Good morning, Everett.

At a Thursday meeting, the school board selected Anna Marie Laurence to fill the vacant seat left when Caroline Mason resigned on March 11.

Laurence, a former prosecutor who serves on a nonprofit board in Seattle, will serve until December and plans to run in the November election—her selection came after a five-hour meeting—.

Everett will hold an open house on May 8 from 6—8 p.m. at the Carl Gipson Center to ask for ideas on the new Comprehensive Plan that aims to grow the city by 65,000 residents — the draft plan calls for 36,500 new homes and the public can send comments until May 26.

Today at 11 p.m., WSDOT will close northbound SR 529 at the Steamboat Slough Bridge on Smith Island for mechanical work until 11 p.m. on May 6 and then again from May 9 to May 13, while southbound SR 529 stays open — city staff and WSDOT are coordinating messages and using portable signs to guide drivers and ease congestion on Monday and Tuesday.

Yesterday, the Snohomish County Council unanimously adopted legislation sponsored by Councilmember Nehring to limit RV parking on county roads to 72 hours—violators may face impoundment and the law will take effect 10 days after the County Executive’s signature.

Everett officials announced that starting May 6, Snohomish County police radio communications will be encrypted so public scanners will no longer pick up real-time updates—this $72 million upgrade will improve coverage and safety while fire and EMS channels remain accessible initially.

The City of Everett will begin roofing and structural improvements on one Reservoir 1 tank near 35th Street and Tulalip Avenue on May 5 — work will continue until June 27 — and a second tank will receive similar improvements in September.

In Everett, the City is installing a drainage detention pipe along Shore Avenue as part of the Edgewater Bridge Replacement Project and work will begin the week of May 12 and finish the week of May 19 with Granite Construction operating from 7 a.m.—5 p.m. Monday—Friday.

Property and emergency access will remain available despite expected loud and disruptive activity.

Everett Rock & Gem Show

10:00-5:00 — Gary D. Weikel Event Center — Free admission — Discover stunning crystals and geodes along with engaging kids’ activities and exhibits.

Snohomish Women's Run

8 AM – 12 PM — Rotary Park — Various registration fees — Celebrate 12 years of empowering women through running in a supportive community.

Fisherman's Village Music Festival

May 15-16 — APEX Everett — Ticket required — Celebrate local music with headliners LaRussell, La Luz, Blind Pilot, and The Dip.

Jersey Boys

12:30 PM – 11:59 PM — Village Theatre — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy the acclaimed musical directed by OBIE award-winning Michael Berresse!

The Dip at Fisherman's Village Music Festival

10:39 a.m. – 2:39 p.m. — Kings Hall Everett — Check event page for ticket info — Experience Seattle's Rhythm and Blues vibes with The Dip headlining a local festival alongside Blind Pilot and Parlor Greens.

Tea Party with Your Inner Child

3-5 p.m. — Awaken Yourself Crystal Shop & Shamanic Healing — Event is free — Connect with your inner child through tea, stories, and a shamanic drum journey.

Jersey Boys

7:00 AM – 12:30 PM — Village Theatre — Ticket prices vary — Experience the magic of Broadway with the OBIE award-winning Jersey Boys directed by Michael Berresse.

Jersey Boys Performance

7 a.m. — Village Theatre — Ticket prices vary — Experience the spectacular Jersey Boys directed by award-winning Michael Berresse.

The Alchemy Fair

10 AM – 4 PM — Angel of the Winds Arena — FREE Admission — Explore transformation and personal growth through a family-friendly event focused on holistic health and metaphysics.

Spokane Indians vs. Everett AquaSox

2:30-7:30 p.m. — Funko Field — Includes BBQ and swag — Enjoy a vibrant day of baseball featuring the AquaSox and Indians with tailgating festivities.