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Providence nurse’s tearful plea shines light on short-staffed ER
The nurse described an overwhelmed emergency department, as staff have pleaded with the Everett City Council for hazard pay.

Snohomish Health District hiring full-time monkeypox task force
The county is gearing up for more cases. The outbreak will be evaluated weekly to decide if a four-person team is merited.
Sports

Late fumble costs Seahawks in preseason opener with Steelers
Drew Lock led a pair of game-tying touchdown drive in the 2nd half but his turnover led to a game-winning drive.

Mukilteo’s Beard wins national junior hammer throw title
The 14-year-old takes first and a host of other locals earn high finishes at the Junior Olympic Track and Field Championships.
Food & Drink

Your ultimate guide to this weekend’s Everett Food Truck Festival
Head to downtown Everett this weekend for great food, beer, live music, local artists and more.

This weekend, take a sip out of Upper Left Beerfest in Everett
Upper Left Beerfest is back in Everett this weekend, with more than 20 craft breweries and cideries.
Life in Snohomish County

Music, theater and more: What’s happening in Snohomish County
Kool & The Gang and Average White Band are coming soon to a casino near you. Queensryche also is due in Arlington.

Music, theater and more: What’s happening in Snohomish County
The country music duo Locash drops by the Angel of the Winds Casino on Saturday. And there’s the Summer Meltdown festival at its new home near Snohomish all weekend.
Herald Business Journal

The first co-working space opens in downtown Everett
Think Tank Cowork’s owner hopes the facility will inspire other business owners to call Everett home.

The real estate market took an abrupt turn this spring
Mortgage rates are up, but home inspections, seller concessions are back on the table for buyers.
Opinion

Editorial: Purchase of hotel as shelter can be effective tool
The county’s investment of federal aid will serve those who need shelter and supportive services.
Editorial: How many billion-dollar disasters will it take?
Editorial: Our support makes sure lifeline is there in crises
Forum: Must expressing ‘freedoms’ infringe on those of others?
Forum: Job shadow of Herald staff helped confirm career choice
Harrop: ‘Liberal’ media keeps dropping its big ‘but’ in good news
Northwest

West Seattle Bridge to reopen after yearslong closure
The bridge will open Sunday, Sept. 18., providing weary West Seattle travelers with a beacon of hope.

Seattle hospital to refuse some patients due to capacity
Harborview Medical Center in Seattle will temporarily stop accepting less acute patients.
Red Flag Warning issued for eastern Snohomish County
Washington ferries to get $38 million to improve services
FAA clears Boeing to resume deliveries of 787 Dreamliner
Washington town told to leave due to wildfire, 10 homes lost
Judge rejects Navy environmental review of Whidbey Island Growler jet expansion
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