Good morning, Everett.

The downtown library in Everett will be closed for repairs Nov.

1-30 for building improvements – closures occurred on Oct. 17 with another scheduled for Oct. 24. Meanwhile, the Evergreen Branch at 9512 Evergreen Way is extending its Thursday and Saturday hours in November.

Everett’s Bayside Cafe—a popular vegan diner known for local shows—is closing its doors on Sunday after six years amid a 30% monthly sales decline.

The cafe will host ticketed events from Friday to Sunday to use its remaining inventory.

Helion Energy, an Everett fusion company, has signed a letter of intent with the U.S. Department of Commerce to receive up to $175 million—plus $50 million in private funding—to build advanced semiconductors that will support fusion energy research and create over 100 local jobs.

Harbor Marine continues its legacy as founder Lauren Bivins hands ownership to Steve Carver, CEO of Northwest Marine Services, assuring ongoing service for boaters.

The Port of Everett Commission approved a new 56,000 sqft lease on Aug.-11, with operations to begin Sept.-1 and plans to boost community engagement.

Tommy’s Express in Everett is hosting Tunnel of Terror, a haunted car wash where guests remain in their cars as fog, lighting, masked characters, and jump scares create a spooky ride starting today at 6:00 p.m.—with proceeds partly benefiting Cascade High School Drama Club.

Everett established two new no sit, no lie buffer zones last week after over 150 police calls linked to public safety concerns near the main library and Midnight Grocery.

City officials say the zones, which include outreach efforts, may reduce future disturbances.

Washington State University and the University of Hawaii will compete in a non-conference men’s basketball game on Nov.

18 at 7 p.m. at Angel of the Winds Arena (less than two miles from the WSU Everett campus); tickets go on sale online Oct. 21 at 10 a.m.