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Dr. Brandon Peters-Mathews says the time change will make sleep harder and raise short-term health risks when clocks fall back (Nov.

1); he advises sticking to a regular bedtime, getting morning light, and avoiding big late meals.

A developing Super El Niño could bring warmer, drier conditions this winter that would cut snow at Washington ski areas, and Crystal Mountain says it will use extra snowmaking and adjust opening plans.

The Seahawks completed a blockbuster trade and will host the Chicago Bears on Monday Night Football at Lumen Field, spotlighting Week 8 storylines about integrating the new player and game plans.

The City’s Equity in Contracting Program and OMWBE will hold an Active Certification class on Nov.

16, 9 to 11 a.m., at the Tacoma Municipal Building (747 Market St., Room 243) to help minority-, women-, and socially or economically disadvantaged-owned businesses complete and submit OMWBE applications; registration is required.

Pierce County's one-night Point-in-Time Count found 3,045 people experiencing homelessness in January, a 3% increase in 2026 as youth homelessness rose while outdoor sleeping fell and vehicle sleeping rose.

County officials say prevention, outreach, shelter, and affordable housing creation are underway to address the need (100,000+ units by 2044).

Alissa Montez, founder of Girl Therapy Seattle, says her women-only events help women make real-life friends and keep safety front and center, and the group is planning a Halloween bash to build connection & community.

Local author Caitlin Moss joined the Live Desk on Wednesday, Oct.

28 to talk about her new book (Mourner For Hire) and the growing popularity of romance novels.

Crystal Mountain is prepping for the ski season as snow falls over the passes; crews tested lifts, groomers, and safety systems this week at the resort (managers say they’re monitoring conditions before setting an opening date).