Good morning, Everett.

After closing in April, Grand Leader Mercantile reopened on July 10 at 2110 Hewitt Ave to showcase curated vintage finds and treasures.

The 5,000-sqft shop welcomes loyal and new customers Tuesday to Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday until 4 p.m. (new location follows a store sale).

Edmonds-based Bandpass Designs, formed by former Everett gaming furniture makers, offers three convertible tables that switch from dining to play surfaces with removable tops (custom add-ons available) and prices from $3,695 to $4,800.

Boeing received FAA certification for its 737 MAX-7 after nearly a decade of technical reviews + Everett teams have begun refurbishing earlier 737-7 models with deliveries set for 2027.

Safety inspectors will monitor production at local facilities.

Schack Art Center’s Fresh Paint Festival returns to downtown Everett on Saturday, Aug.

15 and Sunday, Aug. 16. The free, family-friendly event—featuring live art demonstrations, interactive activities, local food vendors and over 100 regional artists—offers creative experiences for all ages.

Adults returning to college receive extra help from the new ELEVATE program provided by Evergreen Goodwill and Everett Community College (with monthly Safeway support and skills workshops) that already assisted over 60 students since last fall.

The program is set to expand its services soon.

Financial regulators approved the merger of Boeing Employees Credit Union (BECU) and SAFE Credit Union, pending a member vote.

The deal will make BECU the fourth largest with $34 billion in assets and close on Jan. 1, 2027 while BECU keeps its Everett Paine Field and Evergreen Way branches.

Everett Figure Skating Club leaders say the rink operator Oak View Group is limiting ice time for youth figure skating by scheduling more hockey and Aspire classes at the arena—club members now seek a new contract while raising fairness concerns with city officials.

Transit riders throughout Snohomish County will have a chance to share views at a public listening session on merging Everett Transit and Community Transit later this month, while a draft agreement is expected in September and a vote is planned for October.

Wildfire smoke from Spokane and British Columbia made air quality unhealthy for sensitive groups in Everett yesterday and today — improvements are expected this evening as stronger winds deliver cleaner air.

Everett AquaSox beat the Vancouver Canadians 13-0 on Tuesday night at Memorial Stadium.

Adam Maier pitched six shutout innings as the team hit five home runs + scored early runs in the opening game of their six-game series.

Snohomish Little League advanced to Friday quarterfinals after a 9-1 win over Canada Tuesday in Greenville, NC.

Madison Locke struck out 12 in a complete six-inning game while key hits by teammates drove in the runs.

Los Lobos & Los Lonely Boys Concert

7-8:30 p.m. — Kings Hall Everett — Tickets on sale May 1st — Experience a night of rock and blues with Grammy-winning legends and soulful performances.