Good morning, Everett.

Madison Family Shelter—formerly Faith Family Village—reopened April 21 after a nearly five month break and now offers temporary housing for eight families for 90 days.

Within 16 days, one family moved into permanent supportive housing while four shelter units are already full.

A roughly 20-foot cabin cruiser sank near Howarth Park in Possession Sound Wednesday at around 1:10 p.m.—a good Samaritan rescued one person while emergency responders including a Coast Guard helicopter, rescue boats and fire rescue swimmers continued searching for three others.

At a board meeting on May 20, parents, educators and community members criticized Everett Community College for closing its Early Learning Center, which currently serves 71 children and is set to shut by June 30 due to funding problems.

Board chair Jerry Martin defended the move—citing unsustainable deficit projections and lost state funds—while critics said the decision was made without proper consultation with staff and parents.

Travelers in Washington are preparing for a busy Memorial Day Weekend as over one million residents plan to drive from Friday, May 23 to Monday, May 26 while 44 million people are expected to hit the road nationwide.

WSDOT advises leaving early—before 10 a.m. on Friday—and recommends avoiding peak traffic times on Monday to keep trips smooth.

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.

Pay Dirt: The Story of Supercross

7-9 p.m. — Historic Everett Theatre — Tickets required — Explore the dramatic journey of Supercross through captivating stories and legendary figures.

Washington Blues Society 2025 Best of the Blues

4-8 p.m. — APEX Everett — Meal included — Celebrate the best in local blues with live performances and awards honoring legends and newcomers alike.

Edmonds Arts Festival

10-7 p.m. — Frances Anderson Center — Free entry — Celebrate art and creativity with local and national artists in a beautiful outdoor setting.

First Time Homebuyer Class

10 AM – 3 PM — Scuttlebutt Brewing — Free lunch included — Gain essential knowledge on home buying from local experts at this interactive class.

Marysville Strawberry Festival

4-10 p.m. — Asbery Athletic Field — Free entry — Celebrate with carnival rides, live music, and delicious strawberry treats at this fun-filled multi-day festival.

Sklar Brothers Comedy Show

8-10 p.m. — Historic Everett Theatre — $20-35 — Experience an evening of comedy with internationally renowned headliners The Sklar Brothers and host Cory Michaelis.