Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 30th of July.
Good morning, Everett.
Everett resident Rick used the new off‑leash area at Clark Park on July 24th when he played ball with his dog Iroh – he said the park offers a more convenient option compared to traveling far for a dog park.
A pop-up event at The Herald headquarters at 1800 41st St in Everett will offer five free vintage movie photos per person starting at 4 p.m. Thursday — featuring images of stars such as John Wayne, Liz Taylor and Tom Hanks — as visitors explore a collection rescued from a newsroom purge.
Two Everett police officers rescued a trapped driver from a burning electric vehicle on I-5 near U.S. 2 early Saturday — both officers were treated for smoke inhalation and remain in good condition as Mayor Cassie Franklin praised their quick actions.
Snohomish County Public Works received a Vision 2050 award on Monday for its Little Bear Creek restoration near Woodinville (a 17-acre site that offsets future wetlands impacts from transportation projects).
The county spent around $4 million to plant 22,000 native plants and expects the project to save up to $30 million in future mitigation costs for road improvements.
The T intersection of S.
Machias Road and Dubuque Road will be rebuilt into a roundabout starting in 2027 to ease traffic and reduce crashes — the design includes a bypass lane for southbound drivers not turning and space for trucks — with the work fully funded by a $4.3 million federal road safety grant.
More than 100 local governments in Washington are eligible to claim their share of $122.2 million from opioid settlements with Purdue Pharma and eight generic manufacturers, the attorney general’s office said Monday—local entities must sign up, with the Purdue settlement requiring action by Sept. 30, to receive funds spread over 15 years for programs addressing the opioid epidemic.
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.
Swing For a Cure Charity Golf Tournament
10:30 a.m. — Legion Memorial Golf Course — Registration fee applies — Participate in a charity golf tournament benefitting children's cancer care.
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