On February 16, 1987, an arson fire broke out at the college's library that destroyed the main student services building and killed firefighter Gary Parks.

[4][5] In 2021, Elmer Nash pleaded guilty to the first-degree murder of Parks; he had been 12 years old at the time of the arson and admitted to starting it to conceal a theft.

[6] A new library and service building was opened in October 1988 at the same site and dedicated to Parks, who was honored with a statue in the courtyard.

[7] The building cost $8 million to construct and stock with new books, using funds from the state legislature and private donations.

[18][19] In addition to the college's main campus in north Everett, EvCC offers classes at its East County Campus in Monroe, Aviation Maintenance Technical School at Paine Field, Corporate & Continuing Education Center in south Everett, School of Cosmetology in Marysville, and at several other locations in north and east Snohomish County.

EvCC also offers professional development and career training options through its Corporate & Continuing Education Center.

Everett Community College has 11 athletic teams including baseball, softball, basketball, soccer, cross country, track and field, and volleyball.