Good morning, Everett.

Downtown Everett’s YouMushroom offers free gourmet mushrooms today to 40-50 community members at its 2927 Rucker Ave boutique — hosting board game nights and teatime chats — as owner Jason Hammond plans to expand the space into a mushroom café to connect neighbors over fresh food.

Snohomish County PUD will host a Community Energy Run, a 5K run/walk that supports customers with utility bill issues.

The event runs from 9 a.m. to noon on Oct. 3 at Water Operations Center (3301 Old Hartford Road, Lake Stevens) with $40 registration before a price hike on Sept. 1.

Community Transit will open the new Cathcart Park and Ride on Aug.

29 — located along Highway 9 — to serve south Snohomish County as Routes 166, 109 and 901 begin service while retiring temporary Route 515.

On July 10, Boeing celebrated the opening of its 737 North production line in Everett as part of a billion-dollar investment in aviation.

City leaders said the project strengthens local business and builds ties with Renton — boosting jobs and community services.

Everett author Carmela Maxell debuted her dystopian novel, Bereavement, which explores a world that limits grief and restricts single parenthood.

She will sign copies at 6 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 20 at Artisans Books (1802 Hewitt Ave) as her personal experiences inform the tale.

The Snohomish Education Foundation launched its Trades Initiative to help local students cover training costs by providing grants for career tools — including barber supplies for Garbiel Cortes.

Grants are awarded quarterly, allowing students to start hands-on training in various trades.

Trevor Cameron (CPH), general manager of Sunnyside Nursery in Marysville, will host a free class on ornamental grasses this Saturday, Aug.

22 at 10 a.m. The event will offer local gardeners tips on selecting and caring for shade-loving plants.

New Wesco 3A football alignment for this season forms three leagues: Central, North, and South, and cuts travel for teams including Everett; coaches say improved scheduling will boost competitive balance + reduce costs.

Meetings started last December and finalized in February.