Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 2nd of September.
Good morning, Everett.
On Aug. 2, Snohomish firefighters and park staff rescued a crow tangled in fishing line at Flowing Lake Park when a camp host cared for it overnight since the wildlife center was closed; PETA honored both groups with certificates + vegan chocolates for their humane effort.
Leadership Snohomish County will host its 11th annual Leadership Day Breakfast on Oct.
13 at the Tulalip Resort Casino from 7:30 to 9 a.m. The fundraiser aims to raise $30K for leadership development programs and scholarships and will feature a keynote address by Diane Bradford.
Angel of the Winds Casino Resort donated $189,380 to the Arlington Boys & Girls Club on Friday, Sept.
1 to support youth programs in Arlington, and the contribution came from the Stillaguamish Tribe of Indians to strengthen local resources.
The Port of Everett plans to offer its free waterfront shuttle service all year.
The service features an upgraded trolley-style vehicle — Trawley and will announce a schedule for colder months in September.
Wheel & House, at 1502 Rucker Ave., is a neighborhood spot offering bike repairs, vintage finds, ice cream, Southern comfort food and live music.
It is open 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Wed-Sat and until 7 p.m. on Sun (services run from $15 flat fixes to $1,500 custom builds).
Everett's new Jackson Elementary School will welcome its first students tomorrow as teachers prepare in the modern facility built with a steel frame for improved safety & energy efficiency.
The $54.44 million building, paid for by voter-approved funds, features salmon-themed design elements and improved traffic flow during drop-off and pick-up.
Officials warn that Snohomish County roads will be busy over Labor Day weekend as local vacationers and travelers cause congestion on highways, ferries, and pedestrian trails.
WSDOT expects delays on I-90, Highway 2, and I-5 (drivers are advised to allow extra time).
County senior center leaders lobbied Council members after Dave Somers’ proposed budget on Sept.
1 to keep funding steady, noting that 13 centers received equal $77,532 awards plus extra tax funds for wellness and warning that cuts could shift costs to more expensive health services for older adults.
After a 5-5 season, Everett’s football team is working to improve in the new Wesco 3A Central.
A practice mishap had QB Kai Schmidt lose his wristband before finding it in his bag & coach Mark Stewart remains optimistic about the team’s upcoming contests.
Former AquaSox star Lazaro Montes will join the Mariners and make his MLB debut at Fenway Park soon.
The 21-year-old, who hit 38 home runs in the minor leagues, joins a roster move that also brings pitcher Hoby Milner into the lineup.
A local coaches poll ranks Snohomish first in the Wesco 3A football season preview, with Everett, Monroe, Marysville Getchell, and Cascade set to debut fresh playbooks and team bonding as they prepare for games starting Thursday and Friday.
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