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  • Pete Lee Brings His Tonight Show Standing-Ovation Comedy to the Historic Everett Theatre on June 27 — A Letterman-Vetted Storyteller Lands in the 1901 Opera House

    Pete Lee Brings His Tonight Show Standing-Ovation Comedy to the Historic Everett Theatre on June 27 — A Letterman-Vetted Storyteller Lands in the 1901 Opera House

    Verdict: GO

    Three reasons this one is worth clearing your Saturday night for:

    1. Unique-to-market booking. Pete Lee tours selectively. When a national headliner with nine Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon appearances and a Showtime hour to his name routes through Snohomish County instead of dropping into a Seattle club, that is the entire reason a 1901 opera house exists in downtown Everett.
    2. Right-size room for the act. The Historic Everett Theatre seats around 800 — small enough that a storytelling comic’s quiet beats actually land, large enough that an act with this much network exposure can fill it. This is the platonic ideal of a comedy room for Pete Lee.
    3. A genuinely warm comedian in a town that doesn’t get many of them. Most national stand-ups working at this level are working blue, working political, or working trauma. Lee is the rare A-list comic whose entire reputation is built on being nice. His Showtime special is literally titled Tall, Dark and Pleasant. That’s the brand.

    If you’ve been meaning to see what HET feels like for a non-music night — and if you appreciate stand-up that doesn’t make you feel like you need a shower afterward — this is the show.

    The Show: Date, Time, and What You’re Buying

    When: Saturday, June 27, 2026, 8:00 PM doors and showtime Where: Historic Everett Theatre, 2911 Colby Avenue, Everett, WA 98201 Length: Roughly 90 minutes, including a host set from Cory Michaelis and opening comedians before Pete Lee headlines Seating: General admission throughout, with VIP tickets reserved for the first five rows Concessions: Beer, wine, liquor, and snacks available at the venue’s bar Tickets: Eventbrite is the official ticketing partner — search “Pete Lee Everett” or use the link from the venue’s events page at everetttheater.org/event-list

    A note on the seating model: HET runs general admission for most of its non-musical bookings, which means doors-time arrival actually matters if you want a good sightline. The VIP upgrade gets you guaranteed seats in the first five rows without the queue. For a comedy show, sightlines are less critical than they are for a tribute band — but a comedian who works with facial expressions as much as Lee does benefits from a closer seat.

    Who Pete Lee Is, and Why Jimmy Fallon Personally Booked Him

    The shortest version of the Pete Lee bio is the one that comedy bookers all repeat: He’s the first stand-up to ever get a standing ovation on Fallon. That happened in 2017. Standing ovations don’t normally happen on late-night talk shows — the format isn’t built for them, and the studio audience is famously tough to get all the way to their feet. Lee got there. Fallon liked the set enough to invite him back. And back. And back. As of 2025, Lee has nine Tonight Show appearances, which is more than almost any working stand-up under 50.

    The longer version: Lee grew up in Janesville, Wisconsin, raised by divorced parents and what his official bio describes as “a 19-inch television.” He moved to New York after college, got picked for the Just for Laughs festival in Montreal, made his network TV debut on NBC’s Last Comic Standing in 2008 (semi-finalist), and shot a Comedy Central Half Hour the same year. The Showtime hour Tall, Dark and Pleasant dropped in 2021 and made the rounds with critics who specifically noted what a relief it was to hear a comedian who wasn’t performing rage. He has also voiced the lead character Lamb in the Emmy-winning Jam Van on YouTube Kids — which is a credit most touring comics don’t have on their résumé.

    The Letterman appearance everyone references happened earlier in his career, on The Late Show — the venue that put a generation of stand-ups on the map and that, by the time Lee got his shot, was an increasingly rare get for newer comics. Both Letterman and the late-Fallon-era Tonight Show are taste-maker stages, not just exposure stages. Comics who get repeat bookings on them are vetted in a way that doesn’t show up on Bandsintown.

    The reason all this matters for an Everett crowd: when a comedian has been hand-picked by two different network late-night hosts, you are not gambling on the quality of the set. You are gambling on whether you like a particular flavor of warm Midwestern storytelling. Which, in this market, is a flavor most people end up liking once they hear it.

    Why HET Is the Right Room for This Booking

    The Historic Everett Theatre opened in 1901. It is one of the oldest continuously operating theaters in Washington state, and it has spent the last few years quietly building a reputation as the Pacific Northwest venue that books interesting national acts at sane prices. Geoff Tate is bringing the last-ever full performance of Operation: Mindcrime here on May 23. Grupo Niche is bringing a Latin Grammy-winning salsa orchestra here on May 31. Dana Gould — Simpsons writer, longtime touring stand-up — played the room on May 16. The programming is genuinely eclectic and genuinely curated.

    For comedy specifically, the room works because the back wall is close enough to feel intimate but the proscenium is theatrical enough that the act gets dignified production values. There is no two-drink minimum. The bar is full-service. The building has the kind of acoustics that only show up in turn-of-the-century opera houses with original wood interiors — which means Lee’s quieter beats, the pauses he uses for setups, will actually register at the back of the room.

    If you have only ever been to comedy clubs — Tacoma Comedy Works, Comedy Underground, that tier — a 1901 opera house comedy show feels different in a way that’s hard to articulate until you’ve sat through one. The applause sounds different. The laughs travel further. The room rewards a comic who’s confident enough to slow down.

    What to Expect Tactically

    Doors and show are both at 8:00 PM. Plan to arrive 20-30 minutes early if you don’t have a VIP ticket and want a good seat. Host Cory Michaelis runs the front of the show and brings on the opening comedians before Lee takes the stage for the headlining set. Total run time lands around 90 minutes, putting you out of the theater by roughly 9:30 PM — which is when downtown Everett’s restaurants and bars are still very much open and ready for the post-show wave.

    Pete Lee’s material runs clean-to-PG-13. He works in personal storytelling, observational humor, and the kind of family-and-relationship material that doesn’t require an asterisk. If you have brought a parent, a date, or coworkers to a show in this town, the worst-case scenario is they laugh.

    Where to Eat Before the Show

    The block around HET (Colby + Hewitt) has filled in considerably over the last two years. Within three blocks of the theater you can hit a Hewitt Avenue cocktail room, a wood-fired pizza spot, a Latin-American kitchen that runs late, or one of the new entries on downtown’s growing restaurant row. Plan dinner for 6:00 PM and you’ll have time for a leisurely meal plus the walk over.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Is Pete Lee’s show appropriate for teenagers? The Historic Everett Theatre lists most comedy shows as suitable for older teenagers and adults. Lee’s material is on the cleaner end of the touring stand-up spectrum but does include adult themes. Parents should check the venue listing or ticketing page for any age advisory before bringing minors.

    How long is the Pete Lee show at HET? About 90 minutes total, including host Cory Michaelis, opening comedians, and Pete Lee’s headlining set. Doors and show start at 8:00 PM.

    Are there reserved seats for the Pete Lee Everett show? No reserved seating. All tickets are general admission. VIP tickets cover the first five rows on a first-come basis within that section.

    Where do I park for Historic Everett Theatre? Street parking is generally available on Colby Avenue and the surrounding blocks. Several public parking garages are within a few blocks of the theater. Arrive 20-30 minutes early if you are not paying for VIP.

    Has Pete Lee played Everett before? This is Pete Lee’s premier Everett stand-up date. He has played the broader Pacific Northwest before — Seattle, the Tacoma comedy circuit, Portland — but this is the first HET booking.

    Where can I watch Pete Lee before the show? Lee’s official website (petelee.net) and his YouTube channel host clips from his Showtime hour and his nine Tonight Show appearances. His podcast Snuggle Storm is also widely available.

    Is the Historic Everett Theatre wheelchair accessible? Yes — HET is accessible from the Colby Avenue entrance. Patrons with mobility needs should contact the venue ahead of time for seating arrangements.


    Pete Lee at the Historic Everett Theatre, Saturday, June 27, 2026, 8:00 PM. Tickets via Eventbrite (linked from everetttheater.org/event-list).

