Good morning, Everett.

Late Friday night, July 18th, a suspect stole a 2018 Pierce Enforcer Pumper from the 2900 block of Hoyt Avenue while firefighters attended a medical call and then drove it at high speed through north Everett, colliding with parked vehicles and damaging landscaping at five locations—no one was injured and the engine is now impounded while police search for the suspect.

Everett Public Works will start replacing an aging sewer line near Beverly Lake along 75th Street this month—this project will last about six months and may cause daytime noise and traffic disruptions for residents of Shoreside Village, Lakeside Apartments and Beverly Lake Village. Scheduled to finish by fourth quarter, the work will include temporary single-lane closures and limited parking.

Today, WSDOT crews begin a 14-week project on southbound I-5 from 41st to Boeing Freeway, closing up to four lanes and using detours plus replacing aging bridge joints and pavement markings.

In Seattle, northbound I-5 from I-90 to 45th Street remains closed through Monday for Ship Canal Bridge repaving while express lanes help manage northbound flow and ease delays for southbound commuters until mid-August.

A team of UW engineering students built a solution with smart scales, route optimization, and a real-time dashboard to help Snohomish County collect ballots after they mailed out yesterday.

County officials say the system — made for future elections — will be pilot tested soon to improve ballot collection.

A federal judge blocked a Washington law that would have required clergy to report child abuse or neglect learned in confession—this decision stops the law from taking effect on July 27.

Religious leaders can now keep confession details private as they follow their faith.

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.

An Evening with the NorthWest Tool Tribute

8-11 p.m. — The Ten-01 Pub — $10 cover at the door — Experience an electrifying tribute to Tool with heavy riffs and deep grooves in downtown Everett.