Councilmember Paula Rhyne - Everett City Council, District 2

10/29/2026

🥳 Tonight! 🥳

All are welcome to join for the Monte Cristo Awards Ceremony **tonight** at the PUD Auditorium. Doors open at 5:45 and ceremony starts at 6:30. The event is free and open to the public! Come by and celebrate all who make Everett amazing 🙌

Join us Thursday, Oct. 29, for the annual Monte Cristo Awards!

Each year, the Monte Cristo Awards recognize Everett residents, property owners and businesses for their efforts to improve and care for our neighborhoods.
From beautiful gardens and property transformations to neighborhood-friendly businesses and community partnerships, we look forward to celebrating this year’s award winners and their contributions to Everett.

Doors open at 5:45 p.m., and the awards ceremony begins at 6:30 p.m. We hope to see you there!

Learn more: everettwa.gov/montecristo

10/28/2026

For all the Washington State University Basketball Fans: is heading west! Washington State will face off against the Hawai‘i Rainbow Warriors on Wednesday, Nov. 18 at the Angel Of The Winds Arena at 7p. Tickets are available at: https://www.ticketmaster.com

WSU Everett WSU Pullman

Buy and sell tickets online for concerts, sports, theater, family and other events near you from Ticketmaster.

10/28/2026

At today's 12:30 City of Everett, WA Council Meeting, we'll be having a Public Hearing for the proposed Ordinance to merge Everett Transit into Community Transit. A Public Hearing is a formal process required by law for certain Council actions and provides an opportunity for the public to offer testimony before the Council takes action.

While today's meeting is the official formal Public Hearing, members of the public are welcome to provide comments on this issue (or any issue) at any regular City Council meeting, via email ([email protected]), via snail mail (2930 Wetmore Avenue, Suite 9-A, Everett, WA 98201), or phone at 425-257-8703.

If you would like to participate in the formal public hearing today in-person, please arrive at council chambers by 12:30 to fill out a speakers form. If you would like to provide virtual public comment today, please submit this form by noon so our meeting clerks can get you in the queue: https://www.everettwa.gov/FormCenter/Council-public-comment-sign-up-34/City-Council-virtual-public-comment-regi-525

Your input on this matter is important!

All community participants must fill out the online speaker sheet completely.  For assistance, please contact the council office at 425-257-8703 or [email protected].

10/24/2026

Tomorrow is the last Everett Farmers Market for the season! Stop by and stock up on your favorite veggies, soaps, and other goodies - maybe even start your holiday shopping early! See you there!

One last Sunday to gather on Wetmore! Join us October 25 for the final day of the Everett Farmers Market’s 2026 regular season. Fill your bags with fall favorites, pick up something delicious, and give your favorite vendors a little extra love. Thank you for making this season part of your Sundays! ❤️📍 Wetmore Avenue in downtown Everett 🕥 10:30 am–3 pm. And mark your calendar—we’ll be back November 22 for our Gather & Give Holiday Market!

10/15/2026

Applications for vacancies on our City of Everett, WA boards and commissions close tomorrow, Oct 15! Your voice matters and getting involved with boards and commissions is a great way to get more involved. Please feel free to reach out with any questions!

10/14/2026

A reminder that tomorrow is the Great ShakeOut! On 10/15 at 10:15, folks from all over the area will practice earthquake preparedness with drills and events. It's a good reminder to check your emergency rations and scan your home or workplace for ways your immediate environment can be safer just in case. Washington Emergency Management Division has resources available to support as well. Check out the links below or visit https://www.shakeout.org/ for more.

10/13/2026

Volunteer opportunity with Downtown Everett Association!

Do you have a couple of hours to spare on October 31? We are looking for volunteers to help with the Downtown Trick-or-Treat block party. Check out the time slots available using the link below or use the link in our bio.

https://dteverett.ivolunteer.com/halloween-2026

10/13/2026

This Wednesday, I'm excited to host representatives from Sound Transit at the council's Parks & Built Environment Committee meeting to share more about the recently published Draft Environmental Impact Statement for the Everett Link Extension which shows preferred routes and station locations for most of the light rail route north from Lynnwood. While we don't accept public comment at our committee meetings, this meeting will be an opportunity to get an in-depth look at where light rail may be located in this final leg north.

There are some other opportunities to see the plans and provide feedback including:

In-person meetings/hearings:
✅ Oct. 13, 5:30 – 8:30 p.m. at Mariner High School
✅ Oct 15, 5:30 – 8:30 p.m. at VOA Carl Gipson Center
✅ Oct. 21, 5:30 – 8:30 p.m. at Lynnwood Neighborhood Center

The public is also invited to comment on the Draft EIS in any of the following ways during the comment period:
• Online: https://everettlink.participate.online/comment-now/
• Voicemail: 425-243-6255
• Email: [email protected]
• Mail: Everett Link Extension
Attn: Galeeb Kachra
Sound Transit
401 S Jackson St
Seattle, WA 98104

The Everett Link Extension will add approximately 16 additional miles of light rail to the Link network along with six new stations and it's important to share your input on this so it can be weaved into the final plan set to be published in 2027.

Your voice matters!

Snohomish County Transportation Coalition

Submit your comments on the Everett Link Extension Draft EIS by Nov. 2 online, by mail, phone, or at a public meeting. Have your say today.

10/10/2026

📢 Road closure! 📢 Lombard between Hewitt and California will be closed tonight for the "Shakedown Street" fan festival ahead of the Angel Of The Winds Arena Billy Strings concert.