Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 4th of April.
Good morning, Everett.
Everett man Percy Levy, a former inmate turned community advocate, was arrested on March 13 after a traffic stop led police to find a loaded handgun and drugs in his home—he was later moved to federal detention and a second suspect was also transferred by U.S. Marshals.
DeLon Lewis, the program specialist for Black students at Everett Community College, is one of 12 finalists for the Herald Business Journal’s Emerging Leaders Award — the winner will be named on April 8 — and he teaches a STEM course while hosting the Nubian Jam summer festival to build bridges that help students succeed.
WSU Extension Master Gardeners of Snohomish County will host the second session of The Perennial Path: A Walk & Talk Series on April 12th at noon at the Evergreen Arboretum & Gardens where Lee Borgatta will explain how to identify and care for bulbs and spring flowers.
The free event requires no registration and gives local gardeners a chance to ask questions and learn useful growing tips.
New walls were poured yesterday for the first phase of the Reservoir 3 Replacement Project at 6107 Berkshire Drive, where an 8-million gallon reservoir that stands 21 feet tall will help supply safe water for nearly 457,000 people.
Phase 1 is expected to finish by year's end, and phase 2 will replace the old 20-million gallon reservoir with a new 15-million gallon facility funded by utility bills + long-term bonds.
The Snohomish County Health Department in Everett is facing up to $3.4 million in federal grant cuts used for immunizations and disease prevention.
The cuts affect two grants—one for COVID-19 vaccines for children and another for outbreak detection—and the county confirmed its third measles case this year.
Everett Film Festival
12:30-5:30 p.m. — Village Theatre — Ticket prices vary — Celebrate 25 years of global cinema showcasing women's perspectives in a community-centric atmosphere with films and discussions.
WHL Playoffs - Home Game 1 at Everett Silvertips
12-4 p.m. — Angel of the Winds Arena — Ticket prices vary — Catch the excitement as the Everett Silvertips battle for playoff victory in Round 3.
WHL Playoffs - Everett Silvertips Home Game
12-4 p.m. — Angel of the Winds Arena — Tickets required — Catch the thrilling Round 3 matchup of the WHL Playoffs at home with the Everett Silvertips.
Quiet Riot Concert
7-8:30 p.m. — Historic Everett Theatre — Tickets available — Experience the legendary heavy metal band that topped the charts with their iconic album 'Metal Health'.
WHL Playoffs Game 3 - Everett Silvertips
12-4 p.m. — Angel of the Winds Arena — Ticket prices vary — Catch the excitement of the WHL playoffs as the Everett Silvertips strive for victory in Round 4.
Corpus Christi Tritons vs. Washington Wolfpack
4-8 p.m. — Angel of the Winds Arena — Tickets starting at $18 — Experience the exciting AFL rivalry live in Everett.
Ghulam Ali Farewell Tour 2025
6-11 PM — Historic Everett Theatre — Ticket prices vary — Experience the soul-stirring music of Ghulam Ali in a farewell performance.
KIN Sound Therapy Certification
10:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. — Kindred Healing Space — Pricing available — Get certified in sound therapy and empower your healing practices through immersive modalities.
All-City Fight Night - Return Of The Champions
7-11 p.m. — APEX Everett — Ticket prices vary — Experience an exciting night of boxing featuring local champions in a lively atmosphere.
Everett AquaSox Opening Ceremonies with Live Band Performance
4:05-8:05 p.m. — Funko Field — Ticketed event — Cheer for the band performing at the AquaSox game opening ceremonies and learn more about bagpipe and drum lessons.
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