Good morning, Everett.

Electric Bike cyclist Paul Zuanich, a member of the ILWU, is starting a 30-day, 1,750-mile ride to raise funds for childhood cancer research and will visit Everett on June 6 at ILWU Local 32 Everett’s hall, 1016 Hewitt Ave.—He will then continue his ride through union ports on the West Coast and join the Bloody Thursday Memorial Picnic in San Pedro on July 5.

On Monday evening the Snohomish County Sheriff’s deputies responded to a shooting in the 13100 block of 21st Drive SE where two children were shot while spray-painting graffiti — a 20-year-old suspect fled on a motorized scooter before being taken into custody and the 11-year-old remains in critical condition while the 17-year-old was released from the hospital.

Everett’s garden arts festival—Sorticulture—will start Friday and will cover eight downtown blocks from Everett Avenue to Pacific Avenue.

The free event will run Friday and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and on Sunday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., featuring art classes, garden vendors, live music and gardening expert Ciscoe Morris who will appear at 1 p.m. at the Historic Everett Theatre.

Kirk Troberg, a community resilience coordinator at the state Department of Natural Resources, advised property owners to clean roofs and gutters and clear a 5-foot buffer around their homes ahead of a hot and dry summer wildfire season — key steps to reduce embers that can ignite fires. He added that neighborhoods can join the Firewise USA program to get free wildfire risk assessments — a measure that helps target ladder fuels and other hazards.

Snohomish County PUD is accepting applications for its TREE Power program until Monday, June 10th to fund tree-planting projects—grant amounts range from $7,500 to $15,000—and lower energy use while reducing building heat.

The program builds on last year's pilot that awarded grants to Arlington, Everett and Mukilteo.

Providence Regional Medical Center Everett told its 200 certified nursing assistants they must decide by Thursday whether to take a voluntary severance package—union members say they did not get enough details, and management cites financial challenges and the need to balance nurse staffing. The union has asked for bargaining while care staff worry this move may affect patient safety.

Providence Regional Medical Center Everett added a trained K-9 named Rubi and her handler to the Colby Campus Emergency Department to help reduce workplace violence.

Rubi began working with Security Officer Anthony Zepeda on May 19 — they will introduce the pair to the community at the AquaSox game on Tuesday, June 10.

Nine-year-old Blake Camus, a survivor of childhood heart disease, threw a ceremonial first pitch at Funko Field in Everett on May 31 during the AquaSox game against the Spokane Indians—he and nine-year-old Avery Hultz, a Kawasaki disease survivor, serve as Youth Heart Ambassadors with the American Heart Association.

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.

Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live Glow-N-Fire

2:30-4 p.m. — Angel of the Winds Arena — $20+ — Experience thrilling monster truck action with a fiery twist and gravity-defying stunts.

Scarabs Field Trip to McCollum Park

1:30-4:30 p.m. — McCollum Park Athletic Field — Free entry — Explore the fascinating world of insects and socialize with fellow enthusiasts during an informative field trip.