Good morning, Everett.

Snohomish County Public Utility District will release extra water from Culmback Dam into the Sultan River on Saturday (increasing flows between 10 a.m. and noon); whitewater boaters must pre-register by 5 p.m. Thursday and use caution near higher flows.

UW researchers have launched PantryMap.org to study micropantries around Seattle, including in Kirkland, Everett and Port Madison+ sensor data shows each pantry gets about 20 visits and 30 lbs of donated food daily as part of an ongoing study of local food sharing and support.

A court ruled Monday to dismiss an Everett Community College appeal challenging a judge’s requirement for a board vote to close its Early Learning Center.

The college shuttered the center in June 2025 due to funding issues and held a vote to comply with the Open Public Meetings Act.

Everett Police honored fallen Officer Charles Edward Ray 120 years after death during a Peace Officers Memorial – Law Enforcement Medal of Honor Ceremony in Olympia earlier this month.

The department’s Honor Guard visited Washington D.C.—where his name appears on the National Law Enforcement Memorial—to ensure his sacrifice is remembered.

Everett Public Schools shut off several water taps after state testing found elevated lead levels, and temporary measures allow handwashing only at these spots while officials plan to replace the affected outlets by early August.

Shorewood Stormrays clinched their first state berth since 1999 with a 4+2 win in 11 innings at Phil Johnson Ballfields on Thursday as senior Ellie Van Horn struck out 17 batters; Stanwood also secured a state tournament spot with a 10+1 win over Meadowdale.

Everett softball lost 9-0 to Sedro-Woolley in the District 1 3A Championship game at Phil Johnson Ballfields on Thursday — Sedro-Woolley’s Kasandra Gonzalez struck out 15 batters in a no-hitter.

The team, which had secured a state tournament berth, now prepares for further competition.

Everett Silvertips took a 3 to 1 series lead in the WHL Championship by winning Game 4 at Art Hauser Centre on Wednesday.

With five goals and key plays from Zackary Shantz and Matias Vanhanen, they need one more win for their first title, with Game 5 set for Friday.

On Thursday, May 14, Lake Stevens baseball beat Jackson 5 to 2 after scoring three runs in the fifth, advancing to a Saturday loser-out game with Lake Washington in Everett.

Meanwhile, Edmonds-Woodway boys soccer shut out Snohomish to reach the state tournament.

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.

Geoff Tate's Operation: Mindcrime Finale

8-11 p.m. — Historic Downtown Everett Theater — Refunds up to 7 days before event — Experience the legendary album live in its grand finale performance.

Zailee Haze and Friends Live Show

7:30-11 p.m. — Lucky Dime — In person — Enjoy a night of diverse and energetic performances from Seattle's vibrant music scene.

2nd Annual Fundraising Car Show

9 a.m. – 3 p.m. — Sno-Isle TECH Skills Center — $30 pre-registration, $35 at the gate — Cruise by for some cool rides and good vibes while supporting education at Sno-Isle TECH.

Spring into Recovery 3: Aquasox vs Emeralds

6:30-9:00 p.m. — Broadway - Everett Community College — $2,500 goal — Support local recovery efforts while enjoying an exciting baseball matchup.

Fall Out Boy Tribute Night by Altered 2ks

8-11:30 p.m. — Tony V's Garage — No cover charge — Rock out to Altered 2ks and Centuries as they deliver an electrifying tribute to Fall Out Boy.

Disposable Zeros - Tribute to Metallica

7-11 p.m. — Tony V's Garage — VIP tickets offered — Experience a night of hard rock nostalgia with a tribute to Metallica.