Good morning, Everett.

Port of Everett will host its free 3rd Annual Haunted Harbor on Oct.

23 from 4 to 7 p.m. at Waterfront Place — trick or treat, games and crafts with a pumpkin patch will be featured. The Port will also run Yachtober Fest Drink Bingo throughout October at waterfront restaurants.

The Everett Animal Shelter said 42 Westies + 2 additional dogs seized from extreme hoarding conditions are progressing toward adoption after weeks in quarantine for parvovirus concerns, improved grooming by two local animal spas that removed 14 lbs of matted hair, and scheduled spay+neuter surgeries.

Boeing in Everett identified a software glitch in some 737 MAX planes that may lower automated pitch control during landings, and engineers are developing a software update while the FAA monitors the issue (pilots continue to use approved procedures).

Economic uncertainty and high construction costs are forcing developers in Snohomish County to shelve many apartment projects, according to Kidder Matthews.

Everett leads with 698 units underway + Marysville and Stanwood see stronger growth as developers adjust to tighter lending conditions.

Puget Sound Energy asked regulators to review a 1.5B rate increase over three years that would add $612 to electricity and $276 to gas bills, funding new power plants and clean energy, while the Utilities Commission holds a hearing in Lacey today at 6 p.m. — decision in January.

Ice skating participation has soared at the Community Ice Rink as Learn to Skate USA enrollments doubled+ officials are adjusting scheduling after a local club raised concerns about limited ice time while the Silvertips prepare for their new season next door at the Angel of the Winds Arena.