NAVSTA Everett is at a crossroads — and the community that’s grown up around it over the past 35 years is making sure Washington’s decision-makers know it.
The Constellation-class frigate program — the ships that were supposed to home-port in Everett — was cancelled by the Navy in early 2026, throwing the future of Naval Station Everett into genuine uncertainty. The station has operated since 1994 and currently homeports surface combatants including destroyers from Destroyer Squadron 9. But the frigate cancellation removed the clearest growth path for the station’s future, and Snohomish County isn’t sitting quietly.
The Military Affairs Committee
Snohomish County has rebooted its Military Affairs Committee specifically to fight for NAVSTA Everett’s future. The committee represents county, city, and community voices advocating directly to the Pentagon and Congressional delegation for the station’s continued relevance and investment. Everett’s Congressional representative Rick Larsen — the ranking member on the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee and a senior voice on aviation and military matters — is a key ally in this fight.
What NAVSTA Everett Provides the Region
Naval Station Everett is one of the Navy’s most strategically positioned installations on the Pacific coast. It provides deep-water pier access capable of supporting the Navy’s largest surface ships, proximity to Puget Sound Naval Shipyard in Bremerton for maintenance, and co-location with the broader Puget Sound military ecosystem that includes Naval Air Station Whidbey Island and Joint Base Lewis-McChord. The station’s economic impact on Snohomish County is measured in thousands of jobs — active duty, civilian, and contractor positions — plus the military families that fill Everett’s schools, businesses, and housing market.
What Comes Next
The Navy has not announced plans to reduce NAVSTA Everett’s operational footprint. Current homeported vessels continue to deploy and return. The concern is long-term: without a clear future program anchoring the station, its strategic value could erode in future budget cycles. The Snohomish County Military Affairs Committee is building the advocacy case now — before that happens — to ensure the Pentagon sees Everett as the right place for whatever the next generation of Pacific-facing surface combatants looks like.
How the Community Can Help
Military families and community members who want to support NAVSTA Everett’s future can engage through Snohomish County’s government channels, contact Congressman Larsen’s office, and participate in local veterans organizations including American Legion Post 6 and the USO Northwest. Visibility matters — the more the county demonstrates that NAVSTA Everett is a deeply embedded community asset, not just a real estate footprint, the stronger the advocacy position becomes.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is NAVSTA Everett closing?
No. There is no announced closure or reduction. The concern is long-term strategic positioning after the Constellation-class frigate program was cancelled. The station continues to operate normally with currently homeported vessels.
What was the Constellation-class frigate program?
A new class of Navy frigates (FFG(X)) that were planned to replace older surface combatants and homeport on the Pacific coast, with Everett considered a prime location. The program was cancelled in early 2026.
What ships are currently at NAVSTA Everett?
NAVSTA Everett homeports surface combatants from Destroyer Squadron 9. Specific ship movements are confirmed via official Navy public affairs releases — we follow OPSEC guidelines and do not report operational details beyond what the Navy publicly releases.
How do I contact Snohomish County’s Military Affairs Committee?
Through Snohomish County’s government website at snohomishcountywa.gov. The committee represents county and community advocacy for military installations in the region.
If you’re a Boeing worker in Everett — or thinking about becoming one — here’s everything you need to know about the 737 North Line, the jobs it’s creating, and the timeline.
Boeing’s announcement that the North Line opens this summer is not a rumor or a possibility. Boeing confirmed it via official press release on April 7, 2026, CEO Kelly Ortberg toured the facility, and production preparation is already underway. This is happening.
The Positions Being Filled
Boeing is hiring hundreds of employees specifically for the North Line. Roles include: mechanics (electrical, structural, systems), quality inspectors, FAA-facing customer coordinators, production leaders, and line flow specialists. The staffing model pairs new hires with experienced teammates — if you’ve been hoping to break into Boeing, this is one of the more accessible entry points the company has created in years, precisely because they’re building the team from scratch and mixing experience levels intentionally.
Training Is at Renton, Then You Come Home to Everett
All North Line workers — even 40-year veterans — are completing structured training at the Renton 737 facility before transitioning to Everett. Boeing is treating this seriously: the 737 build process is different enough from the widebody work Everett has historically done that even experienced mechanics need to learn the system. The structured on-the-job training in Renton pairs new hires directly with experienced mechanics for hands-on learning before anyone touches a North Line airplane. “Even folks like me who have been around for a long time are in Renton now getting familiar with the program,” said John V., a nearly 40-year Boeing vet now serving as FAA and customer coordinator for the North Line.
The Union Dimension
The IAM District 751 (International Association of Machinists) represents Boeing’s production workers in Everett and is the primary union for the mechanics building the North Line. The SPEEA (Society of Professional Engineering Employees in Aerospace) represents Boeing’s engineers and technical staff. Both unions have members working on the North Line preparation. Boeing’s relationship with both unions has been through significant turbulence since the 2024 strike, so it’s worth watching how the North Line’s workforce contracts and expectations are structured as it scales up. Workers with union questions should contact IAM 751 at iam751.org or SPEEA at speea.org directly.
The Economic Ripple
Boeing employs more than 30,000 people on the Everett campus. Each new production position at Boeing typically supports multiple jobs in the local economy — suppliers, housing, transportation, food service, and retail. The North Line adds to that foundation at a moment when Everett is simultaneously seeing the Port waterfront boom, the downtown stadium development, and the Millwright District buildout. The aerospace and real estate stories in this city are connected: the workers who fill those North Line jobs are the people who will live in those Millwright apartments and eat at those Restaurant Row tables.
