Good morning, Everett.

State wildlife officers are still searching after a mother bear attacked a woman Sunday morning near Index, in the 49400 block of Index Galena Road off U.S. 2, leaving her seriously injured but not life-threatening and prompting a trap and increased patrols (residents should report encounters).

Helion signed a letter of intent with the U.S. Department of Commerce to receive $175 million from the CHIPS Research and Development Office to develop next generation semiconductors in Everett.

Combined with $50 million in private investment, the funding will support R&D, manufacturing, advanced packaging, and more than 100 local jobs.

Snohomish County is urging residents to prepare now for a likely Super El Niño this winter, which could bring warmer temperatures, more rain, and higher flood risk from Dec. through Feb.

County officials say sign up for SnoCoAlerts, use the Hazard Viewer and real-time river gauges, and report drainage problems (SnoCoAlerts, Hazard Viewer, river gauges).

Sound Transit is weighing two light-rail alignments between Lynnwood and Everett, and one would demolish Children's Dental Center (913 128th St. SW) in South Everett; public comment remains open until Nov.

2 and the Sound Transit Board will vote on the final alignment in February 2027.

HERO House Everett at 1901 Wetmore Ave. is a free clubhouse for adults with mental illness that says the state cut its funding by about 30% in July, limiting expansion of employment and housing programs; the clubhouse recently held an open house to show renovations and strengthen community partnerships.