Good morning, Everett.

Everett and Snohomish County mark the 25th anniversary of 9/11 today with ceremonies.

Residents can attend a Memorial commemoration before 9 a.m. and "Monumental Talks 2026" at Civic Auditorium at 7 p.m., with events in Edmonds, Monroe and a 5K run on Saturday — honoring first responders and victims.

Everett’s Strange Ways Bar and Stage now hosts a weekly poetry slam on Tuesday nights (7:00 p.m.) that encourages local writers to share their work, while the longstanding Monday Poetry Night at Sisters Restaurant (5:30 p.m.) continues to offer a space for established poets to perform.

During a Wednesday maritime roundtable at the Port of Everett, leaders including Rep. Rick Larsen and port CEO Lisa Lefeber discussed funding gaps and workforce challenges affecting shipbuilding and repairs — local investments have reached $46 million and a maritime training program has already tripled its enrollment, with plans to expand further.

Snohomish County PUD and the City of Everett will celebrate the launch of the community solar array, El Sol al Alcance de tus Manos, on Sept.

19 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 1226 W. Casino Rd.—the project will power about 30 homes and support a fund for electric bills while featuring speeches, a ribbon cutting for a new community path, free shave ice, and local art.

Naval Commander Matthew Sass, the Executive Officer at Naval Station Everett, recounted his Sept.

11 memories from his time as a 19-year-old Naval ROTC student who saw live news coverage during breakfast. He later flew missions to help troops after the attacks and hopes his story brings the community together.