Fishing Boat Hits Dock at Langus Park in Everett

An unmanned fishing boat collided with a dock at Langus Park in Everett this morning, according to pictures sent in by an anonymous reader. The commercial vessel, identified by the number 70993, is likely an older trawler that broke free from its mooring upstream. A tugboat operator indicated that the boat drifted downstream, propelled by rising river levels due to recent rainfall, covering a distance of 2. 2 miles before the crash. The dock is located on property owned by Leonardo G.

Estrada, who had intended to develop the site for fishing boat repair but is currently facing compliance issues. The article also touches on the pressing childcare crisis in Snohomish County, where families are struggling with high costs and workforce shortages. A panel discussion on March 18, 2025, brought together childcare providers and advocates to explore these challenges, emphasizing the financial burden on families. According to a report, the average cost of infant care is around $20,370 per year, leading many to make difficult decisions regarding work and childcare. Addressing the childcare crisis will require collaborative efforts at both state and local levels to improve accessibility and affordability.