  • Memorial Day in Everett: Jetty Countdown, Centennial Trail, and Why Outdoor Rec Deserves the Sports Page

    What happened: Memorial Day weekend (May 23-25, 2026) kicks off Everett’s outdoor recreation season. The Jetty Island ferry opens July 8 with reservations already live at portofeverett.com/JettyReservations, Forest Park’s new pickleball complex opens in June, and the Centennial Trail is in prime spring shape. Here is how to plan around the long weekend and the summer that follows.

    Memorial Day in Everett: Jetty Countdown, Centennial Trail, and Why Outdoor Rec Deserves the Sports Page

    The Silvertips are about to win the Cup. The AquaSox are climbing the standings. Wolfpack arena football is back on May 23. The new downtown stadium project keeps inching forward. Everett’s spring sports calendar is packed.

    But there is another sport playing in this town nine months a year that does not get a beat reporter and does not get a hashtag and does not get a featured snippet, and that sport is going outside. Memorial Day weekend is ten days away. The summer outdoor season is about to crack open. If you treat outdoor recreation the way Everett treats it — as a sport, with seasons and stats and a calendar — here is what to circle.

    1. Jetty Island Days: The Countdown Is On (55 Days)

    The single most beloved free-ish outdoor experience in Snohomish County opens its 2026 ferry season on Wednesday, July 8 and runs through Sunday, September 6. That is the Tuesday after Independence Day weekend through Labor Day weekend — sixty-one days of beach access to the two-mile-long manmade island in Port Gardner Bay.

    The Port of Everett confirmed in late April that ferry reservations are already open at portofeverett.com/JettyReservations. If you have done this dance before, you know: book early. The good summer slots disappear fast. The ferry departs from Jetty Landing Park off 10th Street and West Marine View Drive on the Port of Everett waterfront.

    The 2026 schedule has the ferry running five days a week, 10 a.m.–5:45 p.m. Sundays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays, and 10 a.m.–6:45 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays. Roundtrip cost is $4–$7 (plus taxes/fees) per person. Kids ages 2 and under ride free but still need a reservation. You can either book a return slot in advance or pick up first-come-first-served return passes on the island.

    The Memorial Day weekend itself is too early for the ferry — Jetty does not open until July 8 — but you can still walk the Port waterfront, get out on the boardwalk, and grab a coffee while the bay does what the bay does on a sunny May Saturday. Just know the countdown starts now.

    2. Centennial Trail Is in Spring Form Right Now

    The Snohomish County Centennial Trail is the workhorse of the Snohomish County outdoor calendar — over 30 miles of paved, mostly-flat former rail corridor running from north of Snohomish up through Lake Stevens, Arlington, and into Bryant. It is open year-round. It is wheelchair-accessible. It is the closest thing this region has to a permanent outdoor stadium that you do not need a ticket for.

    Memorial Day weekend is one of the best three weekends of the year on the Centennial Trail. The salmonberry is in. The cottonwood fluff is doing its thing. The shoulder of the trail is full of Pacific Northwest spring color. If you have only ever walked one short out-and-back from a trailhead, this is the weekend to commit to a real ride or a longer hike segment.

    Snohomish County Parks lists the major trailheads at snohomishcountywa.gov/1182/Trails. Before you go on any specific hike, do the responsible thing and pull a fresh trip report on wta.org from the Washington Trails Association — that is where conditions get reported in something like real time by hikers who were there yesterday.

    3. Forest Park’s Pickleball Complex Opens Next Month

    Pickleball is a sport. We are going to say that without irony on a sports page on an Everett site. Forest Park’s first dedicated multi-court outdoor pickleball facility opens in June 2026: four dedicated regulation courts, two renovated multi-use courts, a practice wall, sport fencing, site lighting, a drinking fountain, benches, cornhole, and horseshoes.

    Construction started in November 2025. The section east of the water park has been closed during the build. By the time the long weekend rolls around, you will be able to walk around the work fence and see the project in its final stretch — and by mid-June you will be playing on it.

    This is the City of Everett making a real commitment to a sport that Everett is actually playing. Drive past any park with multi-use lines on a sunny afternoon and you will see the demand. The four dedicated regulation courts means league play, tournaments, and a place to actually drop in and find a game without standing in line for a striped-over tennis court.

    4. The Snohomish River Paddling Season Is Open

    If you have a kayak or a paddleboard in the garage and you have been waiting for the river to settle, this is your weekend to look at it. Spring runoff in May is still pushing the Snohomish River faster than late summer, but the lower reaches near Everett and Snohomish are flat-water and accessible by Memorial Day in a normal year.

    The Port of Everett’s Marina district has launch access. The North Spit launch and the Langus Riverfront Park boat ramp are both standard put-ins for kayakers running the lower Snohomish. Always check current conditions, always wear a PFD, and always tell someone where you are going and when you expect to be back.

    5. The Stuff You Cannot See on a Map

    The thing nobody tells you about outdoor rec in Everett is that the best stuff is often the unglamorous stuff. Walking the loop at Forest Park on a Tuesday after work. Watching the bald eagle at the Snohomish River estuary that has been there for three years. Catching a sunset off the breakwater. Running the Interurban Trail south through Mukilteo. Riding the seawall.

    Memorial Day weekend gets all the marketing because it is the long weekend that starts the season. But the season is five months, not three days. Use the long weekend to set the pattern. Pick one outdoor thing you want to do every weekend through Labor Day. Put it on the calendar. Treat it like a road game schedule.

    The Quick-Reference Memorial Day Weekend Plan

    • Friday May 22 evening: Walk the Port of Everett waterfront. Scout the Jetty Landing ferry dock. Confirm your July reservation while you are looking at it.
    • Saturday May 23: Centennial Trail morning ride or walk. Wolfpack vs Beaumont Renegades at 3 PM at Angel of the Winds Arena if you want to mix indoor and outdoor sport.
    • Sunday May 24: Forest Park loop and check the pickleball complex construction progress.
    • Monday May 26: Lower Snohomish River paddle or a Mukilteo waterfront walk, depending on conditions.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    When does the Jetty Island ferry start running in 2026?
    Wednesday, July 8, 2026. The season runs through Sunday, September 6.

    Can I book a Jetty Island ferry reservation now?
    Yes. Reservations are open at portofeverett.com/JettyReservations.

    How much does the Jetty Island ferry cost?
    $4–$7 roundtrip (plus taxes and fees) per person. Children ages 2 and under ride free but still require a reservation.

    What days does the Jetty ferry run?
    Five days a week: Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Sundays from 10 a.m. to 5:45 p.m.; Fridays and Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 6:45 p.m.

    When does Forest Park’s new pickleball complex open?
    June 2026. Four dedicated regulation pickleball courts, two renovated multi-use courts, a practice wall, lighting, fencing, and amenities.

    Where can I check trail conditions in Snohomish County before going hiking?
    Washington Trails Association at wta.org is the go-to. The Snohomish County Parks site at snohomishcountywa.gov/1182/Trails has the full county trail directory.

    How long is the Centennial Trail?
    Over 30 miles of paved, mostly-flat former rail corridor through Snohomish County.

    Where can I launch a kayak on the Snohomish River near Everett?
    Langus Riverfront Park, the North Spit launch, and Port of Everett Marina district launches are all standard put-ins for the lower Snohomish.

  • Adam Maier Spins Five Hitless Innings, Josh Caron Goes Yard: AquaSox Shut Out Canadians 3-0

    What happened: The Everett AquaSox shut out the Vancouver Canadians 3-0 on Wednesday, May 13, 2026 at Nat Bailey Stadium. Starter Adam Maier was hitless through five innings with five strikeouts, Josh Caron hit a two-run homer in the sixth, and Casey Hintz closed out a two-inning save. The Frogs evened the six-game road series at 1-1 after Tuesday’s walk-off loss.

    Adam Maier Spins Five Hitless Innings, Josh Caron Goes Yard: AquaSox Shut Out Canadians 3-0

    One night after watching a 4-0 lead disappear and a 10-inning walk-off rip the heart out of the road trip, the AquaSox came back to Nat Bailey Stadium on Wednesday and delivered the cleanest game they have played in a month.

    Final: Everett 3, Vancouver 0. Five-pitcher combined shutout. Josh Caron’s sixth home run of the season. Adam Maier’s first professional win. The Frogs are 19-16 on the year and back in second place in the Northwest League, and they evened the six-game road series at one win apiece heading into Thursday’s middle game.

