Good morning, Everett.

Tulalip Resort Casino is hosting a free outdoor watch party for adults 21 and older for the Seahawks opener on Wednesday at the Tulalip Amphitheatre, located at 10400 34th Ave NE.

Gates open at 4:30 p.m. while the game starts at 5:20 p.m. with food, drinks and giveaways available.

AAA reports record high gas prices this Labor Day weekend with a national average of $4.14 while Washington pays $5.48 for regular gas and $6.81 for diesel.

State taxes and the Climate Commitment Act are straining truckers and small businesses — raising calls for legislative relief.

Fluke unveiled its new engineering lab at WSU Everett on Sept.

3, offering 4,000+ engineering students hands-on training with industry-standard tools and a mentorship program that builds on a four-decade local partnership.

Everett saw a surge in residential listings in August with 489 active homes for sale, a 46.4% rise from last year, while pending sales dropped to 134 and median prices dropped to $582,500, according to real estate broker Brandice Raybourne & data.

Buyers had more choices with affordable homes drawing strong interest.

Luis Suisbel broke the AquaSox home run record with his 39th homer against the Tri-City Dust Devils on Aug.

21 at Gesa Stadium and later added two more to bring his mark to 41. The 23-year-old infielder shows a strong hitting streak and leadership for his team.

In a Friday game, the Monroe Bearcats beat the Jackson Wolves 40-14 on their home turf.

Senior QB Chris Britt threw three touchdowns and nearly 280 yards while receiver Carson Cox made a game-defining interception — head coach Scott Darrow praised their teamwork for a strong season start.

In Friday's prep football game, Darrington's Grady Stuvland rushed for 254 yards and three touchdowns (and intercepted a pass) as the team beat Neah Bay 48-26.