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Drug and Alcohol Courts: An Effective Alternative to Jail
Drug courts were developed in the 1980's in an effort to stop the abuse of alcohol and other drugs, and to reduce the criminal activity that typically accompanies these behaviors. More
Five states have enacted new DUI laws in 2010
Five U.S. states have enacted new laws related to drunk driving in 2010. More
The push to require ignition interlock devices on vehicles of convicted drunk drivers
More and more states are enacting legislation that will utilize technology in the effort to make the roads safer by requiring the installation of ignition interlock devices on vehicles of first time drunk driving offenders. More
Motion filed to allow BAC breath test results as evidence
There may soon be a new weapon to fight drinking and driving in King County. Or rather, an old weapon may be available once again. More
Washington Superintendent of Public Schools arrested for DUI
On Sunday, March 21st at 1:30 am, Randy Dorn, Washington State Superintendent of Public Schools, was pulled over for speeding by a local law enforcement officer in Orting, Washington, and when the officer smelled alcohol on Dorn's breath, he administered a field sobriety test. More
Driving while distracted – the new DUI
Even though we have focused a great deal of attention on drunk driving, we are now seeing a new threat that is equally common and equally dangerous – distracted driving. More
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Everett, Washington
Everett, Washington has the distinction of being the county seat of Snohomish County and also its largest city. Everett has many other distinctive attributes prompting a strong and steady population growth during the last decade (U.S. Census Bureau). Everett has maintained a 2.7 percent growth rate from its 2000 total population of 91,488 to the 2009 estimate of 103,500 persons.
The population swell in Everett over the past two decades can be directly tied to the major growth of the technology, aerospace, and service-based industries. The 32 square miles that make up the City of Everett used to fuel the timber industry in the early days of its development. Timber still holds a place on the list of employment for the 100,000 persons in the Everett-area workforce.
Everett also owes a substantial portion of its past prosperity to its Port of Everett, established in 1918 as an international shipping port that brings trade, commerce, jobs and recreational opportunities to the city. Efforts to continue waterfront development in Everett are still very much alive; in 2006, a project was undertaken to convert the north end of the waterfront into a community of maritime businesses, retail shops and condominiums, starting at the Port of Everett's Port Gardner Wharf. Also in the port area is the Everett Yacht Club. Part of the renewal project brought the Everett Farmer's Market and the beginning of the Waterfront Concert Series to the Port of Everett.
With technology and the aerospace industry at the forefront of the local economy, it’s not surprising to see Boeing, a very prominent company in those fields, being the largest employer, landowner and community investor in the city. Everett is home to Boeing's largest site worldwide. The Boeing 747, 767, 777, and 787 airplanes are manufactured here. In fact, the Boeing plant in Everett is so large that it maintains its own fire department, security force, medical clinic, electrical power substations and water-treatment plant. In Boeing's latest worldwide debut, the 787 Dreamliner recently performed its maiden flight from Everett’s Paine Field.
Everett celebrates all of its natural wonders and scenic beauty. The lush foliage and vegetation in the City of Everett is showcased in over 40 municipal parks and gardens. Many of them are themed, including the Nishiyama Garden, a traditional Japanese garden located at the Nippon Business Institute at Everett Community College. One of the most beautifully intricate and well maintained gardens is the 2 1/2 acre Evergreen Arboretum.
Everett utilizes a Mayor and Council form of government. The City of Everett Municipal Court has two elected judges; one full time and one part time. This local court jurisdiction is supplemented by the Snohomish County District Court. Other municipal services in Everett include the award winning Fire & Rescue Department. With 175 firefighters and 40 certified paramedics, the 100,000 residents of Everett have a strong front line of defense and assistance when it comes to fires, car accidents and personal injury. The local court hears misdemeanor offenses, gross misdemeanors, miscellaneous infractions, parking and traffic tickets, and DUI (Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol or other drugs) cases. Felony prosecutions are passed on to the Snohomish County District Court.
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