    The Pitching Was the Story

    Adam Maier took the ball and threw five innings of one-hit, no-run, no-walk baseball. Five strikeouts. Zero free passes. One Vancouver baserunner against him.

    That is what a real start looks like in High-A. The Mariners’ development staff is going to like watching that one back. Maier’s line: 5 IP, 1 H, 0 R, 0 BB, 5 K. He got the win — his first as an AquaSox — and he handed a 2-0 lead to the bullpen in the sixth.

    From there it was a parade. Calvin Schapira pitched the sixth, walked one, did not give up a hit. Adam Smith pitched the seventh, struck out one, did not give up a hit. Then Casey Hintz came in for a two-inning save — eighth and ninth — and threw four punchouts, allowed one hit, and slammed the door.

    That is nine combined punchouts from four pitchers across nine innings. Two hits total allowed by the AquaSox staff. Zero earned runs. Casey Hintz now has three saves on the season.

    Caron Strikes the Decisive Blow

    Catcher Josh Caron has been quietly putting together a real bounce-back season, and Wednesday he provided the only run the AquaSox would actually need. Felnin Celesten singled in front of him in the top of the sixth (Celesten finished 1-for-2 with a run and a walk on the night). Caron came up with a runner on and went deep — line drive to left field, his sixth home run of 2026. 2-0 Frogs.

    The third run came in the ninth. Caron singled to lead off, hustled around the bases, and scored on Luis Suisbel’s ground-ball single to center. That gave Hintz a three-run cushion to work with in the bottom half, and he did not need any of it.

    Caron’s final line: 1-for-3, one home run, two RBI, two runs scored, one walk. That was the offense. Five total hits as a team. One was a homer that drove in two. One was an RBI single. Two of the runs were Caron’s. When you get pitching like that, you do not need much.

    What the Box Score Looked Like

    • WP: Adam Maier (1-0) — 5 IP, 1 H, 0 R, 0 BB, 5 K
    • LP: Holden Wilkerson (3-1) — 4 IP, 2 H, 3 ER, 2 BB, 3 K
    • SV: Casey Hintz (3) — 2 IP, 1 H, 0 R, 0 BB, 4 K
    • Holds: Calvin Schapira (2), Adam Smith (1)
    • HR: Josh Caron (6) — 2-run shot, 6th inning

    Vancouver starter Johnny King was actually excellent in the loss — 5 IP, 3 H, 0 ER, 1 BB, 8 K — but the Canadians lost the game in relief when Wilkerson surrendered the Caron homer in the sixth.

    Prospect Watch

    It was a quieter night for the top names. Felnin Celesten went 1-for-2 with a run and a walk and is still hitting the cover off the ball overall. Jonny Farmelo went 0-for-4 but played a clean center field. Brandon Eike, hot in Tri-City, went 1-for-4 with no extra-base damage. Curtis Washington Jr., who had four homers entering the trip, went 0-for-3 batting cleanup. Luis Suisbel drove in the third run and finished 1-for-4.

    The most encouraging takeaway is the catcher’s day. Josh Caron has been the steady pro in this lineup, calling a four-pitcher combined shutout behind the plate and providing both runs that mattered. That is a starting catcher’s day.

    Where the Series Stands

    Everett and Vancouver split the first two games of the six-game road series. Tuesday: Vancouver 6, Everett 5 in 10 innings — a 4-0 AquaSox lead, a 5-5 tie in the seventh, and Jacob Sharp walking it off in extras. Wednesday: Frogs answer with a 3-0 shutout. Series tied 1-1.

    Four games left at Nat Bailey Stadium against a Canadians team that came into the series at 14-21. The Frogs were 18-15 entering Tuesday; they are 19-16 (.543) now. Vancouver is 14-21 (.400).

    Bigger Picture: The Mariners Pipeline

    The fan-voice case for paying attention to this AquaSox team has only gotten stronger over the last two weeks. Bryce Miller wrapped his rehab assignment with a 5 IP, 0 ER, 47-pitch outing at Funko Field on May 6. The prospect pipeline keeps producing: Felnin Celesten has back-to-back Northwest League Player of the Week honors, Luke Stevenson won April Hitter of the Month for the entire Mariners organization, and now Adam Maier looks like a real pitcher in his first AquaSox decision.

    These are not just minor leaguers passing through. These are Mariners two stops from Seattle. And every game at Funko Field — and at Nat Bailey Stadium, and at Avista, and at Ron Tonkin — is a window into who is coming next.

    What’s Next: Thursday in Vancouver

    Game 3 of the six-game series goes Thursday, May 14 at Nat Bailey Stadium. First pitch is at 7:05 PM PT. The series wraps Sunday afternoon before the Frogs come home for a homestand against the Tri-City Dust Devils starting Tuesday, May 19.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    What was the final score of the AquaSox-Canadians game on May 13, 2026?
    Everett won 3-0 at Nat Bailey Stadium. It was a combined four-pitcher shutout for the AquaSox.

    Who got the win for the AquaSox?
    Adam Maier (1-0) earned his first professional win after throwing 5 innings of one-hit, no-run baseball with five strikeouts.

    Who hit the home run for Everett?
    Catcher Josh Caron hit a two-run shot in the sixth inning — his sixth home run of the 2026 season.

    What is the AquaSox record right now?
    Everett is 19-16 (.543) on the season after Wednesday’s win, sitting in second place in the Northwest League.

    Where do the AquaSox-Canadians series stand?
    Tied 1-1 in the six-game road series. Four games remain at Nat Bailey Stadium through Sunday, May 17.

    When is the next AquaSox home game?
    The Frogs return to Funko Field on Tuesday, May 19 for a series against the Tri-City Dust Devils.

    Who got the save?
    Casey Hintz threw two scoreless innings with four strikeouts to record his third save of the season.

  • Silvertips Pummel Raiders 5-2 in Game 4: One Win From the Ed Chynoweth Cup

    What happened: The Everett Silvertips beat the Prince Albert Raiders 5-2 in Game 4 of the WHL Championship Final on Wednesday, May 13, 2026 at Art Hauser Centre. Everett now leads the best-of-seven series 3-1 and can clinch the franchise’s first Ed Chynoweth Cup since 2007 with a win in Game 5 on Friday night in Prince Albert.

    Silvertips Pummel Raiders 5-2 in Game 4: One Win From the Cup

    The Everett Silvertips are one win away from the Ed Chynoweth Cup. They went into Prince Albert, took a Game 3 nailbiter on Tuesday, and came back Wednesday night and walked out of Art Hauser Centre with a 5-2 win in Game 4 that wasn’t really that close.

    The Tips lead the 2026 WHL Championship Final 3-1. Anders Miller, Landon DuPont, Carter Bear, Julius Miettinen — every name you have been writing on your fridge whiteboard for the last two months — they all showed up on the road, in a barn that was supposed to be a hornet’s nest, and they handled it.

    The Silvertips are 14-2 in the 2026 playoffs. Fourteen wins, two losses. They have not lost on the road in this postseason. And they have one more game to win for the first Western Hockey League championship in Everett since the 2006-07 squad raised the Cup.

    How They Did It

    If you wanted to script the most demoralizing game possible for a home team, you would script this one. Julius Miettinen scored 32 seconds in. Thirty-two seconds. The Art Hauser crowd had not finished sitting down.

    Prince Albert clawed one back in the second when Brandon Gorzynski beat Miller at 9:53, but Rylan Gould answered with a power-play goal at 18:43 of the second to take a 2-1 lead into the third.

    Then the third period happened. Carter Bear scored on the power play at 4:24 — the game winner — to make it 3-1. Justice Christensen got one back for the Raiders at 6:43, and for about three minutes it was a game again. Shea Busch killed that hope at 10:20 with the insurance marker. Matias Vanhanen iced it with an empty-netter at 17:35.

    Final: Everett 5, Prince Albert 2. Attendance at Art Hauser Centre: 3,299.

    The Special Teams Story

    This series was always going to come down to special teams. On Wednesday, Everett’s power play went 2-for-5. Prince Albert’s power play went 0-for-6. The Raiders had every chance to swing momentum — six full power plays in their own building — and they did not score on a single one. Anders Miller and the Tips penalty kill were the difference.

