Good morning, Everett.

Community members filed a land use appeal in Skagit Superior Court on Monday against Snohomish County’s approval of Pacific Ridge Homes’ 144.88-acre Eastview Village project — they claim the project was wrongly exempted from full environmental and transportation reviews and could pose safety hazards for local residents. Petitioners, including nonprofits and homeowners, seek a judge to reexamine the decision and ensure state and local laws are properly followed.

Edmonds College students excavated Mukilteo’s Japanese Gulch to uncover artifacts from the early 1900s when Japanese workers helped run the Crown Lumber Company—excavation ended Friday, and in the fall the artifacts will be sent to the Burke Museum for study.

Clean and Prosperous Institute updated its online map last week—showing 2,700 projects and $4.74 billion in Climate Commitment Act funding—that helps Washingtonians find projects by focus area.

The map lists icons for projects that support natural lands, public transit or tribal-led work.

Washington State University’s extension program will host a nine-week Sustainable Community Stewards course this fall from Sept.

10 to Nov. 5 at Willis D. Tucker Community Park, where residents will learn about waste reduction and recycling to fight climate change. The course costs $60 with fee waivers available and a 10% discount for registrations before August 15—training sessions run Wednesdays from 6 to 8:30 p.m.

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.

2025 Chrome & Classics Car Show

9 a.m.–3 p.m. — Lincoln Hill Retirement Community — $30 registration — Explore classic cars, enjoy delicious food, and benefit the local community's age-in-place program.