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The Chronicle

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Abbarno invites students to apply for the 2027 House Page Program

Washington state Rep. Peter Abbarno, R-Chehalis, is encouraging students throughout the 20th Legislative District to apply for the 2027 Washington State House of Representatives Page Program. ...

Washington · 18h

The Chronicle

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Centralia business groups oppose taxes proposed by city council

Ahead of the recent vote to consider new taxes on businesses in the city of Centralia, two local organizations have weighed in urging the Centralia City Council to avoid the measures. Both the ...

Centralia, WA · 17h

kentreporter.com

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New King County dashboard tracks felony appearances

It is now easier for the public to track first appearances for felony cases. The King County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office has created a new dashboard that displays basic information about an upcoming court case —“public information that otherwise would have to be found by going to court or digging through individual court files,” a press release reads.

King County, WA · 1d
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Seattle moves to buy Aurora Avenue properties in $34M utility deal

SEATTLE - The City of Seattle is moving forward with a $34 million acquisition along Aurora Avenue North to build a centralized utility operations center, a plan that would replace several long-standing local businesses. Mayor Katie Wilson approved the land deal following months of City Council reviews. The city confirmed...

Seattle, WA · 2d
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Fox News

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Seattle mayor backs effort to block girls' sports initiative that passed in 36 of Washington's 39 counties

Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson backs the Seattle School Board's legal action against Initiative 638, the transgender sports measure voters passed by 13 points.

Seattle, WA · 2d

The National Law Review

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White Employee’s Hostile Work Environment Claim Arising From City’s Race-Based DEI Programming Is Revived

Diemert v. City of Seattle , 2026 WL 2903699 (9th Cir. 2026) Joshua Diemert, a white man who worked in the City of Seattle’s Human Services Department, challenged the City’s Race and Social Justice Initiative, which required employees to participate in racial justice trainings and events, some of which were limited to employees of particular races; the Initiative also sponsored racially-aligned affinity groups or caucuses. Diemert alleged that the Initiative, together with a series of offensive remarks from coworkers and supervisors, created a racially hostile work environment. After Diemert resigned, he sued the City for violation of the Equal Protection Clause, hostile work environment, constructive discharge, disparate treatment, and retaliation under Title VII and the Washington Law Against Discrimination. The district court granted summary judgment to the City on all claims. The Ninth Circuit reversed as to the hostile work environment claims, holding that the workplace incidents at issue were “sufficiently numerous, frequent, and severe” to create a triable issue of fact. However, the Court affirmed summary judgment on the constructive discharge, disparate treatment, and retaliation claims, and it affirmed dismissal of the equal protection claim on the ground that Diemert lacked Article III standing because he failed to show

Seattle, WA · 2d

KOMO News

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Final fish barriers removed along Lake Sammamish, giving salmon access to restored habitat

Which organizations planted native trees along George Davis Creek?. King County has removed the last of 13 barriers blocking fish passage along Lake Sammamish, opening 4,300 feet of upstream habitat on George Davis Creek to kokanee salmon and other native fish. New box culverts beneath the East Lake Sammamish Trail...

King County, WA · 21h

shorelineareanews.com

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Pedestrian bridge will be installed on schedule

The contractor has identified an issue with one of the bridge arches, which has delayed placement of the bridge. They are currently working with the manufacturer to determine and implement a solution. According to the City of Shoreline,. While this issue has delayed the placement of the bridge, we do...

Shoreline, WA · 1d

News 12

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Hundreds of affordable apartments open at former site of Hunts Point juvenile detention

Phase 2 has been completed on the housing development "The Peninsula" set to bring 740 affordable housing units to Hunts Point.

Hunts Point, WA · 1d

Fox News

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Democrats seize on midterm wins to push massive minimum wage hikes, but economists see trouble ahead

Josh Shapiro says he wants to more than double Pennsylvania's minimum wage and codify abortion rights with the new Democratic trifecta.

Pennsylvania · 7h

KUOW Public Radio

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Kirkland takes step to raise minimum wage

The City of Kirkland is considering raising its minimum wage beyond the state’s current minimum rate of $17.13 an hour.

Kirkland, WA · 1d

seattlemedium.com

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Seattle Councilmember Dionne Foster Proposes $350,000 To Eliminate Millions In Medical Debt

Seattle City Councilmember Dionne Foster has proposed spending $350,000 to eliminate an estimated $5 million to $6 million in medical debt for Seattle residents through a partnership with a national nonprofit that purchases outstanding medical bills at a discount and cancels them. Introduced during the city’s 2027-28 budget deliberations, the...

Seattle, WA · 3d

fox13seattle.com

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WA traffic: Closures to cause delays in King, Snohomish counties

SEATTLE - Road closures are going into effect throughout the state this weekend as crews work to repair various infrastructure, which will almost certainly cause traffic impacts. Keep reading to see where these closures will take place and when they are expected to end. North Creek Bridge closure in Mill...

Snohomish County, WA · 20h

ncwlife.com

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Burnett concedes District 12 race

District 12 Rep. Brian Burnett conceded his re-election bid on Thursday to Democratic challenger Stacy Willoughby. Burnett trails Willoughby by less than 750 votes. The district comprises all of Chelan County and parts of Snohomish and King counties. Chelan and Snohomish counties have nearly completed counting ballots, but King County, where Willoughby leads with 58% of the votes, still has 15,000 votes left to county, according to the Secretary of State's Office.

Chelan County, WA · 1d

Pacific Northwest Crossing

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FAA announces nationwide ground stop: See what it means for the Pacific Northwest

The Federal Aviation Administration ordered a nationwide ground stop Friday, Nov. 13. The ground stop will temporarily halt departures from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, Portland International Airport, and other airports across the country after a communications problem affected air traffic control centers. The order came shortly before 1 p.m. Pacific time. U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy […]

Seattle, WA · 19h

KOMO News

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Neighbors seek new approach to repeat homeless camps in Seattle's North Rainier area

SEATTLE — Stretching barbed wire across the home she's lived in for decades was a last resort for Mary Jackson. “I can no longer stay here due to fact of the homeless just taking over,” Jackson said. Homeless camps line 24th Avenue S below Jackson's North Rainier residence,...

Seattle, WA · 2d

garfieldmessenger.org

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District Considers Closing Schools, Again

Seattle Public Schools is beginning to talk about merging elementary schools for next fall, sparking nerves and concerns from families and staff. On Sunday, Oct. 25, SPS Superintendent Ben Shuldiner laid out the district’s approach in a newsletter to families, writing that, at some schools, students were struggling in their split-grade classes and open-air classrooms.

Seattle, WA · 1d

KIRO 7 Seattle

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Emergency bridge repairs to shut down busy Mill Creek road this weekend

The city is shutting down one of the busiest roads in Snohomish County, 164th St. SE, for emergency bridge repairs.

Mill Creek, WA · 2d

KIRO 7 Seattle

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Seattle King County Clinic will shut down after years of community care

Seattle King County Clinic announces it will close in April, focusing on patient referrals during its final months.

Seattle, WA · 1d

shorelineareanews.com

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Defects in 148th pedestrian bridge will delay installation

The installation of Shoreline’s new pedestrian bridge over I-5 has been delayed after the contractor discovered manufacturing issues with one of the bridge’s arches. The City of Shoreline had originally planned on Saturday, November 7, or Saturday, November 14, 2026 as possible dates to close I-5 overnight and lift the bridge into place.

Shoreline, WA · 2d