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A new movie based on OceanGate’s Titan submersible tragedy is in the works: ‘Salvaged’
MindRiot announced the film, a fictional project titled “Salvaged,” on Friday.

Sultan’s new police chief has 22 years in law enforcement
Craig Hess was sworn in Sep. 14. The Long Island-born cop was a first-responder on 9/11. He also served as Gold Bar police chief.
Sports

Community roundup: Jackson grad takes 1st, sets record at cross country meet
Plus, locals earn NWAC weekly honors and Daniel Arias joins NFL practice squad.

Carroll: Smith ‘lucky’ to avoid injury after tackle from Giants’ Simmons
Plus, injury updates on Jamal Adams and others.
Food & Drink

Linger in cosmopolitan luxury at Our Place Dessert Cafe in Edmonds
The new café offers French-inspired pastries, Korean sweets and layered coffee drinks in a gorgeously curated space.

Cider Festival returns to Whidbey Island
The Whidbey Island Cider Festival is 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 30 at the Pacific Rim Institute.
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Life in Snohomish County

Whidbey Island woman rescues 300 German shepherds
“Can I save them all? No,” Renee Carr, of Oak Harbor said. “But I’m gonna try my hardest.”

2023 Infiniti QX80 is powerful and posh
A mighty V8 engine does the work while a luxurious interior provides the pleasure.
Herald Business Journal

Gift and souvenir maker Morris Magnets calls Monroe home
Morris makes 30,000 items like refrigerator magnets and key chains a day out of its factory.

Angel of the Winds Arena commemorates 20 years in business
The 10,000 seat arena, community ice rink and conference center continues to draw 700,000 visitors to downtown Everett per year.
Fewer students enroll at state’s public colleges, study says
Washington’s Job Skills Program has trained employees for 40 years
Everett’s Fluke Corp. adds solar test firm to its portfolio
Give a dog a bone? How about a hard cheese chew from Arlington instead!
Washington minimum wage to top $16 an hour next year
Opinion

Editorial: ‘This is the Republicans’ civil war,’ not Democrats’
Reps. Larsen, DelBene put responsibility on GOP to end its fight and agree to a budget deal.
Why has Providence hosptial not improved nurse staffing?
Willis Tucker Park’s staff should switch to vinegar to kill weeds
Years of work with Johnson proved ability to serve as sheriff
Comment: U.S. greatness at heart of why it must support Ukraine
Comment: Young activists taking climate crisis case to courts
Northwest

Washington minimum wage to top $16 an hour next year
Meanwhile, some salaried workers and rideshare drivers could see their earnings rise from other state-required adjustments.

A new roadmap to speed the spread of electric vehicles in Washington state
Larger incentives, chargers in light poles, and low-cost leasing are among the ideas in a blueprint for boosting ownership and reducing emissions.
A new movie based on OceanGate’s Titan submersible tragedy is in the works: ‘Salvaged’
Inslee’s COVID-19 eviction ban was legal, state Supreme Court rules
There are new proposals to bring back grizzly bears in the North Cascades
New state budget forecast offers $1B worth of good news for Washington leaders
Washington Gov. Jay Inslee tests positive for COVID-19 for 3rd time
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