Good morning, Everett.

CVS filed state business licenses to buy 64 Rite Aid and Bartell Drugs stores in the Pacific Northwest, including the Snohomish Rite Aid at 205 Pine Ave and a Bartell store in Lake Stevens, and will rebrand 20 Bartell Drugs stores to CVS—final closing steps are expected mid- to late summer—as local permits are under review.

Edmonds police said community members found a dead body in Olympic View Park on Thursday evening — detectives found no current threat to public safety — and the medical examiner will decide the cause of death as investigators work on the case.

Everett Community College notified parents and teachers on May 7 that its Early Learning Center, which staff began preparing to close in March, will shut on July 1—leaving less than two months for families to make new arrangements.

College officials said the center faces financial difficulties with an expected $300,000 deficit—while a lawsuit alleging public meetings law violations is set for a hearing on June 25.

Edmonds Municipal Court staff have accelerated the Blake Vacate Project to clear drug possession convictions from 1986 to 2020 before state funding cuts take effect on July 1 (when support for refunds and administrative costs will drop by over 80%).

The project helps remove old records for many individuals and comes as legal aid funding also faces significant reductions.

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.

Bike Information Booth at the Farmers Market

10 AM – 3 PM — The Everett Farmers Market — Free entry — Discover bike info and swag while enjoying the local market atmosphere.