How to Apply
Boeing posts open positions at boeing.com/careers. Search for Everett, WA positions with terms like “737 assembly,” “production mechanic,” or “quality.” The North Line hiring is active now — Boeing stated in its April 2026 release that it is in the process of hiring and training hundreds of teammates. Don’t wait for the summer opening announcement to apply.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Boeing really hiring for the Everett 737 North Line right now?
Yes. Boeing confirmed in its April 7, 2026 press release that the focus is now on hiring and training hundreds of teammates. Apply at boeing.com/careers and search for Everett positions.
Do I need 737 experience to work the North Line?
No. Boeing is hiring new employees alongside experienced workers and providing 12+ weeks of structured training at Renton before transitioning to Everett. Relevant aerospace or mechanical experience helps but the program is designed to build expertise from scratch.
Which union covers North Line mechanics?
IAM District 751 covers production mechanics. SPEEA covers engineers and technical staff. Contact iam751.org or speea.org for current contract and membership information.
When does the North Line start production?
Summer 2026, starting at Low Rate Initial Production (LRIP) for FAA conformity demonstration. Full integration into Boeing’s overall 737 flow follows after FAA sign-off.
Boeing is opening its 737 North Line at the Everett factory this summer — and it is a bigger deal for this city than almost anything else happening in 2026.
This is the first time in aviation history that a 737 MAX will be assembled outside of Boeing’s Renton facility. The North Line is the fourth 737 production line Boeing is operating — three are in Renton — and it occupies space in the Everett factory that used to build 787 Dreamliners before Boeing moved that production to South Carolina in 2021. CEO Kelly Ortberg recently toured the facility. Boeing confirmed operations begin this summer.
What the North Line Is
The North Line will initially produce the 737-8, 737-9, and 737-10 — all MAX variants. It’s been designed as an exact replica of the Renton production system, with one key difference: a specialized 737 Wing Transport Tool that ferries partially completed wings to Everett for final assembly. Boeing is starting the line at Low Rate Initial Production (LRIP) — a deliberately slow ramp intentionally built to allow additional quality checks before FAA sign-off under Boeing’s production certificate PC700. After LRIP, the North Line gets fully integrated into Boeing’s overall 737 flow, unlocking production capacity above 47 aircraft per month. The long-term target is 63 MAX per month across all four lines.
Who’s Building the Team
Boeing is staffing the North Line with a mix of new hires and experienced employees from Renton, Everett, and Moses Lake. The knowledge transfer approach is intentional — veteran mechanics who spent careers on 747s, 767s, and 777s are now training on 737 systems in Renton before coming back to run the Everett line. John V., a nearly 40-year Boeing veteran with experience across all three widebody programs, is transitioning to the role of FAA and customer coordinator for the North Line. “This will be my first time working on the 737 program,” he said. “But we are doing the training right.”
Among the first hired specifically for the line were Jaden Myers and Alondra Ponce, who completed 12 weeks of foundational training followed by structured on-the-job training in Renton. “Training was so positive and refreshing,” Ponce said. “It was different than any training I’ve done from other jobs.” Myers: “Opening a new production line is something special. So, we have to do it right.”
The 737 MAX 10 Angle
CEO Ortberg confirmed that the 737 MAX 10 — the largest 737 variant at 143 feet 8 inches, with capacity for up to 230 passengers — will be produced predominantly at the Everett North Line once FAA certification clears. The 737 MAX 10 is currently awaiting FAA certification, with Boeing expecting it to happen in 2026. By isolating the MAX 10 to Everett, the three Renton lines can maintain faster, more efficient flow on the -8 and -9 variants. Ortberg said the MAX 10 will naturally flow through the Everett factory at a slower pace than the other variants — which is exactly the point. “By isolating or providing that fourth line in Everett, it will allow us to let the three lines in Renton flow faster.”
What This Means for Everett Workers
More than 30,000 Boeing employees already work on the Everett campus. The North Line is hiring hundreds more — new positions in mechanics, quality, FAA coordination, and production leadership. Boeing is not relocating the entire 737 program from Renton. This is pure capacity addition. For Everett, that means new aerospace jobs landing in a city whose economy has been anchored by widebody programs that are now scaling down. The North Line is the bridge between Everett’s widebody past and its narrowbody future.
Frequently Asked Questions
When does the Boeing 737 North Line in Everett open?
Boeing has confirmed the North Line opens this summer 2026. It will initially operate at Low Rate Initial Production (LRIP) to demonstrate FAA conformity before scaling to full integration.
Has Boeing ever built 737s in Everett before?
No. This is the first time in the 737’s history — going back to 1967 — that it will be assembled outside of Renton. Everett has historically built only widebody jets: the 747, 767, 777, and 787.
How many 737s per month will Everett build?
Initially LRIP — a slow, checked ramp. After FAA conformity sign-off the line joins the overall 737 flow, pushing total production capacity above 47 per month. Long-term target across all four lines is 63 per month.
Is Boeing hiring for the North Line?
Yes. Boeing is hiring hundreds of employees for the North Line — a mix of new hires and transfers from Renton, Everett, and Moses Lake. Positions include mechanics, FAA coordinators, and production leaders.
What happened to the space where 787s were built in Everett?
Boeing moved all 787 production to its North Charleston, South Carolina facility in 2021, freeing the Everett bay for the new 737 North Line. The 747 line closed in December 2022 with the rollout of the final Queen of the Skies.
The Everett waterfront now has enough dining options that you can hop happy hour between four or five spots without moving your car. Here’s exactly where to go and when.
Restaurant Row at Port of Everett’s Waterfront Place has added five new tenants in the past six months. That critical mass means the waterfront is finally a legitimate evening destination — not just one good restaurant surrounded by empty buildings. Here’s how to make the most of it.
