Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 8th of August.
Good morning, Everett.
Everett celebrated the opening of a new skate dot at Lions Park 7530 Cascade Drive last Thursday after construction ended in mid-June.
The project was funded with $360,000 from the city & $80,000 from Snohomish County, giving local skaters a closer, beginner-friendly spot to ride.
Goodwill at 3002 Hoyt Ave in downtown Everett will close on August 14th after 42 years of service (the 9,000 sqft building is not for sale) as job training centers consolidate while other locations remain open.
Fire officials in Snohomish County are preparing for wildfire season by updating training and banning outdoor burning to reduce risks amid a hot, dry summer.
Residents in areas that have high wildfire risk can join a free online preparedness class at 6 p.m. Aug. 19.
Everett hospice workers raised concerns when a joint venture between Providence and Compassus took effect in May 2025 as increased patient loads triggered 60 departures and labor complaints.
Staff worry the pressure to complete 25 visits a week may compromise patient safety.
An elevator at Artspace Everett Lofts has been out for nearly three months and federal housing subsidies may be canceled if repairs are not completed by Aug.
31 — management has secured the needed parts and expects to fix the elevator within two to three weeks.
On Thursday, the AquaSox beat the Vancouver Canadians 4-3 at Everett Memorial Stadium as Taylor Dollard pitched seven innings with only two hits.
Strong pitching + timely offense helped the team improve to a 54-51 record in their six-game series.
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.
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