    Miller has now started every game of this playoff run, and the numbers continue to look like something out of a different sport. Everett outshot Prince Albert 35-33 on the night.

    Goal Summary

    • EVT — Julius Miettinen (1st period, 0:32)
    • PA — Brandon Gorzynski (2nd period, 9:53)
    • EVT — Rylan Gould PPG (2nd period, 18:43)
    • EVT — Carter Bear PPG, GWG (3rd period, 4:24)
    • PA — Justice Christensen (3rd period, 6:43)
    • EVT — Shea Busch, insurance (3rd period, 10:20)
    • EVT — Matias Vanhanen, empty net (3rd period, 17:35)

    What’s Next: Game 5 in Prince Albert, Friday Night

    Here’s where it gets real. Game 5 goes Friday, May 15 at Art Hauser Centre in Prince Albert. If the Silvertips win, they hoist the Ed Chynoweth Cup on the road. They are the visiting team. There is no champagne celebration at Angel of the Winds Arena waiting for them — they would have to do it in a building that hates them.

    If the Tips lose Game 5, the series comes home. Game 6 would be Sunday, May 17 at Angel of the Winds Arena. Game 7, if needed, is Monday, May 18, also at AOTW.

    So Silvertips Nation has a choice to make: do you want to clinch this thing Friday on the road, or do you want one more chance to watch them lift the trophy on home ice? Honestly, both options sound great. We have not had a problem this nice to wrestle with in nineteen years.

    The 19-Year Drought

    Let’s just say it: it has been a long time. The last Silvertips team to win the WHL championship was the 2006-07 squad. The kids on the current roster were not born yet. Landon DuPont was not born yet when Everett lost in the WHL Final in 2018 to Swift Current.

    This is the closest the franchise has come to ending the drought since that 2018 trip. They are not just close — they are one win from it. And they are doing it the right way: dominant in the regular season (117 points, best in 12 years), dominant in the playoffs (14-2, two sweeps in the first three rounds), and dominant in this final so far.

    How to Watch Game 5

    Game 5 is Friday, May 15 at 7:30 PM MT (6:30 PM PT) at Art Hauser Centre in Prince Albert, Saskatchewan. The broadcast is on TSN in Canada and Victory+ in the United States. If you are in Everett and want to watch with other Tips fans, watch parties are popping up around town — check the team’s official channels for organized viewing locations.

    What This Run Has Meant

    This is the kind of run you remember. The kind of run where you remember exactly where you were when each game ended. The Silvertips have given Everett a six-week party that started with a Round 1 sweep, continued with a five-game series win over Kelowna, an Anders Miller goaltending clinic in the Western Conference Final, and now a 3-1 lead in the WHL Final.

    One more. That is all this team needs. One more win, anywhere, against anyone, and the Ed Chynoweth Cup comes back to the Tips for the first time since 2007.

    Friday night, Prince Albert. Bring it home.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    What was the final score of Silvertips vs Raiders Game 4?
    Everett won 5-2 over Prince Albert at Art Hauser Centre on Wednesday, May 13, 2026.

    What is the series score in the 2026 WHL Final?
    The Silvertips lead the best-of-seven series 3-1 and need one more win to claim the Ed Chynoweth Cup.

    When is Game 5 of the WHL Championship Final?
    Game 5 is Friday, May 15, 2026 at 7:30 PM MT / 6:30 PM PT at Art Hauser Centre in Prince Albert, Saskatchewan.

    Where can I watch Silvertips Game 5?
    TSN in Canada and Victory+ in the United States.

    If the series comes back to Everett, when are Games 6 and 7?
    Game 6 would be Sunday, May 17 at Angel of the Winds Arena. Game 7, if needed, would be Monday, May 18, also at AOTW.

    When was the last time the Silvertips won the WHL championship?
    2007. The 2006-07 Silvertips won the only Ed Chynoweth Cup in franchise history. The 2026 team is one win away from ending a 19-year drought.

    Who scored the game-winning goal in Game 4?
    Carter Bear scored on the power play at 4:24 of the third period to give Everett a 3-1 lead. It held up as the game-winner.

  • Silvertips Steal Game 3 at Art Hauser: Miettinen’s GWG Gives Everett 2-1 Series Lead

    PRINCE ALBERT, SK — The Everett Silvertips stole home-ice advantage on Tuesday night at the Art Hauser Centre, grinding out a gritty 3-2 win over the Prince Albert Raiders in Game 3 of the 2026 WHL Championship Final. Silvertips forward Julius Miettinen supplied the game-winning goal as Everett clawed to a 2-1 series lead. The next game of the Ed Chynoweth Cup is Wednesday night at 6:30 PM PT — same building, same hostile crowd — and the Silvertips now have the pressure.

    The Rudolph Factor

    The storyline going into Game 3 was the suspension of Raiders defenseman Daxon Rudolph, one of Prince Albert’s most important offensive contributors and one of the top NHL draft prospects in this year’s class. The TSN-reported one-game ban took a key weapon off the Raiders’ blue line — and the Silvertips made them pay.

    Rudolph had been a presence all series for the Raiders, and losing him for a road game in a building that’s become a Silvertips fortress was a serious blow to Prince Albert’s chances. Whether the suspension carries over to Game 4 will be worth watching closely heading into Wednesday’s matchup.

    Miettinen: The Finnish Record-Setter

    Julius Miettinen continues to write himself into WHL playoff history. The Silvertips forward has now set the record for the most playoff points by a Finnish player in WHL history — a remarkable accomplishment for a player operating at peak level in the biggest games of the year.

    His game-winning goal on Tuesday was another chapter in what has been an incredible 2026 playoff run. In a tight game that could have gone either way, Miettinen came up with the decisive marker. That’s what elite players do. That’s why the Silvertips are in this series.

    The WHL also honored Miettinen in the WHL Championship Edition of its Weekly Awards — recognition that came alongside defenseman Brock Cripps of the Raiders and Silvertips goaltender Anders Miller. Even in a week where Everett won a game, the league acknowledged how good both teams have been.

    Miller on the Road

    The Art Hauser Centre in Prince Albert holds roughly 2,800 fans and it gets loud. Really loud. The Raiders faithful showed up expecting to see their team take a 2-1 series lead, and instead watched Anders Miller stand them up.

    Miller came into Game 3 with a .936 playoff save percentage across 13 playoff games — the best playoff numbers in WHL history for a goalie who has played that many games. He had already gone 8-0 on the road in these playoffs before Tuesday, and he backed it up again at the Art Hauser. Silvertips fans have spent all spring watching Miller make impossible saves in impossible buildings, and it’s starting to feel inevitable.

    This is now a 15-2 playoff record for the Silvertips. They have lost exactly two games in two months of playoff hockey.

    How the Series Looks Now

    The series narrative has shifted decisively. Here’s where things stand:

    • Game 1 (May 8, AOTW): Raiders 4, Silvertips 2 — Orsulak and Cootes stole home ice
    • Game 2 (May 9, AOTW): Silvertips 6, Raiders 2 — Miettinen’s 4-point night, Bear twice
    • Game 3 (May 12, Art Hauser): Silvertips 3, Raiders 2 — Miettinen GWG, road steal
    • Game 4 (May 13, Art Hauser): Wednesday 6:30 PM PT — series 2-1 Everett
    • Game 5 (if needed, May 15, Art Hauser): 6:30 PM PT
    • Games 6/7 (if needed, May 17/18, AOTW): Back home in Everett

    The Silvertips now have a chance to go up 3-1 with a win Wednesday. A 3-1 series lead in the WHL Final would be historically close to insurmountable. But the Raiders will be desperate, they’ll have their fans behind them, and — presumably — Daxon Rudolph may be back in the lineup. This isn’t over.

    What It Means

    The Silvertips last won the Ed Chynoweth Cup in 2007. That’s 19 years. This team — 57-8-2-1 in the regular season, 15-2 in the playoffs — is the best Everett team since then. Maybe the best ever. And they just took the lead in the WHL Final on the road, in a building they’ve never played a game in before this week, against a team that had home ice advantage.

    Two more wins. That’s all that stands between this group and the Cup.

