Top 5 Live in Everett Stories of 2023
After sharing about Everett’s Top 5 New businesses in 2023 last week, now we’re moving on to share our top 5 articles of the year. These articles garnered the most interest from our readers in 2023. In no particular order, here are the top 5 stories of 2023.
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Zab Thai
We really like Thai Food, and apparently, our readers do, tool. Of course, Zab Thai is also one of those Everett classics that managed to slip us by for years, so perhaps it was Zab Thai’s loyal followers just checking out what they already knew about their favorite Thai spot. Either way, in 2023 we became official fans, and we’re grateful to have such a great Thai restaurant in Everett.
Got broken stuff? Toss it? No way! Bring it to a WSU Repair Café!
You all seemed to enjoy learning about the WSU Repair Café as much as we did. From electronics to jewelry, bikes, and more, the Repair Café pops up in Snohomish County every month or two and offers the opportunity to get broken things fixed. For free. How cool is that? No wonder this was one of our top stories of the year.
Everett’s Most Polarizing Pizzaria: Beverly Pizza
As pizza lovers, we were delighted to see readers enjoyed the story about Beverly Pizza as much as we enjoyed sampling some slices! This little gem off Beverly Blvd is another local eatery that snuck by under our radar for too many years. Give it a try next time you’re feeling adventurous to try some new ‘za.
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Exploring “Twin Peaks” in Everett
If you’ve been reading the blog for a while, you know local author and contributing writer Richard Porter always brings the goods, and his story on Everett’s Twin Peaks house was no exception. From an inside look at the famous Rucker Hill home to details on how to tour it yourself. If you’re a fan of the 80s TV show or just like a little local Hollywood history, this one’s for you.
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Everett’s Least and Most Expensive Home Sales of 2022
At the beginning of 2023 we took a look back over 2022 to see what the lowest and most expensive homes sales of the year were. Who doesn’t love a good high/low? Spoiler alert, the range for 2022 was a low of $340k vs a high of $2.474 million. Don’t worry, if you’re curious how the number turned out for 2023, we’ve already got that article in the works so check back soon!
Regardless what (if any) articles you enjoyed on Live in Everett in 2023, we’re grateful for all of our readers and awesome businesses that collectively contribute to the awesomeness of the Everett community. Whatever 2024 has in store for you we wish you the best! Here’s to exploring more local goodness.
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Classic films and craft cocktails every Thursday at 5 PM at The Muse Whiskey & Coffee, Waterfront Place. Reservations recommended.
Three days of music, food, and the Heart of Mukilteo parade at Lighthouse Park — Sep 11–13.
The third annual Monumental Talks 9/11 remembrance presents the Fireman’s Prayer Anthem, the first anthem written for American firefighters, at the Everett Civic Auditorium on Friday, September 11 at 7 p.m. Free, no tickets, all ages.
Kings Hall hosts Michael Mathers, an Eminem tribute act recreating the sound and energy of the real Slim Shady live in downtown Everett. Expect the hits, the attitude, and a crowd that knows every word.
Doors and showtime details are on the Kings Hall calendar.
Classic films and craft cocktails every Thursday at 5 PM at The Muse Whiskey & Coffee, Waterfront Place. Reservations recommended.
Headliner Katie Boyle plays Cory Michaelis’s monthly stand-up night at the New Everett Theater on Friday, September 18. Doors 7 p.m., show 8 p.m., tickets $10-35.
Celebrate the new El Sol community solar project in South Everett with a ribbon cutting, solar activities, refreshments, and family fun at Walter E. Hall Park.
Classic films and craft cocktails every Thursday at 5 PM at The Muse Whiskey & Coffee, Waterfront Place. Reservations recommended.
$10,000 for the biggest coho — weigh-ins at Harbor Marine, Sep 26–27. Even spectating is a good time.
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Free family-friendly walk at Boxcar Park — ceremony 11 AM, walk to follow. Walk for someone you love.
Guest post by Everett Farmers Market Manager Karen Erickson: September brings a changing harvest to the market — meet the farms behind it, and take home some tomatoes while you’re at it.