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Everett, WA

Everett is the county seat and largest city of Snohomish County, Washington, United States. It is 25 miles (40 km) north of Seattle and is one of the main cities in the metropolitan area and the Puget Sound region. Everett is the seventh-largest city in the state by population, with 110,629 residents as of the 2020 census. The city is primarily situated on a peninsula at the mouth of the Snohomish River along Port Gardner Bay, an inlet of Possession Sound (itself part of Puget Sound), and extends to the south and west.

The Port Gardner Peninsula has been inhabited by the Snohomish people for thousands of years, who had a winter village named hibulb near the mouth of the river. Modern settlement in the area began with loggers and homesteaders arriving in the 1860s, but plans to build a city were not conceived until 1890. A consortium of East Coast investors seeking to build a major industrial city acquired land in the area and filed a plat for "Everett", which they named in honor of Everett Colby, the son of investor Charles L. Colby. The city was incorporated in 1893, shortly after the arrival of the Great Northern Railway, and prospered as a major lumber center with several large sawmills. Everett became the county seat in 1897 after a dispute with Snohomish contested over several elections and a Supreme Court case. The city was the site of labor unrest during the 1910s, which culminated in the Everett massacre in 1916 that killed several members of the Industrial Workers of the World.

The area was connected by new interurban railways and highway bridges in the 1920s, transforming it into a major commercial hub, and gained an airport at Paine Field in 1936. The city's economy transitioned away from lumber and towards aerospace after World War II, with the construction of Boeing's aircraft assembly plant at Paine Field in 1967. Boeing's presence brought additional industrial and commercial development to Everett, as well as new residential neighborhoods to the south and west of the peninsula that was annexed by the city. Boeing remains the city's largest employer, alongside the U.S. Navy, which has operated Naval Station Everett since 1994.

Everett remains a major employment center for Snohomish County, but has also become a bedroom community for Seattle in recent decades. It is connected to Seattle by Interstate 5 and various public transit services at Everett Station, including the Sounder commuter train, Amtrak, and commuter buses. Everett stages several annual festivals and is also home to minor league sports teams, including the Everett Silvertips at Angel of the Winds Arena and Everett Aquasox at Funko Field. 

Everett is one of the core cities comprising the Seattle metropolitan area and is 25 miles (40 km) north of Seattle. It is primarily situated on the Port Gardner Peninsula, bordered to the west by Port Gardner Bay (part of Possession Sound in the Puget Sound estuary), and to the north and east by the Snohomish River delta. The city also encompasses suburban and industrial areas to the south and southwest of the peninsula, which were annexed during the mid-to-late 20th century. Everett has 11 miles (18 km) of freshwater shoreline and 11 miles (18 km) of saltwater shoreline, including public access points at parks and boat ramps on Port Gardner Bay and the Snohomish River. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 48.49 square miles (125.59 km²), of which 33.45 square miles (86.64 km²) is land and 15.04 square miles (38.95 km²) is water.

The city's western boundary with Mukilteo is generally defined by Japanese Gulch on the edge of the Boeing Everett Assembly Plant and its auxiliary buildings. The southwestern edge of Everett borders an unincorporated area that includes Paine Field and the Lake Stickney/Mariner neighborhoods, which are part of the city's designated urban growth area that extends south towards Lynnwood. The southern boundary wraps around Silver Lake and follows State Route 527 to State Route 96 at Murphy's Corner, where it borders Mill Creek. Everett's boundaries follow various housing subdivisions in the Eastmont area before reaching the Snohomish River, which forms the primary eastern border. The northeastern boundary includes portions of Smith Island in the river delta reaching towards Marysville; a series of highway bridges connect Everett to Marysville to the north and Lake Stevens to the east by crossing the Snohomish River delta. The city boundaries also include 3,729 acres (1,509 ha) of forest surrounding Lake Chaplain, a reservoir in the Cascade Mountains that provides part of the municipal water supply.

The Port Gardner Peninsula was formed during the northward retreat of Vashon Glaciation during an ice age 14,000 years before present. The underlying soil is generally loamy and includes gravelly sand in the glacial outwash. Everett is near the Southern Whidbey Island Fault, a shallow earthquake fault zone that runs near the western edge of the city and was discovered in 1994. In the 1990s, local geologists also found evidence of a tsunami and soil liquefaction in deposits under the Snohomish River delta that were not directly connected to the South Whidbey Island Fault. The city government established its emergency management and preparedness office in 2002 and conducts regular disaster drills to simulate a potential response. The southwestern neighborhoods of Everett include several ravines formed by local creeks that drain into Port Gardner Bay. The area is also prone to mudslides that interrupt passenger and freight service on the railroad that runs along the coastline of the bay. Other areas of the city drain into the watersheds of the Snohomish River and Lake Washington.

In terms of health and wellness, Everett prioritizes its residents' well-being. The Providence Regional Medical Center Everett offers comprehensive health services, including wellness check-ups and preventive care programs. Emerald City Athletics offers comprehensive fitness programs including cardio, strength training, and group exercise classes. The Everett Family YMCA is a popular destination with its state-of-the-art fitness center, swimming pools, and various group exercise classes. For those seeking holistic wellness, Om Yoga Northwest provides a serene environment for yoga and meditation classes. Everett Therapeutic Center offers massage therapy and acupuncture for relaxation and healing. Forest Park is perfect for outdoor enthusiasts, featuring hiking trails and picnic areas. 

The top sites in Everett, WA are Howarth Park, Schack Art Center, and American Legion Memorial Park.

ZIP code: 98203. Population: 110,812 (2021). Area code: 425. Elevation: 82 ft. Area: 48.49 square miles (125.59 km²).

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What county is Everett, WA?

Everett is the county seat and most populous city of Snohomish County, Washington, United States. It is 25 miles (40 km) north of Seattle and is one of the main cities in the metropolitan area and the Puget Sound region. Everett is the seventh-most populous city in the state by population, with 110,629 residents as of the 2020 census. The city is primarily situated on a peninsula at the mouth of the Snohomish River along Port Gardner Bay, an inlet of Possession Sound (itself part of Puget Sound), and extends to the south and west.

What is the history of Everett, WA?

The earliest humans entered the Puget Sound region around 12,000 years before the present, after the recession of the Vashon Glacier. The earliest evidence of human habitation at what is now Everett dates back to approximately 2,000 years before the present. The Snohomish people, who had many villages along the Snohomish River and Whibey and Camano Islands, had their principal settlement at Preston Point, known in Lushootseed as hibulb. The village of Hibulb was located below the bluff at the mouth of the Snohomish River.

What is the cost of living in Everett, WA?

The cost of living in Everett, WA is 9% higher than the state average and 28% higher than the national average. Everett, WA housing is 62% more expensive than the U.S. average, while utilities are about 6% less pricey. When it comes to necessities such as food and clothing, groceries are around 19% more in Everett, WA than in the rest of the country, while clothing costs around 19% more. Healthcare services such as doctor check-ups and dentistry cost 18% more here compared to the U.S. average. At the same time, non-necessary expenses such as entertainment and grooming services are 19% pricier in Everett, WA.

Sources

Wikipedia 

City of Everett 

Rentcafe

Howarth Park

Schack Art Center

American Legion Memorial Park

Providence Regional Medical Center Everett

Emerald City Athletics

Everett Family YMCA 

Om Yoga Northwest

Everett Therapeutic Center

Forest Park 

Village Theatre 

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