    How to Watch Game 4

    Game 4: Wednesday May 13 — Art Hauser Centre, Prince Albert, SK
    Puck drop: 7:30 PM MT / 6:30 PM PT
    TV: TSN (Canada) | Streaming: Victory+ (U.S.)
    Games 5 (if needed) also at Art Hauser on May 15. Games 6 and 7 (if needed) return to Angel of the Winds Arena on May 17 and 18.

    If you’re making plans for a potential Game 6 or 7 at Angel of the Winds Arena, tickets are available at Ticketmaster. The building at 2000 Hewitt Ave in Everett holds 10,000+ fans for hockey — and if this series goes back home, it’s going to be electric.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    What is the current series score in the 2026 WHL Championship Final?

    After Game 3, the Everett Silvertips lead the Prince Albert Raiders 2-1 in the best-of-seven series.

    When is WHL Final Game 4?

    Game 4 is Wednesday, May 13 at Art Hauser Centre in Prince Albert. Puck drop is 7:30 PM MT (6:30 PM PT). Watch on TSN in Canada or Victory+ in the U.S.

    Why was Daxon Rudolph suspended for Game 3?

    Rudolph received a one-game WHL suspension that was first reported by TSN. The specifics of the infraction were not disclosed, but it kept the Raiders’ top defensive prospect out of Tuesday’s game.

    Who scored the game-winning goal in Silvertips Game 3?

    Julius Miettinen scored the game-winning goal for the Silvertips in the 3-2 win.

    What is Anders Miller’s WHL playoff save percentage?

    Miller entered Game 3 with a .936 save percentage across 13 playoff games — the best playoff SV% in WHL history for a goalie with that many games played.

    Related coverage: Tips Even the Series With 6-2 Game 2 Win | Anders Miller’s Road Test | WHL Final Heads to Prince Albert: Full Schedule

  • Five Weeks Left: What Every Everett Family Needs to Know Before the Last Day of School on June 15

    Q: When is the last day of school for Everett Public Schools in 2026?
    The last day of school for Everett Public Schools in the 2025–26 school year is Monday, June 15, 2026. The final five weeks of the school year — mid-May through mid-June — are among the most event-dense weeks on the district calendar, with concerts, field days, PTSA events, AP make-up exams, and graduation ceremonies all landing in rapid succession.

    Five Weeks Left: What Every Everett Family Needs to Know Before the Last Day of School on June 15

    The school year doesn’t slow down in May. If anything, it accelerates. Concerts, field days, PTSA events, AP make-up exams, volunteer recognition nights, and graduation ceremonies all compress into the final stretch between now and June 15 — the last day of school for Everett Public Schools in the 2025–26 school year.

    If you’re an EPS family and your calendar isn’t already filling up, this is your guide to what’s coming, what to plan for, and what you shouldn’t let sneak up on you.

    The Calendar Anchor: June 15, 2026

    The last day of school for Everett Public Schools is Monday, June 15, 2026. That’s five weeks from this week. The school year’s final stretch includes the last day of instruction, which means report cards, grade promotions, locker cleanouts, textbook returns, and end-of-year school traditions — all of which vary by school but typically cluster in the final two weeks.

    Mark it. A lot of family planning decisions depend on it: summer childcare start dates, camp enrollment, work schedule adjustments, and summer program registration. Speaking of which — if you haven’t registered for EPS’s summer programs yet, deadlines are approaching. The Summer 2026 Academy Programs guide has the full breakdown of what the district is offering and who’s eligible.

    What’s Happening in May at EPS Schools

    The EPS district calendar for May 2026 is genuinely busy. Here’s what’s on the schedule:

    AP Make-Up Exams — Advanced Placement make-up exams are running through May, giving students who missed a primary exam date a second chance to take the test. For families with high schoolers enrolled in AP courses at Cascade, Everett, or other EPS high schools, this is a critical window. AP scores determine whether students earn college credit — and for Running Start students also enrolled at Everett Community College, the end-of-quarter timing overlaps with EvCC’s spring term wrap-up as well.

    Eisenhower Middle School PTSA 4th Annual Family Fun Fest — May 16. Eisenhower Middle is hosting its annual family community event, one of the more consistent school-community events in the district’s middle school calendar. If your student is at Eisenhower, check in with their PTSA for details.

    Jackson Elementary Festival of Cultures — Jackson Elementary’s Festival of Cultures is a celebration of the school’s diverse student body, with families and students sharing food, music, and traditions from their communities. It’s one of the more genuine community-first events on the district calendar — the kind of evening where the gym feels like Everett in miniature.

    Elementary school concerts — Multiple elementary schools are scheduling their spring music concerts in May and early June. Emerson Elementary’s Kindergarten and First Grade Concerts are on the calendar. Check your school’s specific dates — these tend to fill up the parking lot fast.

    Gateway Middle School Symphonic Choir at Mariners — Gateway Middle School’s Symphonic Choir has a performance scheduled at a Mariners game, one of those events that sounds almost too good to be true until you see your kid singing in a baseball stadium.

    AP Exams and High School Seniors: The Final Push

    For high school seniors, May and early June are a different kind of intense. AP exams, final projects, and senior-specific events are all happening simultaneously. The graduation ceremony dates and venues have already been published — if you haven’t confirmed which ceremony your student’s school is holding and when, now is the time to do that.

    For the Class of 2026, this is the end of a K-12 experience that produced a record 96.3% graduation rate for the district. Whatever comes next — college, Running Start completion, a trade program, the workforce — they’re crossing the stage in a strong district.

    What Families Often Miss: Textbooks, Lockers, and Fees

    Every EPS school handles end-of-year logistics slightly differently, but here are the things that most families forget until the last week:

    Textbooks: District-owned textbooks must be returned. Most schools do a formal textbook collection day in the week before the last day of school. Unreturned books result in a fee. Check with your school about the specific date — it varies by school.

    Library books: School library books also have end-of-year deadlines. Students with outstanding library materials typically receive notices home in the last two weeks of school. Clearing these before June 15 avoids fees that carry into next year’s enrollment.

    Lockers: Middle and high school students need to clear their lockers before the last day. Anything left behind is typically held briefly and then disposed of — not returned.

    Outstanding fees: Student fees, lunch account balances, and device fees (for district-issued Chromebooks or iPads) should be resolved before the school year ends. Most EPS schools use the ParentVUE portal for fee management — if you haven’t logged into ParentVUE recently, doing so now will show you what’s outstanding.

    Kindergarten Enrollment for 2026–27

    If you have a child who will be five years old on or before August 31, 2026, they’re eligible for kindergarten in the 2026–27 school year. Everett Public Schools typically opens kindergarten enrollment in late winter and early spring — if you haven’t enrolled your child yet, contact your neighborhood school directly or visit the EPS enrollment office. Waiting until August means reduced choice in school placement and less time for the district to prepare.

    Families who are new to Everett and figuring out which school their child is zoned for can use the school finder tool on the EPS website. Boundary changes occasionally happen between school years, so even longtime residents should verify if they’ve moved recently.

    Summer Programs: Don’t Miss the Deadlines

    The Summer 2026 Academy isn’t the only summer option for EPS families — it’s the main district-run program, but there are also summer learning options through community partners, enrichment programs at Everett Community College, and summer reading programs through the Everett Public Library system.

    The Everett Public Library’s summer reading program typically launches in June and runs through August. It’s free, open to all ages, and offers incentives for kids who complete reading milestones. For younger students especially, summer reading significantly reduces learning loss — the research on summer slide is consistent across grade levels and income brackets.

    For high schoolers considering Running Start at EvCC, fall quarter registration opens in the summer. Dr. Chemene Crawford’s college is actively enrolling for fall 2026. The earlier a student registers, the more course options are available.

    Volunteer Appreciation and End-of-Year Giving

    May is also volunteer and staff appreciation season across EPS schools. Many PTSAs run end-of-year appreciation events for teachers and paraprofessionals. If your school’s PTSA hasn’t sent out a call for contributions or volunteers for those events, reach out directly — they likely need help.

    Some schools also run end-of-year supply drives, collecting backpacks and school supplies for families who need support at the start of next year. These drives typically run in May and June. Connecting with your school’s PTSA or office staff is the best way to find out if one is happening at your child’s school.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    When is the last day of school for Everett Public Schools in 2026?
    The last day of school in the 2025–26 school year is Monday, June 15, 2026.

