Good morning, Everett.

Western Washington and North Sound residents face high wildfire risks as dry, warm conditions persist into September and October.

Officials advise building defensible space around homes + clearing debris to lessen the fire spread.

Everett City Council approved a deal on Wednesday for reality TV crews to follow police on the show (Police 24/7), allowing the department to edit footage and cancel filming if necessary.

Mulholland Media will produce the show without payment, building on similar arrangements with other local law enforcement.

Providence Regional Medical Center Everett announced that it will close its autism Bridging Program on Oct.

30 to allow its autism center to continue other services — the program, running since 2021 and serving 12 children, will offer individualized transition plans and job lists for nine staff.

Volunteers of America launched the Old Friends Club in Lynnwood in late June to offer social activities for people with dementia and relief for caregivers, and will expand the program to the Carl Gipson Center in Everett on Sept.

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Mason Peters, a 22-year-old lefty, made his Everett AquaSox debut on Thursday at Memorial Stadium and struck out six in 3 1/3 innings as his team won 7-1 against Spokane.