Tapped Public House — The Rooftop Opener
Location: Port of Everett Waterfront Place, second floor Vibe: Pacific Northwest brewpub, family-friendly, maritime-themed interior with octopus mural What to order: Craft beer on tap, the Bay Shrimp Roll (exclusive to this location), PNW-inspired scratch kitchen plates The move: Start here at opening, grab the rooftop before it fills up. The rooftop deck is the largest on the Everett waterfront in Snohomish County — panoramic marina and Possession Sound views with roll-up doors when weather cooperates. Floor-to-ceiling windows year-round. This is your 5pm stop. Hours: Check current hours at portofeverett.com — opened March 2, 2026
Rustic Cork Wine Bar — The Wind-Down
Location: Port of Everett Waterfront Place, Fisherman’s Harbor Vibe: Wine bar, quieter, more intimate than Tapped What to order: Natural wines, curated small plates The move: After Tapped’s rooftop energy, Rustic Cork is the decompression. Opened December 2025, it’s settled into its waterfront rhythm. Good stop for a second glass before dinner.
Scuttlebutt Family Pub — The Institution
Location: 1205 Craftsman Way (adjacent to waterfront, short walk from Restaurant Row) Vibe: Classic waterfront brewpub, dog-friendly patio, family-friendly What to order: House-brewed ales, fish and chips, clam chowder, the Big Dumper Beer Cal Raleigh lager if it’s still on tap The move: Scuttlebutt’s patio overlooks the Port of Everett Marina. It’s been here for decades and it’s earned the loyalty. This is the comfort stop — especially if you’re bringing someone to the waterfront for the first time and want a guaranteed good time without any risk.
The Net Shed Fish Market and Kitchen — The Local’s Pick
Location: 1500 Seiner Drive, Fisherman’s Harbor Vibe: Coastal fish market and kitchen, heritage-inspired, outdoor patio What to order: Seasonal seafood, fresh catch preparations The move: The Net Shed opened December 2025 and has built a loyal following fast. The inspiration from the original commercial fishing net sheds of the historic Everett waterfront comes through in the design. Order the catch, eat on the patio, feel good about supporting something that’s actually connected to the place it’s in.
Fisherman Jack’s — The Established Anchor
Location: Port of Everett Waterfront Place Vibe: Asian-inspired waterfront dining, established Restaurant Row tenant What to order: Asian-fusion plates, cocktails The move: One of the original Restaurant Row tenants, Fisherman Jack’s has the most experience executing for a waterfront crowd. Good fallback if the newer spots have long waits.
Logistics: How to Run This Route
Park once — the Port of Everett waterfront has shared-use parking throughout Waterfront Place. The entire Restaurant Row circuit is walkable in under 10 minutes. Start at 5pm on Tapped’s rooftop, work down through Rustic Cork and the Net Shed by 7pm, finish at Scuttlebutt for dinner. That’s the full route. If you’re doing it on a Friday when Silvertips playoff games are on, the waterfront energy is noticeably better — people are charged up before the game and celebrating after.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is the best waterfront happy hour in Everett?
Tapped Public House has the best views with its rooftop deck. Scuttlebutt is the most established and reliable. The Net Shed is the best for fresh seafood in an authentic setting.
Is there parking at Port of Everett Restaurant Row?
Yes — shared-use parking is available throughout Waterfront Place. Park once and walk the entire Restaurant Row circuit on foot.
What’s the newest restaurant at the Everett waterfront?
Tapped Public House opened March 2, 2026. Marina Azul Cocina and Cantina and Menchie’s at the Marina are expected to open spring 2026, adding to the lineup.
Is the Everett waterfront good for a date night?
Yes — Rustic Cork Wine Bar and The Net Shed are the strongest date-night picks. Tapped’s rooftop at sunset is objectively impressive. The waterfront has enough variety that you can calibrate the vibe to the occasion.
Everett has one of the best brewery scenes in Snohomish County — and most people outside the city have no idea. Here’s your complete guide to hitting all the major stops in a single Saturday.
We’re not talking about a bar crawl. We’re talking about a curated tour of genuinely distinct brewing operations — each with a different vibe, a different specialty, and a different reason to exist. Start in the afternoon and pace yourself. There are eight stops worth making.
1. Scuttlebutt Brewing — 1205 Craftsman Way
Start here. Scuttlebutt is the institution — family-owned for decades, now in a purpose-built building overlooking the Port of Everett Marina on Craftsman Way. The waterfront patio is dog-friendly and one of the best outdoor drinking spots in the city. The menu is full brewpub fare: fish and chips, clam chowder, burgers, prime rib on dinner nights. Beer highlights include the Big Dumper Beer (their Cal Raleigh Mariners collab lager — light, crushable, perfectly marketed), the Wapiti IPA, and rotating seasonals. Hours: Mon–Thu 11am–9pm, Fri–Sat 11am–10pm, Sun 11am–9pm. Taproom at 3310 Cedar St also available for a more stripped-down experience.
2. At Large Brewing — 2821 Hewitt Ave
At Large is the craft enthusiast’s spot. A converted warehouse that used to house The Everett Herald printing operations — they brew on-site and specialize in growler and keg sales alongside taproom pours. On sunny days the west-facing roll-up doors open for a Puget Sound view that makes the beer taste 10% better. Cider options available alongside the beer. This is where you’ll find people who know what a dry-hopped saison is and have opinions about it.
3. Crucible Brewing / U-Neek and Crucible
Everett’s critically acclaimed craft brewery. Voted best brewery in Everett by local readers and earning raving fans across the region. Forward-thinking beers with unusual ingredients and techniques — this is not the place to order something safe. No food service, but food trucks frequently park outside. The staff loves what they do and it shows.
