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Off Road RC Regional Championship Comes to Snohomish County

August 11, 2026

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Approximately 150 radio-controlled car drivers from across five states, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, Washington and Alaska, will travel to DieHard RC Family Park in Snohomish. The Off Road Regional Championship Scheduled for August 28th-30th. Competitors can qualify for the 2027 1/8 Scale Offroad Nationals. ROAR (Remotely Operated Auto Racers) qualifying classes consist of the following: 1/8 […]

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A Purple Heart City: Marysville Honors Purple Heart Recipients with 9 New Signs

August 9, 2026

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The City of Marysville installed nine new Purple Heart City signs at entrances throughout the city to honor military service members who were wounded or killed in combat. The signs were dedicated during an Aug. 7 ceremony in downtown Marysville marking Purple Heart Day. The signs highlight Marysville’s designation as a Purple Heart City, which […]

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Downtown Everett Goodwill Shutting Down

August 7, 2026

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The Goodwill at 3002 Hoyt Ave is closing down after 42 years of operating in Downtown Everett. This comes on the heels of job training and education center closures in Bellingham, Mount Vernon, and Bremerton late last month. The building was built in 1920 and owned by Goodwill but hasn’t been put up for sale […]

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Stuff the Bus for Everett Public School Kids

August 6, 2026

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This year Everett Public Schools students have need for school supplies and over 3,600 backpacks. They are mobilizing through community partnerships and hundreds of volunteers to set all students up for success. There two upcoming opportunities to contribute. This weekend:  Bring any school supply donation to Tommy’s Express Car Wash in Everett on Saturday, August 8th. […]

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Schack Art Center’s Fresh Paint Festival is Back August 15–16

August 5, 2026

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Schack Art Center invites the community to celebrate creativity at the annual Fresh Paint Festival, returning to downtown Everett on Saturday, August 15, and Sunday, August 16, 2026. The free, family-friendly festival transforms the streets surrounding Schack Art Center into a vibrant outdoor gallery featuring original artwork, live demonstrations, interactive art experiences, dance, food, and […]

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Early Primary Results

August 5, 2026

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Early primary data is in for the Everett and Snohomish County races and initiatives. So far 125,120 ballots have been counted out of 545,960 registered voters in Snohomish County, which would only be only a 22.5% turnout if more ballots didn’t come in. So far 65% of the ballots returned came through drop boxes instead […]

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New Utility Box Art Celebrates Community, Creativity, and Local Partnerships in Everett Station District

August 3, 2026

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Today, “Stations Unidos” unveiled two newly transformed utility boxes featuring original artwork that celebrates the creativity, character, and community of the Everett Station District.  The community utility box wrap project transforms everyday infrastructure into vibrant works of public art through a collaboration between Everett Station District, project artist Overall Creative, the City of Everett, utility […]

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VOA Launches Dementia Day Program in Lynnwood, Expanding to Everett

July 31, 2026

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As the number of Americans living with dementia continues to grow, so does the need for programs that support both people living with memory loss and their caregivers. According to the Alzheimer’s Association, one in nine Americans over the age of 65 is living with dementia, with that number projected to increase to nearly one […]

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Your Vote Matters: Pet Mayors of the Evergreen Arboretum

July 30, 2026

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The Evergreen Arboretum & Everett Animal Shelter is hosting a Pet contest called “Mayors of the Evergreen Arboretum.” Entries & voting are started back on Saturday, July 18th but there is plenty of time to participate through Wednesday, October 16th at 9 p.m. Votes are $1 and entries are $10. Winners announced will be announced […]

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2026 Edition of Mother of All Garage Sales on Saturday

July 29, 2026

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It’s that time of year again. The Mother of All Garage Sales, also known as MOAGS, takes place this Saturday, August 1st from 9am to 4pm in the Northwest Neighborhood of Everett. This year, 100 different homes are participating. Below we share some of the highlights and important details for those interested in checking out […]

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