Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 17th of June.
Good morning, Everett.
A 19-year-old man drowned while swimming at Eagle Falls near Index in Snohomish County on Thursday afternoon after suffering cramps—Sky Valley Fire responded around 6:45 p.m.—and he was pronounced dead at the scene.
Boeing and Airbus forecast over 42,000 new jets will be needed through 2044 as passenger travel grows and a rising middle class boosts demand—Boeing estimated 43,600 jets while Airbus projected 42,330 jets.
Boeing said passenger traffic will grow by 4.2% annually—leading to a shift where single-aisle planes will make up 72% of the fleet by 2044.
A BNSF Railway freight train fatally struck a pedestrian along the Edmonds waterfront on Sunday, June 15, causing major delays in Edmonds-Kingston ferry services — police said the train resumed moving around 6 p.m. after investigators began their work.
Adopt A Stream Foundation is teaming with Crane Aerospace & Electronics volunteers to install the first engineered logjam in North Creek Wednesday — the logjam is built to mimic a beaver dam to help salmon, trout and improve stream flows before fall rains, and the project will continue through the summer.
The Washington State Patrol is partnering with the Washington Traffic Safety Commission and other agencies to measure high-risk driving behavior on roads between SR 526 and 531 on I-5; the study uses data from Michelin Mobility Intelligence—tracking behavior from June 16 through July 31—to inform the deployment of Target Zero Trooper units.
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.
Summer Craft Fair at Scuttlebutt Taproom
2-8 p.m. — Scuttlebutt Brewery & Taproom — Free entry — Enjoy a festive summer afternoon with local crafts and food trucks in a family-friendly atmosphere.
The Color Purple Musical
2-6 p.m. — Village Theatre — Tickets start at $106 — Experience the captivating performances of this Broadway musical live on stage.
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