4. Obsidian Beer Hall — Downtown
One of Yelp’s consistently top-rated breweries in Everett for 2026. A spacious taproom with a large draft selection. Food is consistently well-done. If you’re doing the trail with a mixed group — some craft nerds, some casual drinkers — Obsidian is where everyone will be happy. Friendly staff, solid menu, no pretension.
5. 4 Stitch Brewing
A newer addition to the Everett scene with growing buzz. Rotating tap list with an emphasis on approachable styles done well. Worth a stop as the scene continues to develop.
6. Middleton Brewing — Everett Mall Way
The experimental stop. Middleton uses adjunct ingredients — coconut, peanut butter, fruit — in their beers, which is either your thing or it isn’t. If you’re curious, this is the place to try something genuinely different. Dog-friendly, serves pizza and paninis, and won’t judge you for ordering the peanut butter stout.
7. Three Bull Brewing
A solid community taproom making its presence felt in Everett’s growing brewery ecosystem. Friendly neighborhood vibe, good rotating draft selection.
8. Tapped at the Port — Port of Everett Waterfront
End here, specifically for the rooftop. Tapped Public House opened at the Port of Everett in March 2026 and has the largest waterfront rooftop deck in Snohomish County. Pacific Northwest-inspired scratch kitchen menu, floor-to-ceiling marina views, roll-up doors when the weather cooperates. The Bay Shrimp Roll is port-location exclusive. After a full day of brewery hopping, watching the marina from that rooftop is an objectively correct way to end the evening. Hours vary — check before heading over. Located at 1 Port of Everett Waterfront, Everett WA.
Practical Trail Notes
Designate a driver or use rideshare — there is no responsible version of this trail that involves driving between stops. Most breweries open between 11am–2pm on weekends. Plan 45–60 minutes per stop for a proper visit. The full trail in one day is ambitious; splitting into a north Everett loop and a waterfront loop across two days is the smarter call if you want to do it right.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many breweries are in Everett WA?
At least eight operating craft breweries and taprooms as of spring 2026, making Everett one of the better craft beer cities in Snohomish County.
What is the best brewery in Everett?
Scuttlebutt is the institution with the best waterfront setting. Crucible (U-Neek and Crucible) has the strongest reputation among craft beer enthusiasts. At Large is the pick for taproom atmosphere. Tapped at the Port wins for views.
Which Everett brewery is dog-friendly?
Scuttlebutt’s waterfront patio is dog-friendly. At Large and Middleton are also dog-welcoming. Call ahead to confirm patio availability seasonally.
Where is Scuttlebutt Brewing located?
1205 Craftsman Way, Everett WA 98201. There’s also a taproom at 3310 Cedar St. Hours: Mon–Thu 11am–9pm, Fri–Sat 11am–10pm, Sun 11am–9pm.
If you haven’t been to Quán Ông Sáu yet, that’s on you — this downtown Everett Vietnamese restaurant quietly opened in December 2025 and it’s the real deal.
Located at the former Hunan Palace building in downtown Everett, Quán Ông Sáu (pronounced roughly “kwan ong sow”) translates to “Mr. Six’s Restaurant” or “Uncle Six’s Eatery” — a nickname for the owner whose vision is straightforward: authentic Vietnamese street food, no shortcuts, for the Everett community. Two years in the making, the space is now open and it’s operating as both a café and a full sit-down restaurant, which is a combination you don’t see often.
The Café Side
The café at Quán Ông Sáu covers Vietnamese coffee in its full range — from classic cà phê sữa đá (iced with sweetened condensed milk) to egg coffee, which is a Hanoi specialty that deserves its own article. The tea selection is equally serious. There’s also a kiosk for to-go orders and online ordering through Chowbus if you’re in a hurry. The café space gets a lot of natural light and the staff is genuinely warm — we’re told “friendly” is an understatement.
The Restaurant Side
About 6,000 square feet total, so there’s actually room to breathe — a rarity in downtown Everett. The menu is built around Vietnamese street food classics. The banh mi is there, the pho is there, and the rice plates are what you’d expect from a place where the kitchen clearly has a point of view. The Yelp crowd has been vocal: one early diner described adding a fried egg to the banh mi as essential. We’ll take that note seriously.
Why This Matters for Downtown Everett
Downtown Everett’s restaurant scene has been building momentum for a few years, but Vietnamese dining has been underrepresented relative to what the city’s demographic makeup would suggest. Casino Road has long been the hub for Southeast Asian food in Everett — Quán Ông Sáu brings that tradition into the downtown core where it’s accessible to office workers, arena-goers, and residents who aren’t making the cross-town trip for lunch.
Practical Details
Quán Ông Sáu is located at the former Hunan Palace site in downtown Everett. Online ordering is available through Chowbus. The café runs during daytime hours. Call ahead or check their social channels for current hours as they settle into their post-soft-opening rhythm.
Frequently Asked Questions
What type of food does Quán Ông Sáu serve?
Authentic Vietnamese street food — banh mi, pho, rice plates, and Vietnamese coffee including egg coffee. The restaurant also operates a café side with a full range of Vietnamese coffees and teas.
Where is Quán Ông Sáu located?
In downtown Everett at the former Hunan Palace building. It’s a 6,000-square-foot space with indoor café seating and a full restaurant area.
Can I order online?
Yes — online ordering is available through Chowbus. There’s also a to-go kiosk inside the restaurant.
When did it open?
Quán Ông Sáu held a soft opening in December 2025. As of spring 2026 it is fully operational.
What makes it different from other Vietnamese restaurants in Everett?
