Good morning, Everett.

Local bands will compete on Saturday, Nov.

7 at 6 p.m. at the District Performing Arts Center to raise food aid for Mukilteo School District students through Rock Against Hunger, a battle-of-bands fundraiser featuring an appearance by Heart guitarist Roger Fisher.

Everett's Evergreen Arboretum and Animal Shelter are hosting a pet mayor fundraiser where each dollar earns three votes until 9 p.m. Friday + winners, including a dog, a cat and a stuffed animal, will be celebrated at Autumn Fest Family Fun Day on Saturday at 10 a.m.

Today, Tulalip Resort Casino completed its three-year renovation and expansion that added 400 slot machines and a new dining option to its 270,250 sqft gaming floor- featuring design elements inspired by local waters.

The project followed a major expansion in July and marks the casino’s largest upgrade since its 2003 opening.

Everett City Council will vote today at 6:30 p.m. on the Everett Forward Business & Occupation tax package that lowers rates for small businesses while raising them for larger firms to partly fund a proposed Outdoor Events Center, set to open in 2027 or 2028.

Everett will host Skate America (the only U.S. Grand Prix event) at Angel of the Winds Arena from Nov.

13 to 15 where top skaters Ilia Malinin and Jason Brown will compete; it will mark the third time this elite competition is staged in the community.