What is the future of the history of Everett Washington?

Last night the Everett Historical Commission met to discuss the look and feel of what the future of the historical buildings in Everett should be.  HeraldNet quotes Mark French, Chairman of the Everett Historical Commission; "Ultimately we would like to see the downtown more strengthened through the use of historic property registration and perhaps a district,"

What are your thoughts on the historical flavor of Everett.  I must admit that I rarely get into the historical downtown area and wander around, so is it really something that needs protecting?  Or as my husband says, should those buildings be replaced with more efficient, safer structures that are easier on the environment and will withstand a major earthquake?

I am sure there are some strong opinions on both sides.  Where do you stand?

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Everett Opens its New Animal Shelter!

Just in time for the Spring kitten explosion, the Everett Animal Shelter has opened the doors to its new facility. 

The new animal shelter is cleaner and more capable of handling the thousands of stray and abandoned animals that come though their doors every year.

I highly encourage you support your local shelter, and if you are looking for a new pet that you start your search with Petfinder!

Horizon Air gets closer to a deal to make flights out of Paine Field

The Seattle Pi is reporting that despite continued resistance to the idea, Horizon Air is getting closer to establishing commercial air service out of Paine Field headed to Spokane and Portland.  Personally I would be more interested in Allegiant Air's flights to Vegas.

Regardless of which side of the fence you are on when it comes to commercial flights out of Paine Field, it looks like it is going to go ahead and become a reality. 

Personally I am not thrilled about the possibility of added noise (though a half dozen flights a day isn't that many) but with the economy like it is, I have a hard time saying no to a project that will add jobs and revenue to the community.

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