Everett,
Washington nestles between
Puget Sound and the majestic
Cascade Mountains. Considered part of
Seattle's metropolitan area, Everett is
located just thirty miles north of Seattle on
Interstate 5. As of the 2000 Census,
Everett’s population was
91,488 residents.Contrary to its humble
beginnings as a lumber and mill town, Everett is
currently a burgeoning center of business and
serves as the seat of
Snohomish County. Everett boasts a thriving
economy comprised of aerospace, electronics,
tourism, computer technology, education,
telecommunications, health care and government
business industries. This bayside city offers a
vital
deep-water port with Pacific Ocean access
and an innovative naval center. The presence of
Naval Station Everett has earned the city
its nickname, "Sailor's Choice". In addition to
the Naval Station, major employers include the
paper products industry of
Kimberly-Clark Corporation and
Boeing Company's manufacturing complex,
which accounts for more than a third of
Everett's employment. The
Eddie Bauer Company and
Microsoft Headquarters are in nearby
Redmond.
Everett's commitment to families and
education are evident in the wide variety of
public, private and parochial schools
available. Everett also provides several high
quality institutes of higher learning. These
include
Everett Community College,
Henry Cogswell College,
City University,
Columbia College and
Eton Technical Institute. Nearby, in
Seattle, higher education facilities include
Seattle University,
University of Washington,
Seattle Pacific University and
Washington State University.
Surrounded by the natural splendor of Puget
Sound, the
Cascade Mountains and Snohomish River,
Everett is clearly the gateway of the
Pacific Northwest. Puget Sound is a waterway
comprised of a complex system of channels, bays,
inlets, islands and estuaries. This intricate
body of water affords access to ocean-going
ships as well as a wide array of vacation and
recreational retreats. Activities include whale
watching cruises, hiking, sailing, kayaking and
salt-water fishing. The picturesque Cascade
Mountains offer fly-fishing, nature trails,
camping, hiking and skiing. Known as an
excellent site for fishing, the
Snohomish River, offers a wealth of
recreational activities.
Open-air markets, galleries, unique-shops,
fine dining and exciting entertainment
characterize the Everett community. Visitors
enjoy Everett's parks, micro-breweries,
professional
sporting events, golf courses and touring
sites such as the historic district, the Boeing
building and Jetty Island. Everett's historic
district features a variety of stately old homes
including the home of former Senator
Henry Jackson.
The Boeing Tour Center allows the public to
tour the world's largest building where Boeing
assembles the
747,
767 and
777 super jets.
Jetty Island is a two-mile long,
manufactured island renowned as a bird watchers
paradise.
Everett,
Washington, consistently rated one of the
best places to live in America, is an ideal
place to call home. With its excellent quality
of life, thriving economy and access to the
amenities of nearby
Seattle, it is no wonder that Everett
represents this prosperous county.
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