Good morning, Everett.

Debut author Natasha Zimmers released Tiny Hiker in March 2026, a picture book inspired by her family hikes that uses playful text and vivid illustrations to invite children and families to explore local nature.

The 32-page book is available in hardcover & electronic formats from Orca Book Publishers.

School meal debts in Snohomish County have risen as Monroe School District owes $220K and Snohomish School District owes over $84K as of March, with Everett’s past debts remaining low.

Unemployment has led to fewer donations for unpaid meals and districts now rely on local food banks to assist families.

Two Snohomish County tourism advisory boards are accepting applications to fill five vacancies (four on the Tourism Promotion Area Board and one on the Lodging Tax Advisory Committee) as they seek lodging business representatives with community experience.

Interested candidates must have nonprofit or volunteer backgrounds to support local tourism growth.

Providence Regional Medical Center Everett will begin a new hospitalist partnership with California-based Vituity on July 29 after ending its 20-year deal with Optum, with current hospitalists transitioning to support patient care continuity at the center.

Everett AquaSox won a 5-2 game against Spokane at Everett Memorial Stadium on Tuesday.

Pitcher Taylor Dollard (27) led with strong pitching while the team rallied with four runs in the eighth inning to secure their series opener.

On Tuesday, Glacier Peak scored all six runs in the fourth inning against Jackson to win 6-4 and take first place in their league.

Key contributions came from players including Kalell Chim, JW Grose, Lucas Keller and Atticus Quist.

The Everett Silvertips won their Friday game with an overtime goal by Landon DuPont + advancing in the WHL playoffs; they will face the Penticton Vees starting Thursday + Saturday at Angel of the Winds Arena.

On Friday evening, Monroe Bearcats beat Snohomish Panthers 3-1 at the Panthers’ home pitch after both teams got yellow card warnings in a rough first period; Monroe improved to 4-1 while Snohomish fell to 3-6.

Monroe’s JV team also won 1-0.

MercyMe Wonder + Awe Tour

7-8:30 p.m. — Angel of the Winds Arena — Tickets available — Experience the powerful worship and chart-topping hits of MercyMe live in concert.

Downtown Planting Day

9:15 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. — Wetmore Theater Plaza — Free entry — Volunteer to transform street planters with vibrant flowers in this community gardening event.

Luau 5K, 10K & Half Marathon

8:30 AM – 12:30 PM — Langus Riverfront Park — Registration required — Experience a tropical-themed race along the scenic riverfront.

Mini Wrestling All Stars Show

8-10 p.m. — Mall Way Event Center — Tickets required — Experience a night of thrilling mini wrestling action at Little Mania Wrestling.

Snohomish Women's Run

Flat and fast courses — Rotary Park — Registration required — A celebration of strength and community for all runners along the scenic Snohomish River.

Dana Gould Comedy Show

8-10 p.m. — Historic Downtown Everett Theater — $20-35 — Enjoy an evening of laughs with international touring headliner Dana Gould and host Cory Michaelis.