Opening of Port of Everett’s parking lot delayed

by DAVID PAN reporter @ yourbeacon net

Eric Arnold live d in Seattle for many years before he and his wife, Deb, relocated to Whidbey Island.

The Mukilteo/Clinton ferry became an integral part of their lives as they traveled back and forth from the island to the Seattle area.

During their travels, the Arnolds often stopped at Ivar’s on the waterfront for lunch or dinner. Earlier this summer, they noticed that Ivar’s was soliciting entries for a contest called “Where’s the Missing Ferry?”

The Washington State ferry terminal in Mukilteo had moved 400 yards east in December 2020, and the Port of Everett created a new parklet where the loading lanes use to sit.

With its tongue firmly planted in its cheek, Ivar’s posed the ultra-serious question: Where’s the missing ferry?

“We just recently moved to Whidbey Island, so the whereabouts of the ferry is of

The Port of Everett has been force d to delay the opening of its new parking lot across from Ivar’s.

In an email to Mayor Joe Marine and the Mukilteo City Council last week, Port of Everett CEO Lisa Lefeber said that unexpected permitting issues will delay the opening of the parking lot for at least 30 and possibly up to 120 days.

As a result, the Port also will delay the purchase of the property.

“Unfortunately, there was a snag with the permitting interpretation for the property that wasn’t anticipated,” Lefeber wrote. “We have been told this could delay opening of the lot up to 120 days, but hopefully more like 30 to 45 days. As a result, the