It’s the only authentic Vietnamese street food restaurant in downtown Everett with both a full café (including egg coffee) and a sit-down dining room. Most Vietnamese options in Everett are concentrated on Casino Road.
Waterfront Place is entering its most significant construction phase yet — and if you haven’t been down to the waterfront recently, the pace of change will surprise you.
Here’s a complete rundown of every major active project, opening, and construction milestone happening at Port of Everett’s Waterfront Place right now, as of April 2026.
Restaurant Row: What’s Open, What’s Coming
The Port has completed two new restaurant buildings in Fisherman’s Harbor within the last six months. Current open businesses: Fisherman Jack’s (established), South Fork Baking Company (established), Rustic Cork Wine Bar (opened December 2025), The Net Shed Fish Market and Kitchen (opened December 2025), Tapped Public House (opened March 2, 2026 — rooftop deck is legitimately great). Coming spring 2026: Marina Azul Cocina and Cantina (family-owned Mexican from the Casa Azul team in Woodinville) and Menchie’s at the Marina frozen yogurt. One last parcel remains — the Port is seeking a high-end steakhouse or experiential dining concept to build out the final corner spot with boat-in access and a required rooftop deck.
The Millwright District is the most transformative phase of Waterfront Place. Developer LPC West (Lincoln Property Company’s Pacific Northwest arm) is breaking ground in 2026 on 300+ waterfront apartments alongside the Millwright Loop roadway, which completed construction in 2025. The office component is already in pre-leasing — up to 120,000 square feet of Class-A waterfront office space in up to three interconnected buildings with rooftop terraces, structured parking, and direct access to the marina promenade. This is the piece that turns Waterfront Place from a destination into a neighborhood.
The New Sculpture: A Girl, a Photo, and 80 Years of Everett History
One of the quieter additions to the waterfront this year is worth stopping to find. In February 2026, the Port unveiled a new bronze-cast sculpture along the Central Marina esplanade — a girl gazing out over the marina, inspired by a well-known 1940s photograph of a young Everett girl doing exactly that. The sculptor, Sultan-based artist Kevin Pettelle, also created the “Fisherman’s Tribute” sculpture near Scuttlebutt. Pettelle said this is among the last bronze pieces he will make in his career. The girl in the original photograph, it turned out, is a living Everett resident — she recognized her green plaid jacket and brown saddle shoes when Port staff shared the image with her. Find the sculpture near Pacific Rim Plaza and Boxcar Park on the Central Marina esplanade.
Marina Infrastructure: Guest Dock 1 and the Boat Launch
The Port’s 2026 capital plan includes $100,000 to begin reconstruction of Guest Dock 1 and upgrades to marina systems. Separately, the Port secured a $1 million grant from the Washington State Recreation and Conservation Office to fund renovation work at the Jetty Landing Boat Launch — the state’s largest public boat launch. In-water construction is anticipated to start in 2027. The new fuel dock, which opened in 2025, is operational.
Upcoming: Cleanup Day and Summer Events Season
The Port’s 32nd annual Marina and Jetty Island Cleanup Day is April 18 from 9 a.m. to noon — a free volunteer event with supplies provided. After that, the waterfront shifts into its summer events season: 90+ annual waterfront events including weekly summer concerts, the July Jetty Island ferry opening, and the annual holiday celebrations and festivals. The Jetty Island public ferry typically runs from late June through Labor Day.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many restaurants are at Waterfront Place right now?
14 cafes, breweries, and restaurants are currently operating, with Marina Azul and Menchie’s at the Marina expected to open spring 2026, and one final high-end parcel still available.
When does the Millwright District start construction?
2026. The residential component — 300+ apartments — is breaking ground this year. The office pre-leasing is already underway with Lincoln Property Company.
Where is the new Port sculpture?
On the Central Marina esplanade between Pacific Rim Plaza and Boxcar Park. It’s a bronze-cast girl gazing over the marina, inspired by a 1940s photograph. The sculptor is Kevin Pettelle of Sultan, WA.
When does the Jetty Island ferry open?
Typically late June through Labor Day for general public access. The April 18 cleanup day is one of the few chances to visit the island outside that window.
When will the Jetty Landing Boat Launch renovation start?
In-water construction is anticipated to begin in 2027. The Port secured a $1 million RCO grant to fund the renovation of the state’s largest public boat launch.
The Port of Everett is hosting its 32nd annual Marina and Jetty Island Cleanup Day on Saturday, April 18 — and they need volunteers. If you’ve ever wanted to walk Jetty Island and actually feel useful while doing it, this is your weekend.
The cleanup runs from 9 a.m. to noon, rain or shine (this is Everett — assume rain). Volunteers meet at the Fishermen’s Tribute Plaza, across from Bluewater Distilling, at the Port of Everett waterfront. Registration is encouraged but not required. Sign up at portofeverett.com/marinacleanup to help the Port plan.
What You’re Actually Signing Up For
Last year, more than 170 volunteers picked up 1,175 pounds of litter across nearly 100 acres of waterfront and the Port’s 2-mile-long Jetty Island. That’s a meaningful number — Jetty Island is Everett’s best free outdoor amenity and the most Puget Sound-connected public space in Snohomish County. Keeping it clean is a genuine civic act, not just a photo opportunity.
The Port provides gloves, trash bags, litter pickers, and snacks. You show up in clothes you don’t mind getting dirty and boots that can handle beach and marina terrain. Children are welcome as long as a parent or guardian accompanies them.
Getting to Jetty Island
Limited transportation to and from Jetty Island will be provided by Everett Community College’s Ocean Research College Academy on a first-come, first-served basis. If you want to volunteer on the island rather than the marina side, get there early. The ferry fills up and there’s no guarantee of a spot if you arrive late.
