Good morning, Everett.

The Daily Herald earned 39 awards, including 18 first place honors, at the Better Newspaper Contest held Saturday in Everett + it was judged among papers with circulations of 7,500 or more for work published between April 1, 2025 and March 31, 2026.

Maverick Washington LLC announced the Great American Casino in South Everett will close on Nov.

30, laying off 133 workers as part of a shutdown of eight casinos in Washington. The decision follows ongoing financial challenges for the company.

Everett’s residential market data shows buyers were active for lower-priced homes in September while no offers or closings occurred for houses above $1.15 million.

Sellers at the high end are advised to adjust pricing and presentation as inventory grew and offers dropped.

John Carswell, owner of APEX Everett, is forming an investor group to bring a United Soccer League team to a downtown stadium.

He is working with Fred Rivera and others to secure exclusive rights for both men's and women's teams as the project advances.