Good morning, Everett.

Today, Christian Sayre, 39, was sentenced by Snohomish County Superior Court to 109 years in prison for rape and indecent liberties charges after a long investigation linked his DNA to a 2020 sexual assault case and uncovered a notebook with over 30 potential victims — his crimes spanned more than two decades.

Everett City Council District 1 will hold a primary on Aug.

5 for an open seat after Mary Fosse decided not to run for reelection—five candidates, including Sam Hem, Mason Rutledge, Erica Weir, Bill Wheeler, and Steven Sullivan, are competing with the top two advancing to the November election. Voter registration updates are accepted until July 28 as candidates focus on public safety, affordable housing, and homelessness.

Everett City Council will hold primary elections on August 5 for the open District 4 seat as Liz Vogeli plans to leave, with candidates Alan Rubio, Niko Battle, and Luis Burbano presenting distinct ideas on public safety, housing, and community investments—voters must update registration by July 28 to be eligible to vote.

Snohomish County secured a $2 million federal grant (from a federal spending package) for the design of a $35 million upgrade at the Delta rail yard in north Everett to improve waste management and passenger rail service.

The project will add about 13,000 feet of new track (meant to reduce rail bottlenecks) as part of a three-phase plan.

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.

Third Thursday After Hours

5-6:30 p.m. — Budget Blinds of Mill Creek, Woodinville & Mukilteo — Free entry — Network with local businesses while enjoying drinks and food in a casual setting.

Billy Strings Concert

7:30-9:00 p.m. — Angel of the Winds Arena — Ticket information available — Experience the exquisite sound of GRAMMY Award-winning guitarist and songwriter Billy Strings.