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NEWS BITES for Aug. 31, 2022

Countywide opioid overdose vigil Aug. 31

Nurses stretched thin at Providence Everett, call for increased staffing

Nurses are feeling stretched thin by patient loads at Providence Everett

Epic Ford site’s buyer appears to be major auto dealer group

On paper, the buyer of the shuttered Epic Ford dealership is an LLC

A zebra finds a new home in Machias

At the Flying M Ranch, among the horses is an equine not many see outside of a zoo. His name is Norris, and he’s a zebra.

Everett Film Festival returns Sept. 10 with fresh flicks

After three years on hiatus, the Everett Film Festival of independent films is back.

Felony charges for suspected DUI crash on U.S. 2

A woman suspected of driving under the influence hit a King County Sheriff’s Office cruiser head-on Aug. 25

Clearer picture of personal property tax impacts if city’s builder incentive idea is fruitful

If the City Council agrees to put in place a temporary tax waiver on new multimillion-dollar residential buildings in the city’s Midtown District along Avenue D

Some county lakes to receive herbicide treatments, Lake Roesiger lake fee proposed

The County Council signed a three-year contract to apply herbicides in various lakes, including potentially Lake Roesiger, to control invasive plants.

County Council approves buying hotels to house homeless individuals short-term

A County Council majority last week approved proceeding to purchase two hotels to convert to short-term transition housing for people experiencing homelessness

Trees around Avenue A gazebo felled

The trees around the Avenue A gazebo needed to come down after all.

Monroe’s Fair Days Parade rolls Aug. 27

Floats, equestrian groups, marching bands, classic cars and more

Clark Park gazebo to be renovated

EVERETT -- The historic gazebo in Clark Park will soon get a modern makeover if the City Council OKs a parks department plan.

Man gifted car as next step toward rebuilding his life

It was a surprise that should mean a lot.

Two historic Monroe houses at risk of demolition again

A plan to relocate two of Monroe’s homestead houses to make way for a new development faltered last fall.

Broadband internet gaps in county to be identified to increase services

Broadband internet may be plentiful in big cities, but rural areas still are running slower than modern standards