6.4 million in payroll claims for the period ending July 11, 2026. The 2005 Comprehensive Plan appendices were updated with new groundwater and land use maps.
What to watch next: The Swift Green Line extension project details, including new station locations and the North Creek Transit Center, will be discussed at Community Transit's board workshop on July 29, 2026.