Good morning, Everett.

Funko in downtown Everett reported a record 56.6% gross margin on Thursday, helped by tariff refunds and a $15 million cut in debt — its net sales rose 7% on popular Pop! lines while the company expects steady sales this year.

A childcare forum in Marysville on Friday brought local officials and small business owners together to discuss lowering costs and boosting access for families working nontraditional hours.

The panel examined regulatory challenges, including parking and woodchip requirements, that drive up operating costs and hamper growth.

Everett Public Schools Foundation and Mukilteo School District are hosting 'Stuff the Bus' drives this week to collect school supplies and snacks for classrooms.

Mukilteo will gather donations Monday-Friday at Walmart, QFC, and Safeway locations while Everett volunteers collect on Friday through Sunday; check websites for details.

Construction has forced Lowell+Snohomish River Road to close for about 30 days beginning later this week as WSDOT widens Highway 9 near Snohomish; drivers will detour via Lowell-Larimer road while crews install girders and build two new bridge piers in the Snohomish River.

The Everett AquaSox lost the series to the Vancouver Canadians at Everett Memorial Stadium on Friday and Sunday — the team fell to .500 and fourth in the Northwest League second-half standings after scoring early but failing to hold their leads.

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.