    When are EPS graduation ceremonies?
    Graduation ceremony dates and venues for all EPS high schools have been published. See the full graduation ceremony guide for specifics by school.

    What summer programs does EPS offer in 2026?
    The Summer 2026 Academy is the district’s primary summer program. The summer programs guide covers eligibility, dates, and how to register.

    When does EvCC Running Start enrollment open for fall 2026?
    Fall quarter registration at Everett Community College opens during summer. Students interested in Running Start for the 2026–27 school year should contact EvCC admissions or check everettcc.edu for specific enrollment windows.

    What happens if my child has unreturned textbooks or library books at the end of the year?
    Unreturned materials typically result in fees that carry forward into the next school year. Each school sets its own collection timeline for end-of-year — check with your child’s school directly for specific dates.

    My child is starting kindergarten in fall 2026 — is it too late to enroll?
    It’s not too late, but sooner is better. Contact your neighborhood school or the EPS enrollment office directly. Children must be five years old on or before August 31, 2026 to qualify for the 2026–27 kindergarten class.

    How do I find out what school events are coming up at my child’s school?
    The EPS district calendar at everettsd.org lists district-wide events. Individual school PTSAs and school offices communicate school-specific events through ParentVUE, school newsletters, and their own social media pages.

  • Living in Harborview-Seahurst-Glenhaven: Everett’s Puget Sound View Neighborhood Most Locals Have Never Explored

    Q: What is the Harborview-Seahurst-Glenhaven neighborhood in Everett?
    Harborview-Seahurst-Glenhaven is an official City of Everett neighborhood on the northwest side of the city, about four miles from downtown. It combines three adjacent sub-communities — Harborview, Seahurst, and Glenhaven — into one neighborhood association area. It’s known for quiet streets, Puget Sound views, and one of the most consistently active neighborhood communities in Everett.

    Living in Harborview-Seahurst-Glenhaven: Everett’s Puget Sound View Neighborhood Most Locals Have Never Explored

    Ask most Everett residents where Harborview-Seahurst-Glenhaven is, and you’ll get a pause. It’s not a neighborhood that shows up in conversations the way Riverside or Silver Lake does. It doesn’t have a landmark event or a famous street. What it has is something harder to describe until you’ve been there: a view of Possession Sound that stops you mid-sentence, a quietness that still feels like a city neighborhood, and a housing market that has quietly become one of the stronger performers in Snohomish County.

    It’s also the last official City of Everett neighborhood to get its own spotlight on this desk. That ends tonight.

    Three Neighborhoods, One Community

    Harborview, Seahurst, and Glenhaven are three distinct sub-areas that the City of Everett officially groups under a single neighborhood association. They share a western edge along Puget Sound, a school pathway through Everett Unified, and a geography that sets them apart from most of Everett’s other neighborhoods: they sit high above the water, tucked into the bluffs northwest of Casino Road, with views that most visitors don’t expect to find in a working-class Pacific Northwest city.

    The neighborhood sits roughly four miles west of downtown Everett. That distance is real — most daily errands require a car, and residents know it. But the trade-off is a quieter, more residential character than you’d find in Twin Creeks or the area around Evergreen Way.

    What Makes It Feel Different

    Harborview-Seahurst-Glenhaven earns a B+ safety rating from neighborhood data services, which puts it among the safer areas in Everett. Residents consistently describe it using the same words: clean, peaceful, safe, dog-friendly, family-oriented. The neighborhood has a population of approximately 4,700, with an average household income above the national average at around $124,000 — a profile that reflects the mix of longtime owners and newer buyers who have discovered the neighborhood in recent years.

    What drives people here, more than anything, is the water. Stand at Harborview Park on a clear morning and you’re looking at Possession Sound, the Olympic Mountains across the water, and Mount Baker to the northeast. That view is not incidental — it’s the defining feature of this part of Everett, and it explains why a neighborhood that requires a car for most errands has held value the way it has.

    Harborview Park: The Neighborhood’s Anchor

    Harborview Park sits at 1621 W. Mukilteo Blvd. and is open daily from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. Admission is free. The park is small — a few grassy areas, benches, dirt walking paths, and a viewpoint — but what it offers is disproportionate to its size. On a clear day, you can see across to Whidbey Island, watch ferries cutting through the sound, and, if the timing is right, catch a sunset that lights up the Olympic Range in pink. Dog owners treat it like a local secret, and on weekend mornings it functions as an informal neighborhood gathering point.

    The paths are accessible to walkers and, where maintained, to wheelchairs. It’s not a destination park the way Howarth Park is — but that’s part of its appeal. Harborview Park is for the people who live near it, not for the people driving across town to visit.

    Howarth Park: Your Other Backyard

    Residents of Harborview-Seahurst-Glenhaven are close enough to Howarth Park to claim it as a second neighborhood park. Howarth is a 28-acre park on the bluff above the sound with a playground, picnic tables, a tennis court, trails, and a viewpoint. It’s also where the neighborhood holds its National Night Out Against Crime celebration each August — a picnic with law enforcement that draws families from across the neighborhood association. If you’ve only ever seen Howarth Park driving by on Beverly Boulevard, you’ve missed it. The local’s guide to Howarth Park is worth reading before your first visit.

    Schools: A Complete K–12 Path

    Students who grow up in Harborview-Seahurst-Glenhaven move through Everett Public Schools on a consistent pathway. Elementary students attend View Ridge Elementary, which earns a B+ from Niche and serves kindergarten through fifth grade. Middle school continues at Evergreen Middle School, a B-rated school that offers nine sports teams for seventh and eighth graders. High school diplomas come from Everett High School, which earns a B rating overall.

    This is the same school pipeline that serves much of western Everett, and it’s one of the reasons families with children in elementary school have been drawn to the area. For families considering the neighborhood, the Everett School District’s record 96.3% graduation rate and its range of career and technical programs make the district itself a draw, not just the neighborhood.

    Community Life: Events That Actually Happen

    The Harborview-Seahurst-Glenhaven neighborhood association puts on three annual events that have become genuine community anchors. In the spring, there’s an Easter Egg Hunt and scramble. In August, the National Night Out Against Crime celebration at Howarth Park brings neighbors together with a picnic and law enforcement engagement. And in the winter, there’s an annual holiday potluck at the local fire station.

    These aren’t large-scale events. They’re the kind of neighborhood programming that happens because people know each other’s names and decide to keep showing up. For a neighborhood of under 5,000 residents, three consistent annual events is a meaningful sign of community health.

    The neighborhood association also receives notification support from the City of Everett’s neighborhood alert system, meaning residents get city communications specific to their area — construction notices, utility work, public meetings that affect the bluff.

    The Housing Market in 2026

    The median sale price for homes in Harborview-Seahurst-Glenhaven over the last 12 months is approximately $775,000, up about 10% from the prior year. That’s a significant number in the context of Everett’s overall market — and it reflects what happens when a neighborhood with views, safety, and good schools starts getting attention from buyers who have already been priced out of waterfront markets further south.

    Homes here tend to be mid-century to late-century builds — not the new construction you’d find in Twin Creeks or the townhouses going up near Cascade View. The inventory is tighter because turnover is lower. Residents tend to stay.

    If you’re comparing this neighborhood to its neighbors: Pinehurst-Beverly Park to the south has more transit access and is closer to Casino Road’s amenities. Boulevard Bluffs to the north is more isolated but commands similar views. Harborview-Seahurst-Glenhaven sits between them in price and character.

    Who Belongs Here — And What to Expect

    This neighborhood is for people who want quiet without leaving the city. It’s for dog owners, for families with elementary-age kids who want to stay in the EPS district without being on a major arterial, for retired couples who moved here for the views and never left. It is not for people who need walkability for daily errands — there’s no grocery store you can reach on foot from most of the neighborhood, and the bus routes are limited.