For volunteers staying on the marina side, the Fishermen’s Tribute Plaza and surrounding promenade area is accessible by foot, bike, or car directly from the parking areas at Waterfront Place.
The Sponsors
This year’s “Waste Warrior” sponsors are Haley and Aldrich, Herrera Environmental Consultants, and Northwest Aerospace Technologies. If your organization is interested in sponsoring future events, contact the Port directly through portofeverett.com.
Why This Event Has Lasted 32 Years
The Port has run this cleanup every year since 1994. That’s not an accident — the waterfront is the Port’s core asset and a growing public destination, and the Port takes stewardship seriously. The same organization that’s spending $1 billion on Waterfront Place development is also the one organizing community cleanup days and replanting shoreline habitat. Both things are real and both matter.
Jetty Island is only accessible by ferry from late June through Labor Day for the general public. The cleanup is one of the few chances to get out there in April, when the island is quiet, the water is clear, and you can actually hear the birds over the crowd. It’s worth going for that reason alone, separate from the civic good.
Frequently Asked Questions
When and where is the cleanup?
Saturday, April 18, 2026 from 9 a.m. to noon. Meet at the Fishermen’s Tribute Plaza across from Bluewater Distilling at the Port of Everett waterfront.
Do I need to register?
Registration is encouraged but not required. Sign up at portofeverett.com/marinacleanup to help the Port plan supplies and transportation.
Is there transportation to Jetty Island?
Yes — Everett Community College’s Ocean Research College Academy is providing limited ferry transport on a first-come, first-served basis. Arrive early if you want to clean the island side.
What should I bring?
Wear clothes you can get dirty and footwear appropriate for beach and marina terrain. The Port provides gloves, trash bags, litter pickers, and snacks.
Can kids participate?
Yes — children are welcome as long as accompanied by a parent or guardian.
How much litter did volunteers collect last year?
More than 170 volunteers picked up 1,175 pounds of litter across nearly 100 acres of waterfront and the 2-mile Jetty Island in 2025.
The Port of Everett is searching for a flagship dining partner to build a high-end restaurant on the last available parcel along Restaurant Row at Waterfront Place — and the opportunity is unlike anything else on Puget Sound.
Parcel A7 sits on a prominent corner of the marina promenade at Fisherman’s Harbor, with panoramic views of Puget Sound, the Olympic Mountains, and 2,300 boat slips. The Port isn’t leasing an existing building — it’s seeking a tenant willing to design and build their own restaurant on a long-term ground lease, from the ground up.
What the Port Is Looking For
The Port has been specific: a high-end steakhouse or similarly upscale experiential dining concept. The site can accommodate a two-story building with up to 8,000 square feet of interior space, a required rooftop deck, valet parking, and an expansive outdoor patio. And here’s the detail that sets this apart — diners can arrive by boat through the adjacent guest dock. Marina-to-table dining, for real. The Grand Avenue Park footbridge also links the site directly to downtown Everett, making it walkable from the urban core.
“This is a one-of-a-kind opportunity to become part of Everett’s transforming destination waterfront,” said Catherine Soper, the Port’s Chief of Business Development and Tourism. “With strong year-round foot traffic, a bustling public marina, and a vibrant calendar of events, this space presents an exceptional business opportunity.”
Restaurant Row Is Almost Full
The Port has been on a restaurant opening tear. In the past six months: Rustic Cork Wine Bar opened December 2025, The Net Shed Fish Market and Kitchen opened December 2025, Tapped Public House opened March 2, 2026 with the largest waterfront rooftop deck in Snohomish County, and Marina Azul Cocina and Cantina and Menchie’s at the Marina are arriving this spring. That’s five new tenants in one build-out cycle, bringing Waterfront Place to 14 onsite cafes, breweries, and restaurants. Parcel A7 is the last significant vacancy in Fisherman’s Harbor — and the Port wants to cap it with something exceptional.
Why This Matters for Everett
Restaurant Row isn’t just a real estate play — it’s the front door of a $1 billion public/private redevelopment reshaping 65 waterfront acres. The Millwright District, the next major phase, is breaking ground now with 300+ waterfront apartments and up to 120,000 square feet of Class-A office space pre-leasing through Lincoln Property Company. That growing residential and workforce base is the long-term customer for whoever lands on A7. Waterfront Place logged more than 1.6 million site visits in 2024, with numbers expected to grow every year through full buildout.
A high-end steakhouse or experiential concept at that corner — with those views, boat-in access, and that foot traffic — would be genuinely new for Everett and possibly for Puget Sound.
How to Connect With the Port
There is no exclusive listing brokerage for this parcel, though prearranged broker commissions will be honored. Interested operators can contact Senior Property Manager Tara Hays at tarah@portofeverett.com.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where exactly is parcel A7?
On the marina promenade at Fisherman’s Harbor, Waterfront Place, Everett — at a prominent corner with highway and waterside visibility, adjacent to Hotel Indigo, connected to downtown by the Grand Avenue Park footbridge.
Can guests actually arrive by boat?
Yes. The site has a boat-in option through the Port’s adjacent guest dock — making marina-to-table dining genuinely possible at the West Coast’s largest public marina.
What type of restaurant is the Port seeking?
A high-end steakhouse or upscale experiential dining concept willing to design, build, and operate its own structure on a long-term ground lease.
How many restaurants are already at Waterfront Place?
14 onsite cafes, breweries, and restaurants as of spring 2026, with five more openings in the 2025–2026 wave. Parcel A7 is the final available spot at Fisherman’s Harbor.
How much foot traffic does the waterfront see?
