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A Snohomish County judge temporarily blocked the closure of Everett Community College's Early Learning Center (ELC), requiring a public meeting after a lawsuit alleged violations of the Open Public Meetings Act. Parents, teachers, and alumni gathered to voice their support for the ELC, which is set to close on June 30, citing concerns over its impact on the community and children's education.
An exhibit titled “Love, Equally: The Journey to Marriage Equality” will be displayed at the Everett Municipal Building until September. Created by Legacy Washington, the exhibit highlights the history and stories of LGBTQ civil rights advocates in Washington. Mayor Cassie Franklin emphasized the importance of the exhibit in promoting resilience and love in the community.
Everett Community College will permanently close its Early Learning Center on June 30, with a final send-off scheduled for June 25. A court case alleges that the EvCC board violated open public meeting laws by not conducting a vote or public hearing regarding the closure.
CVS has filed for business licenses to operate multiple Rite Aid and Bartell Drugs locations in Washington state. The company plans to rebrand the acquired Bartell stores to CVS, enhancing product selection and staffing. The acquisitions are pending customary closing conditions, with completion expected by late summer or fall.
The Evergreen State Fair Food Drive starts June 20, offering a free weekday admission ticket for donations of five or more non-perishable items. Donations can be made at ten Lee Johnson Auto Family locations or at a drive-thru event on July 12, benefiting the Snohomish County Food Bank Coalition.
The Evergreen State Fair Food Drive returns on June 20, 2025, offering free fair tickets for food donations. This initiative, supported by the Lee Johnson Auto Family, aims to benefit the local community in Monroe, Washington. Participants can exchange food items for tickets to the fair, promoting both charity and entertainment.
Everett City Council approved $4.8 million in preliminary funding for an $82 million AquaSox stadium project. The facility will serve multiple purposes and host both men's and women's soccer teams, but concerns about funding transparency and potential taxpayer impacts were raised by a dissenting council member.
Monroe will host an open house on June 18 for residents to discuss four proposed options for the Festival Lot project at the former Union Bank site. The project aims to enhance downtown with community spaces, parking, and visitor facilities, responding to residents' desire for more parking. Feedback gathered will inform the City Council's decisions in summer 2025.
Everett City Council voted unanimously to amend zoning for Phil Johnson Ballfields, designating the area exclusively for parks and open space. This change effectively halts future shelter projects, including a planned Pallet shelter for homeless individuals after its two-year pilot program ends. Council President Don Schwab emphasized the community's expectation of the site as a park.
Everett city officials settled with Friends of Phil Johnson Ballpark, allowing a Pallet shelter project for homeless women and children to proceed. The 20 shelters will operate for two years, providing temporary housing managed by Volunteers of America Western Washington. Construction timelines remain unannounced.