    What it gives you instead is a neighborhood that feels settled. The streets are maintained, the neighbors know each other, and on a clear evening you can stand at Harborview Park and watch the light go down over the Olympics while the sound turns silver below you. There’s no marketing language that makes that sound better than it is.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Where exactly is Harborview-Seahurst-Glenhaven in Everett?
    It’s on the northwest side of Everett, roughly four miles west of downtown. The neighborhood sits on the bluffs above Possession Sound, northwest of Casino Road and north of Pinehurst-Beverly Park.

    Is Harborview-Seahurst-Glenhaven safe?
    The neighborhood earns a B+ safety rating, which is higher than much of Everett. Residents consistently describe it as peaceful, quiet, and family-friendly.

    What schools serve Harborview-Seahurst-Glenhaven?
    Students attend View Ridge Elementary (K-5), Evergreen Middle School (6-8), and Everett High School (9-12), all part of Everett Public Schools.

    What is Harborview Park like?
    Harborview Park at 1621 W. Mukilteo Blvd. is a free, dog-friendly park open 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. It features walking trails, picnic areas, benches, and views of Possession Sound, the Olympic Mountains, and Mount Baker.

    What is the median home price in Harborview-Seahurst-Glenhaven?
    The median sale price over the last 12 months is approximately $775,000, up about 10% year-over-year.

    Does the neighborhood have an active community organization?
    Yes — the Harborview-Seahurst-Glenhaven neighborhood association holds three annual events (Easter Egg Hunt, National Night Out in August, and a holiday potluck) and is recognized by the City of Everett’s neighborhood association program.

    How does Harborview-Seahurst-Glenhaven compare to other Everett neighborhoods?
    It’s quieter and more car-dependent than central Everett neighborhoods, but has stronger views, higher safety ratings, and a more settled housing stock than most of the city. Compared to Boulevard Bluffs to the north and Pinehurst-Beverly Park to the south, it’s a middle-ground in price and character.

  • Fresh Paint 2026 Returns to Downtown Everett on August 15 and 16 — 120 Artists, Free Admission, and the Biggest Outdoor Art Festival on Hoyt Avenue

    Fresh Paint 2026 Returns to Downtown Everett on August 15 and 16 — 120 Artists, Free Admission, and the Biggest Outdoor Art Festival on Hoyt Avenue



    Two days. One block of Hoyt Avenue. A hundred and twenty artists, free to walk in, and the biggest outdoor art event downtown Everett puts on all year. Fresh Paint 2026 is on August 15 and 16, and if you haven’t been before, this is the year to change that.

    The Schack Art Center runs this every summer and has built something worth making plans for. The vendor list is already sold out — which tells you this is not a pop-up craft market. Artists apply. They get juried in. The work on Hoyt Avenue that weekend is curated, and you’ll feel it when you walk the block.

    What You’re Walking Into

    The festival takes over Hoyt Avenue between Pacific Avenue and Hewitt Avenue, two blocks from the Schack itself. The street closes. Booths go up. And from 10am to 5pm on Saturday and 10am to 4pm on Sunday, that stretch of downtown becomes the most concentrated collection of original art in Snohomish County.

    120+ artists span painting, sculpture, glass, jewelry, fiber, ceramics, and photography. Because this is a juried show, there’s a floor to the quality. You’re not wading through mass-produced prints to find the one interesting thing — the interesting things are the whole point.

    Admission is free. You pay for art, food, and activities. That’s the model and it works — 10,000+ attendees walk through over the two days, and the Schack has been doing this long enough to know how to move that crowd through a single city block without it feeling like a fire drill.

    Glassblowing, Kids’ Activities, and Float Find

    The Schack is a working art center, not just a gallery. At Fresh Paint, they demonstrate that — literally. Glassblowing demonstrations run through the weekend, and watching someone pull molten glass into form at a live outdoor event is the kind of thing you stop for whether you planned to or not. It draws every age group.

    Kids’ activity areas are built into the layout, which means this is a functional family event and not just an adult art crawl. You can split up, let the kids engage with the activity stations, and walk the artist booths without herding the whole group through every booth.

    Float Find is the Schack tradition that turns the festival into a game. Small glass floats — hand-crafted — get hidden around the festival grounds. Find one, keep it. It’s the kind of detail that makes people come back year after year and arrive early.

    The Schack’s Track Record on This Street

    The Schack Art Center at 2921 Hoyt Ave has been the anchor of Everett’s arts infrastructure since long before the downtown revival picked up pace. Fresh Paint is their statement event — the one where they take the case for arts in this city outside the building and onto the street itself.

    If you’ve seen what they do inside the gallery — and the Artists’ Garage Sale gives you a sense of the community energy they generate — Fresh Paint is that but scaled up and opened to anyone walking by. The Contemporary NW + Summer Auction draws serious collectors; Fresh Paint draws everyone else. The two events together define what the Schack is doing for this city.

    The regular monthly Everett Art Walk keeps the momentum going through the year, but Fresh Paint is the anchor. It’s the day families mark on the calendar in January.

    The Practical Details

    What: Fresh Paint 2026 — Schack Art Center Outdoor Juried Art Festival
    Saturday August 15: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
    Sunday August 16: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
    Where: Hoyt Ave between Pacific Ave and Hewitt Ave, Downtown Everett WA 98201
    Admission: Free
    Artists: 120+ juried (vendors sold out — this is curated work)
    Highlights: Glassblowing demos, kids’ activities, Float Find, food vendors
    Parking: Street parking and downtown garages within a few blocks of Hoyt Ave

    Full details at schack.org/fresh-paint →

    FAQ

    When is Fresh Paint 2026?

    Saturday August 15 (10am–5pm) and Sunday August 16 (10am–4pm), 2026.

    Where is Fresh Paint in Everett?

    Hoyt Avenue between Pacific Avenue and Hewitt Avenue in downtown Everett. The street closes for the weekend and becomes the festival grounds.

    How much does Fresh Paint cost?

    Free admission. You pay for what you buy — art, food, and activities. Vendor spots are sold out but attendance is open to everyone.

    How many artists are at Fresh Paint 2026?

    120+ juried artists. Vendors are sold out for 2026, meaning artists applied and were curated — this is not a craft fair.

    What is Float Find at Fresh Paint?

    Float Find is a Schack tradition where hidden glass floats are scattered around the festival for attendees to discover and keep. It’s the detail that makes Fresh Paint a repeat-visit event for families.

    Is Fresh Paint good for kids?

    Yes. Dedicated kids’ activity areas, glassblowing demos, and Float Find. Bring them early — the floats go fast.

  • Altered 2ks and Centuries Are Playing the 2000s Emo and Pop Punk Catalog at Tony V’s Garage on June 6 — Your Move

    Altered 2ks and Centuries Are Playing the 2000s Emo and Pop Punk Catalog at Tony V’s Garage on June 6 — Your Move



    Saturday night, June 6. Tony V’s Garage on Hewitt Avenue. Two bands. Four hours. The entire 2000s emo and pop punk catalog you burned onto a CD in middle school and still know word-for-word.

    Altered 2ks and Centuries are sharing the stage — and together they cover the decade that turned angst into arena anthems. My Chemical Romance. Fall Out Boy. Paramore. Taking Back Sunday. Hawthorne Heights. The Used. If you were a teenager when these songs dropped, you’ve been waiting for a night like this without knowing it.

    Who’s Playing and What to Expect

    Altered 2ks is the headline act — a tribute project built specifically around 2000s emo and pop punk. They don’t try to do everything from that era; they do the specific songs that mattered. The ones that opened the floodgates. They’ve played Tony V’s before and they know how to fill that room.

    Centuries opens the set. Same era, same energy, same devotion to getting the details right. This is a double bill with actual curatorial intent — both bands exist in the same sonic universe and the setlist arc from opener to closer is going to hit like a full playlist you built yourself at 15.

    Tony V’s Garage has been the right room for nights like this since it opened in Everett’s historic downtown. It’s not a theater. It’s not a club designed for distance between you and the stage. It’s a place where the band is close, the sound is loud, and the crowd knows every word. For a tribute show built around songs this emotionally loaded, the intimacy is the point.

    The Venue and What You Need to Know

    Tony V’s Garage sits at 1716 Hewitt Ave in Everett. The show starts at 8:00 PM on Saturday, June 6 and runs to 11:30 PM. Tickets are $23.18 on Eventbrite — sold by organizer AJ Verhey, who has been putting on shows at this venue consistently.