More than 1.6 million site visits in 2024, with growth expected annually through full buildout of Waterfront Place.
By Will Tygart• Long-form Position
• Practitioner-grade
When Google launched the Universal Commerce Protocol at NRF in January 2026, the announcement was framed as an e-commerce story. Shopify, Walmart, Target, Visa — merchants and payment processors getting their systems ready for AI agents that shop, compare, and execute purchases without human intervention. That framing is correct but incomplete. UCP is not just a commerce standard. It is a template for how open protocols create movements.
The Restoration Carbon Protocol is a different kind of standard in a completely different industry. But when you understand what UCP actually does architecturally — and why it succeeded where dozens of previous e-commerce APIs failed — you start to see exactly how RCP gets from a 31-article framework on tygartmedia.com to an industry-wide adopted standard that BOMA, IFMA, and institutional ESG reporters actually depend on.
The mechanism is the same. The domain is different. And there is a version two of RCP that plugs directly into the UCP trust architecture — if the restoration industry moves in the next 18 months.
What UCP Actually Does That Previous Commerce APIs Didn’t
What UCP actually does that previous commerce APIs didn’t.
The history of e-commerce is littered with failed attempts at standardization. Every major platform — Amazon, eBay, Shopify, Magento — built its own API. Merchants implemented each one separately. Integrators spent years building custom connectors. The problem was not technical. The problem was trust and authentication. Every API required a bilateral relationship: the merchant trusted this specific buyer’s agent, that agent trusted this specific merchant’s data. Scaling to the open web required n² trust relationships. It never worked.
UCP solved this with a different architecture. Instead of bilateral trust, it established a protocol layer — a shared standard that any compliant agent and any compliant merchant can speak without a pre-existing relationship. An AI agent that implements UCP can query any UCP-compliant catalog, check any UCP-compliant inventory, and execute against any UCP-compliant checkout — not because it has a relationship with that merchant, but because both parties speak the same authenticated protocol.
The authentication is the product. UCP’s standardized interface means that a merchant’s decision to implement the protocol is simultaneously a decision to trust any UCP-authenticated agent. The trust is embedded in the standard, not in the bilateral relationship.
Google’s Agent Payments Protocol (AP2), which sits alongside UCP, formalized this with “mandates” — digitally signed statements that define exactly what an agent is authorized to do and spend. The mandate is the credential. Any merchant who accepts UCP mandates accepts a verifiable statement of agent authorization without knowing anything specific about the agent that issued it.
That architecture — open protocol, embedded authentication, mandate-based trust — is exactly what the restoration industry needs for Scope 3 emissions data. And RCP v1.0 has already built the content layer. The question for v2 is whether to build the authentication layer.
The RCP Authentication Problem (That UCP Already Solved)
The RCP authentication problem UCP already solved.
RCP v1.0 produces per-job emissions records — JSON-structured Job Carbon Reports that restoration contractors deliver to commercial property clients for their GRESB, SBTi, and SB 253 reporting. The framework is solid. The methodology is sourced and auditable. The schema is machine-readable.
But right now, there is no authentication layer. A property manager who receives an RCP Job Carbon Report from a contractor has no way to verify that the contractor actually follows the methodology, uses the current emission factors, or has gone through any validation process. They have to trust the contractor’s word — which is exactly the problem that makes Scope 3 data from supply chains unreliable for ESG auditors.
This is the bilateral trust problem all over again. The property manager trusts this specific contractor’s data. That contractor trusts this specific property manager’s reporting process. It does not scale to a portfolio of 200 contractors across 800 properties.
UCP solved the equivalent problem in commerce. The RCP organization — whoever formally governs the standard — can solve the same problem in ESG supply chain reporting with an analogous architecture.
What RCP Certification Could Look Like in a UCP-Style Architecture
Imagine a restoration contractor completes an RCP certification process. They demonstrate that they collect the 12 required data points, apply the current emission factors, produce Job Carbon Reports in the RCP-JCR-1.0 schema, and maintain source documents for seven years. The RCP organization validates this and issues a cryptographically signed certification credential — an RCP Mandate.
The RCP Mandate is the contractor’s credential. It is not issued to a specific property manager. It is not dependent on a bilateral relationship. It is a verifiable statement, signed by the RCP authority, that this contractor’s emissions data meets the methodology standard. Any property manager, ESG platform, or auditor who accepts RCP Mandates can trust the data from any RCP-certified contractor — not because they know that contractor, but because the standard’s authentication is embedded in the credential.
This is precisely how UCP mandates work in commerce. The signed statement creates protocol-level trust that does not require a pre-existing relationship.
The downstream effects are the same as in commerce:
For contractors: RCP certification becomes a competitive signal that travels with the data. An RCP Mandate delivered with a Job Carbon Report tells the property manager’s ESG team: this data does not need to be validated separately. It has already been validated by a recognized standard.
For property managers: They can accept RCP-certified contractor data directly into their ESG reporting workflows without manual review. The certification is the audit trail. Measurabl, Yardi Elevate, and Deepki — the ESG data management platforms most of them use — can be built to accept RCP Mandate credentials alongside RCP JSON records and flag them automatically as verified-methodology data.
For ESG auditors: A property portfolio where all restoration contractor data comes from RCP-certified vendors is auditable without going back to each contractor. The mandate chain is the evidence. Limited assurance under CSRD or SB 253 becomes a single check — are these vendors RCP-certified? — rather than a vendor-by-vendor methodology review.
For the industry: Certification creates a selection mechanism. Property managers who require RCP-certified vendors in their preferred contractor agreements are no longer asking for a one-off document. They are asking for protocol compliance — the same way a merchant asking for UCP compliance is not asking for a custom integration, they are asking for standards adoption.
