Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 15th of July.
Good morning, Everett.
Sharing Wheels will host free bicycle repair clinics through September.
The next events are scheduled Thursday, July 23 from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. at Everett Public Library Evergreen Branch & Tuesday, July 28 from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. at Mariner Library.
The Mukilteo Garden and Quilt Tour will showcase six residential gardens including Mayor Joe Marine’s garden and 100 unique quilts.
The event runs Saturday and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. with $25 tickets available at several local venues.
The Schack Arts Center downtown received $515,000 from the Allen foundation, which announced the donation in late June, to expand art programs for at-risk teens.
The funding supported visual arts classes & internship pathways that build skills and confidence in local youth.
Port of Everett officials recapped major accomplishments and detailed future waterfront projects during Monday's Port Report at Hotel Indigo.
The report highlighted upgrades to Pier 3, shipyard electrification, mixed-use development in the Millwright District and additional transit, promising further economic growth.
Sno-Isle Libraries is asking voters to restore the levy to $0.47 per $1,000 assessed value on Aug.
4 to sustain library services and avoid cuts in staffing, hours, and programming (projected deficits could reach $1.9 million in 2027).
Port of Everett officials are urging federal agencies to implement an executive order that closes a loophole letting cargo ships dock in Canada — a workaround affecting roughly 800,000 containers and costing up to $500 million in revenue.
After June saw a 25% drop in national blood donations, the American Red Cross declared an emergency shortage for North Sound hospitals and Bloodworks Northwest will accept donations at its Everett location on Oakes Ave & patients risk delays in critical care if supply levels continue to fall.
EvergreenHealth Monroe will ask Monroe and Snohomish voters to approve Proposition 1 on Aug.
4 to issue up to $382M in bonds for a new hospital facility and expanded care in response to rising patient demand — the bond would be repaid with a small property tax increase.
Local horticulturist Trevor Cameron of Sunnyside Nursery in Marysville highlights new hydrangea varieties for summer, urging gardeners to explore options such as PG (Hydrangea paniculata) and Smooth (Hydrangea arborescens) at local garden centers; these easy care shrubs promise striking blooms all season.
Mukilteo native Turner Prewitt led Team Northwest as head coach to win its first gold medal in co-ed recreational basketball at the Transplant Games in Denver from June 18—23.
The team earned 94 total medals, marking a milestone in this biennial event.
The Snohomish 12U All-Stars won the state title with two wins over Woodinville and have punched their ticket to the Northwest Regional Tournament in Southern California (aired on ESPN+).
They are fundraising via GoFundMe, having raised $5,000 and aiming for $10,000 to cover the trip.
Candlelight Concert: The Lord of the Rings
60 minutes — Arctic Club Hotel — Limited edition tickets available — Experience the enchanting music of The Lord of the Rings trilogy in a candlelit setting.
wedi Table Top Event
8:00 a.m. — T & A Supply Company Inc — Free entry — Discover wedi's waterproof shower systems and meet the Technical Sales Manager for demonstrations.
Shawn O'Donnell's Aquasox Night
4:05 – 6:05 PM — Shawn O'Donnell's American Grill and Irish Pub — Complimentary tickets available — Enjoy a night of baseball with the Everett Aquasox as part of Founder's Week celebration.
Los Lobos & Los Lonely Boys Concert
7-8:30 p.m. — Kings Hall Everett — Tickets on sale May 1st — Experience a night of rock and blues with Grammy-winning legends and soulful performances.
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