Good morning, Everett.

Everett-based magniX powered Bye Aerospace’s eFlyer 2 on Sept.

25 using its Samson300 battery (which offers 300 Wh/kg energy density) during a test flight from Centennial Airport near Denver, marking a milestone for both companies.

Family friendly arcade lounge Side Quest opened on Wed., Sept.

30 at 1313 Hewitt Ave. It offers affordable gameplay, a curated retail space + a comfortable lounge for children and adults and plans to add a beer and wine license soon.

Washington’s minimum wage will increase to $17.73 an hour on Jan.

1, 2027 after a 3.5% bump announced by the Department of Labor and Industries. Cities such as Seattle will continue paying higher rates, and rideshare drivers will also receive a pay increase.

Regional officials and community leaders celebrated Community Transit's 50th anniversary on Thursday at its south Everett offices — the celebration featured speeches from public officials and a renovated 1959 bus display that marked its growth to over 9.5 million trips a year.

UnitedHealthcare Medicare Advantage HMO and PPO plans will no longer cover Providence Regional Medical Center Everett starting Jan.

1. Affected patients should review their options for continued care and contact their plan representatives for details.