The Protocol Stack for RCP v2
Following the UCP architecture model, a complete RCP v2 would have three layers — matching the commerce, payments, and infrastructure layers of the agentic commerce stack:
Layer 1: The Data Layer (Already Built — RCP v1.0)
The methodology, emission factors, JSON schema, five job type guides, audit readiness documentation, and public API. This is the equivalent of UCP’s catalog query and inventory check layer — the standardized interface for what data is produced and how it is structured. RCP v1.0 is complete at this layer.
Layer 2: The Authentication Layer (RCP v2 Target)
The certification program, the mandate credential, the verification mechanism. This is the equivalent of UCP’s trust and authentication architecture — the layer that makes data from one party trusted by another without a bilateral relationship. Key components:
RCP Contractor Certification: documented audit of data capture practices, schema compliance, emission factor vintage, and source document retention
RCP Mandate: cryptographically signed certification credential, issued per contractor, versioned to the RCP release used, with an expiration and renewal cycle
Mandate verification endpoint: a public API (building on the existing tygart/v1/rcp namespace) where any platform can POST a mandate token and receive a verified/not-verified response with credential metadata
Certified contractor registry: a public directory of RCP-certified organizations, queryable by name, state, and certification status
Layer 3: The Infrastructure Layer (RCP v2 Target)
The machine-to-machine data exchange infrastructure — the equivalent of MCP and A2A in the agentic commerce stack. A contractor’s job management system (Encircle, PSA, Dash, Xcelerate) that natively implements RCP can transmit certified Job Carbon Reports directly to a property manager’s ESG platform without human intermediation. The report travels with the mandate credential. The platform verifies the credential, ingests the data, and flags it as RCP-verified — automatically. No email, no manual upload, no data entry.
This is what makes it a movement rather than a document standard. The data flows automatically between authenticated parties. The human steps are eliminated. The protocol becomes infrastructure.
Why Open Protocol Architecture Enables Movements
UCP didn’t succeed because Google built good documentation. It succeeded because Google made it open — any merchant can implement it, any agent can speak it, no license fee, no bilateral negotiation, no approval required. Shopify and a regional boutique retailer are equal participants in the UCP ecosystem because the protocol is the credential, not the relationship with Google.
That openness is what creates network effects. Every new UCP-compliant merchant makes the protocol more valuable for every agent. Every new UCP-compliant agent makes the protocol more valuable for every merchant. The standard grows because participation is self-reinforcing.
RCP v1.0 is already open. The framework is CC BY 4.0 — free to use, implement, and build upon. The API is public. The emission factors are published with sources. Any restoration company can implement it today without permission.
What RCP v2 adds is the authentication layer that makes open participation verifiable. The difference between “any company claims to follow RCP” and “any company can prove they follow RCP” is the difference between a document standard and a protocol. And the difference between a protocol and a movement is whether the infrastructure layer — the machine-to-machine data exchange — gets built.
The agentic commerce stack took 18 months from UCP’s launch to meaningful adoption in production commerce systems. The RCP timeline is not 18 months from today — it’s 18 months from the moment RIA, IICRC, or a major industry insurer formally endorses the standard. That endorsement is the equivalent of Shopify and Walmart signing on to UCP at NRF. It’s the signal that tells the rest of the ecosystem: this is the standard, build to it.
The Restoration Industry’s Unique Position
The restoration industry’s unique position.
BOMA and IFMA are working the problem from the property owner side — how do we get our vendor supply chains to report Scope 3 data? They don’t have the answer because the answer requires contractor-side infrastructure that commercial real estate organizations cannot build. They can mandate data. They cannot build the methodology.
The restoration industry can. The 12 data points are already defined. The five job type methodologies are already published. The JSON schema is live. The API is running. The audit readiness guide exists. The only missing component is the formal certification program and the mandate credential that makes all of it protocol-grade rather than document-grade.
This is what positions restoration as the leading industry in commercial property Scope 3 compliance — not just a participant but the infrastructure provider. The industry that built the standard that the property management industry depends on. That is a fundamentally different value proposition than “we report our emissions.”
The parallel to UCP is exact: Google didn’t just participate in e-commerce. They built the protocol layer that made agentic commerce possible at scale. The restoration industry, through RCP, can build the protocol layer that makes supply chain Scope 3 compliance possible at scale for commercial real estate. And unlike Google, the restoration industry doesn’t need to be invited to the table. The table was already set at tygartmedia.com/rcp.
What RIA Savannah Should Start
The conversation at RIA Savannah on April 27 isn’t about persuading the industry to care about carbon. It’s about presenting the infrastructure that already exists and asking whether the industry wants to formally govern it. The RCP v1.0 framework, the public API, the certification roadmap — these are things that exist today. The question for RIA leadership is whether they want the restoration industry to own the protocol layer for commercial property Scope 3 compliance, or whether they want to watch a property management trade association or a Canadian software company build something proprietary in their place.
The window is real. ESG data platforms are making vendor integration decisions now. Property managers are establishing preferred contractor Scope 3 requirements now. California SB 253’s Scope 3 deadline is 2027. GRESB assessments with contractor data coverage scoring are active this year. The infrastructure moment is not coming. It is here.
A movement needs three things: an open standard, an authentication layer, and a network effect. RCP v1.0 is the standard. The authentication layer is the RCP v2 roadmap. The network effect starts the moment an industry organization formally endorses the protocol and restoration contractors have a reason to get certified rather than merely compliant.
That is what UCP teaches us about RCP. The protocol is not the product. The authenticated, machine-readable, verifiable data infrastructure that emerges from the protocol is the product. And the industry that builds that infrastructure owns the category.
