Good morning, Everett.

Everett hotels are watching FIFA World Cup games in Seattle starting June 15, while free watch parties at Boxcar Park from June 11 to 19 offer family fun.

Local businesses are preparing for more guests + data shows a surge in summer travel to Snohomish County.

The historic schooner Adventuress visited the Port of Everett on Saturday, May 16 and Sunday, May 17 as it hosted youth programs in maritime history and navigation.

The Sound Experiences nonprofit restored the 133-foot vessel for $2.3M+ and now offers engaging maritime lessons to local families.

Trevor Cameron, Certified Professional Horticulturist, will speak on color and contrast in shade gardens at Sunnyside Nursery on Saturday, May 23 at 10 a.m. He will offer advice on selecting bold foliage + pairing flowers with greenery to enhance local gardens.

Lynnwood officials agreed on Monday to gather community input on increasing the minimum wage above $17.13 per hour.

They plan to hold a roundtable after Labor Day to explore tiered approaches that would ease the impact on small businesses.

The AquaSox lost 9-2 to the Tri-City Dust Devils Tuesday night at (Everett Memorial Stadium) as Tri-City built a 6-0 lead in the first three innings.

Felnin Celesten extended his hitting streak to 23 games with a solo home run.

Earlier, the Silvertips clinched the WHL championship with a 7-2 win over the Prince Albert Raiders, highlighted by Shea Busch’s hat trick and Julius Miettinen being named playoff MVP.

Fans celebrated on Saturday at Everett High School, and the team will play in the Memorial Cup tournament later this month.

Voting is open for The Herald’s Prep Athlete of the Week covering May 10-16 (votes close at midnight Sunday, May 24) and the winner will be announced in next Wednesday’s paper.

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.

Waterfront Watch Party

4-11 p.m. — Boxcar Park — Free event — Enjoy waterfront views with a giant screen, food trucks, and activities for all ages.

Waterfront Watch Party

10 a.m. – 6 p.m. — Boxcar Park — Free entry — Celebrate summer with free watch parties featuring a giant screen, music, and activities for all ages.