News Bites for May 28, 2025 Tribune

Dick's Drive-In will open its 10th location in South Everett on June 12, featuring a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 10:29 a. m. This new site will be the chain's northernmost, expanding its presence since its inception 71 years ago. In another local development, SharinaBean's coffee shop is fundraising $10,000 after losing its lease in April, with only $645 raised on GoFundMe as of May 20. On a positive note, the Imagine Children's Museum celebrated the reinstatement of a $250,000 federal grant for its preschool outreach program on May 21, following a court ruling that overturned its earlier termination.

The grant, which supports the Little Science Lab program, had been unexpectedly cut on April 8. Additionally, Snohomish is seeking applicants for a vacancy on its Planning Commission, with applications due by June 6. This commission evaluates land use issues, and the term for the selected appointee will last until fall 2028. The community continues to engage with local initiatives, showcasing a blend of challenges and opportunities.