    This is a standing-room show. Capacity at Tony V’s is limited. If you want a spot close to the stage, you want to be there early. The venue does not hold tickets at will call for late arrivals in the way larger rooms do.

    Street parking is available on Hewitt and the surrounding blocks. Everett’s downtown is walkable from several parking structures if Hewitt fills up.

    Why This Night Works

    There’s a specific thing that happens when a well-prepared tribute band plays songs from a formative era in a small room. It’s different from seeing those songs on a stadium screen. You’re not nostalgic at a distance — you’re in the room with 200 people who all know the same lyrics, and the band is ten feet away playing them at full volume.

    Tony V’s has hosted Emo Prom at Tony V’s and built a track record of landing the right acts for Everett’s live music crowd. The Polkadot Cadaver show drew the same energy this room can hold — dedicated, loud, present. And if you’ve been watching what’s come through the April lineup at Tony V’s, you already know this venue doesn’t book filler.

    Altered 2ks and Centuries together on one bill on a Saturday night is not a casual decision. This is a deliberate, fully committed tribute event with a tight setlist focus. Show up for it.

    Tickets and the Short Version

    What: Altered 2ks + Centuries — 2000s emo and pop punk tribute night
    When: Saturday, June 6, 2026 — 8:00 PM to 11:30 PM
    Where: Tony V’s Garage, 1716 Hewitt Ave, Everett WA 98201
    Tickets: $23.18 on Eventbrite — limited capacity, buy before the weekend
    Ages: Check Eventbrite listing for age policy

    Get tickets on Eventbrite →

    FAQ

    When is Altered 2ks playing at Tony V’s Garage?

    Saturday, June 6, 2026 at 8:00 PM. Doors open before then — get there early.

    Where is Tony V’s Garage in Everett?

    1716 Hewitt Ave, Everett, WA 98201. Street parking on Hewitt and the surrounding blocks.

    How much are tickets for Altered 2ks at Tony V’s?

    $23.18 on Eventbrite. Limited capacity at Tony V’s — don’t wait on this one.

    What kind of music do Altered 2ks play?

    2000s emo and pop punk — My Chemical Romance, Fall Out Boy, Paramore, Taking Back Sunday, and the full early-2000s catalog you know by heart.

    Who is opening at the June 6 show?

    Centuries opens the night. They play the same era — this is a two-band throwback double bill.

  • Silvertips Steal Game 3 at Art Hauser: Miettinen’s GWG Gives Everett 2-1 Series Lead

    PRINCE ALBERT, SK — The Everett Silvertips stole home-ice advantage on Tuesday night at the Art Hauser Centre, grinding out a gritty 3-2 win over the Prince Albert Raiders in Game 3 of the 2026 WHL Championship Final. Silvertips forward Julius Miettinen supplied the game-winning goal as Everett clawed to a 2-1 series lead. The next game of the Ed Chynoweth Cup is Wednesday night at 6:30 PM PT — same building, same hostile crowd — and the Silvertips now have the pressure.

    The Rudolph Factor

    The storyline going into Game 3 was the suspension of Raiders defenseman Daxon Rudolph, one of Prince Albert’s most important offensive contributors and one of the top NHL draft prospects in this year’s class. The TSN-reported one-game ban took a key weapon off the Raiders’ blue line — and the Silvertips made them pay.

    Rudolph had been a presence all series for the Raiders, and losing him for a road game in a building that’s become a Silvertips fortress was a serious blow to Prince Albert’s chances. Whether the suspension carries over to Game 4 will be worth watching closely heading into Wednesday’s matchup.

    Miettinen: The Finnish Record-Setter

    Julius Miettinen continues to write himself into WHL playoff history. The Silvertips forward has now set the record for the most playoff points by a Finnish player in WHL history — a remarkable accomplishment for a player operating at peak level in the biggest games of the year.

    His game-winning goal on Tuesday was another chapter in what has been an incredible 2026 playoff run. In a tight game that could have gone either way, Miettinen came up with the decisive marker. That’s what elite players do. That’s why the Silvertips are in this series.

    The WHL also honored Miettinen in the WHL Championship Edition of its Weekly Awards — recognition that came alongside defenseman Brock Cripps of the Raiders and Silvertips goaltender Anders Miller. Even in a week where Everett won a game, the league acknowledged how good both teams have been.

    Miller on the Road

    The Art Hauser Centre in Prince Albert holds roughly 2,800 fans and it gets loud. Really loud. The Raiders faithful showed up expecting to see their team take a 2-1 series lead, and instead watched Anders Miller stand them up.

    Miller came into Game 3 with a .936 playoff save percentage across 13 playoff games — the best playoff numbers in WHL history for a goalie who has played that many games. He had already gone 8-0 on the road in these playoffs before Tuesday, and he backed it up again at the Art Hauser. Silvertips fans have spent all spring watching Miller make impossible saves in impossible buildings, and it’s starting to feel inevitable.

    This is now a 15-2 playoff record for the Silvertips. They have lost exactly two games in two months of playoff hockey.

    How the Series Looks Now

    The series narrative has shifted decisively. Here’s where things stand:

    • Game 1 (May 8, AOTW): Raiders 4, Silvertips 2 — Orsulak and Cootes stole home ice
    • Game 2 (May 9, AOTW): Silvertips 6, Raiders 2 — Miettinen’s 4-point night, Bear twice
    • Game 3 (May 12, Art Hauser): Silvertips 3, Raiders 2 — Miettinen GWG, road steal
    • Game 4 (May 13, Art Hauser): Wednesday 6:30 PM PT — series 2-1 Everett
    • Game 5 (if needed, May 15, Art Hauser): 6:30 PM PT
    • Games 6/7 (if needed, May 17/18, AOTW): Back home in Everett

    The Silvertips now have a chance to go up 3-1 with a win Wednesday. A 3-1 series lead in the WHL Final would be historically close to insurmountable. But the Raiders will be desperate, they’ll have their fans behind them, and — presumably — Daxon Rudolph may be back in the lineup. This isn’t over.

    What It Means

    The Silvertips last won the Ed Chynoweth Cup in 2007. That’s 19 years. This team — 57-8-2-1 in the regular season, 15-2 in the playoffs — is the best Everett team since then. Maybe the best ever. And they just took the lead in the WHL Final on the road, in a building they’ve never played a game in before this week, against a team that had home ice advantage.

    Two more wins. That’s all that stands between this group and the Cup.

    How to Watch Game 4

    Game 4: Wednesday May 13 — Art Hauser Centre, Prince Albert, SK
    Puck drop: 7:30 PM MT / 6:30 PM PT
    TV: TSN (Canada) | Streaming: Victory+ (U.S.)
    Games 5 (if needed) also at Art Hauser on May 15. Games 6 and 7 (if needed) return to Angel of the Winds Arena on May 17 and 18.

    If you’re making plans for a potential Game 6 or 7 at Angel of the Winds Arena, tickets are available at Ticketmaster. The building at 2000 Hewitt Ave in Everett holds 10,000+ fans for hockey — and if this series goes back home, it’s going to be electric.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    What is the current series score in the 2026 WHL Championship Final?

    After Game 3, the Everett Silvertips lead the Prince Albert Raiders 2-1 in the best-of-seven series.

    When is WHL Final Game 4?

    Game 4 is Wednesday, May 13 at Art Hauser Centre in Prince Albert. Puck drop is 7:30 PM MT (6:30 PM PT). Watch on TSN in Canada or Victory+ in the U.S.

    Why was Daxon Rudolph suspended for Game 3?

    Rudolph received a one-game WHL suspension that was first reported by TSN. The specifics of the infraction were not disclosed, but it kept the Raiders’ top defensive prospect out of Tuesday’s game.

    Who scored the game-winning goal in Silvertips Game 3?

    Julius Miettinen scored the game-winning goal for the Silvertips in the 3-2 win.

    What is Anders Miller’s WHL playoff save percentage?

    Miller entered Game 3 with a .936 save percentage across 13 playoff games — the best playoff SV% in WHL history for a goalie with that many games played.

    Related coverage: Tips Even the Series With 6-2 Game 2 Win | Anders Miller’s Road Test | WHL Final Heads to Prince Albert: Full Schedule