Good morning, Everett.

The Sno-Isle Libraries Foundation Board is seeking new directors to guide fundraising efforts for its 23 public libraries.

Residents of Snohomish or Island counties must apply online by Aug. 28 for a three-year term.

A former Boeing employee who is blind filed a complaint in U.S. District Court in Seattle — he claimed his request for proper accommodations was denied after being offered an Everett hiring role.

He seeks compensation after safety concerns altered his job details.

The Washington West African Center is hosting the fourth annual Sounds of Africa festival from 1 to 7 p.m. Saturday at Garfield Park (2300 Walnut Street), with African music, food, dance, and a fashion show celebrating cultural heritage.

The Schack Art Center’s free annual art festival Fresh Paint will return to downtown Everett this weekend, where live demonstrations, food vendors, and art projects (for all ages) are planned along Hoyt Avenue.

The event runs 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday.

Right now is prime time to view the Perseid meteor shower as clear summer skies let viewers see up to 100 meteors per hour from midnight to dawn between August 11-14.

Meteorologist Ted Buehner from Everett Post Media advises finding a wide-open area away from city lights.

On Tuesday, the Mukilteo school board approved a $347 million budget for the 2026 to 2027 school year that cut 41 positions due to falling enrollment, with some teachers already recalled.

District officials said future staff cuts may be needed if enrollment and funding remain flat & insurance costs rise.

Everett AquaSox edged Spokane 6-5 at Everett Memorial Stadium on Wednesday.

Christian Little relieved in a tense eighth inning and secured his eighth save — the win moved his team one game behind Vancouver, and they face Spokane again at 12:05 p.m. PT today.