Good morning, Everett.

Everett Animal Shelter saved Merrill, a mastiff once marked for euthanasia, through a new behavior training program that teaches staff and volunteers to handle aggressive dogs.

Shelter director Glynis Frederiksen said the program is funded by a $53,000 grant + efforts to seek city funding to keep it running + the grant expires in December.

A 4 year old child in Lynnwood accidentally shot his mother Tuesday morning when he took his father's loaded gun—deputies said she suffered injuries that were not life threatening and the father was arrested for reckless endangerment and unsafe firearm storage.

HopeWorks has opened a new culinary kitchen at its Broadway station to provide job training and catering services, funded by a million-dollar grant from the Gates Foundation and additional local partners.

The kitchen was completed in March, began operations in April, and will be celebrated next week during a summer dinner (where the HopeWorks and Housing Hope boards will combine).

Today, Washington state banned the sale and transport of English ivy and Atlantic ivy by adding them to a list of 19 noxious weeds — retailers must stop selling these invasive plants by Aug 9 — because they harm local forests.

The League of Women Voters of Snohomish County and the 2025 Forum Partnership Coalition have produced candidate forums for local races including the Everett mayor and council contests ahead of the primary election.

Recordings are available on KSER 90.87 FM and online—upcoming sessions in Lynnwood, Mountlake Terrace, Granite Falls and Edmonds will air on their scheduled dates.

Snohomish County Elections will mail primary ballots to about 470,000 registered voters this week for the August 5 Primary.

Voters must register or update their registration by July 28 and can return ballots by mail or drop them off at one of 35 ballot drop boxes open until 8 p.m. on Election Day.

On July 9, Snohomish United clinched a spot in the USL2 playoffs after beating Tacoma Stars 5-1 (at the Snohomish Stocker Soccer Fields).

Aaron Leon scored three goals (with Declan Mcglynn and Eric Lagos adding one each) to secure the win.

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.

The Color Purple Musical

12:00 – 1:30 PM — Village Theatre — Check venue for pricing — Experience a heartwarming journey of life, hope, and the healing power of love through music.

Breakthrough Basketball Skills Camp

July 28-30 — Everett Community College Walt Price Student Fitness Center — Fee required — Enhance your basketball skills with high-intensity drills and character building.

4 Days Paddling, Camping, and Hiking at Ross Lake

Jul 31 – Aug 3 — Green Lake Park & Ride — Approximately $50 cash needed — Experience a four-day adventure of paddling and hiking in beautiful Ross Lake.