The Port of Everett was created in 1918. It is situated on Port Gardner Bay at the mouth of the Snohomish River and encompasses a portion of western Snohomish County, including the City of Everett and half of the City of Mukilteo, as well as unincorporated areas of the County.

The mission of the Port of Everett is to broaden and strengthen the economic base of the Port District by acquiring, constructing, operating, maintaining, and developing property which provides employment and an adequate return on investment while respecting the guidelines of good environmental planning. The Port is governed by a three-member board of commissioners who are elected by the voters of the Port District for six-year terms.