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Strong winds, heavy rain knock out power to thousands in Seattle

Several thousand customers were without power Saturday night as strong winds and heavy rain swept through western Washington. As of 10:30 p.m. Saturday, about 33,000 customers were without power mostly in south and West Seattle, according to the Seattle Public Utilities (SPU) outage map. SPU originally reported 42,000 customers without...

Seattle, WA · 3d

KIRO 7 Seattle

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King County Metro seeks feedback on proposed changes to Renton bus routes

King County Metro is asking riders to weigh in on proposed changes to a dozen bus routes and bus stops as the agency prepares for a new transit center in Renton.

Renton, WA · 1d

The Center Square

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Socialist mayors to lead LA, D.C., NYC, Seattle as Trump warns of ‘disaster’

(The Center Square) – Democratic Socialists will now lead America’s two most populous cities and the nation’s capital, raising questions over the Democratic Socialist of America platform. More than 14 million people will live under the leadership of Democratic Socialist mayors in a handful of American cities. Nithya Raman was elected mayor of Los Angeles and Janeese Lewis George was elected to lead Washington, D.C. in Tuesday’s elections, both mayor-elects are Democratic Socialists. Upon being sworn in, Raman and Lewis George will join New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani and Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson in leading major metropolises, leading critics to be concerned about how their socialist agendas will impact the cities they lead. A lot of eyes will likely be on LA, as the city is set to host the 2028 Summer Olympics, with thousands of people from around the world set to descend on the California city, plagued with a massive homeless problem. President Donald Trump was asked about the latest round of socialist candidates leading the major cities in the Oval Office. The president warned that “it’s going to be a disaster.” He added that the socialist policies “are very tough,” emphasizing, “they’re very tough on a

Washington, DC · 3d

KIRO 7 Seattle

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Overnight closure on northbound SR 167 starting Nov. 9

Northbound State Route 167 in Renton will undergo a complete overnight closure from 10 p.m. Monday, Nov. 9, to 3:45 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 10, to allow construction crews to install a sign bridge, said the Washington State Department of Transportation.

Renton, WA · 3d

snoho.com

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Monroe’s balanced budget holds the line on expenses

MONROE — The city's $174 million two-year budget from Mayor Patsy Cudaback corralled a $5.4 million budget structural deficit in part through a new sales tax for criminal justice needs and increasing the city utility tax, and avoided involuntary layoffs using a staff buyout program. It holds the line...

Monroe, WA · 1d

KUOW Public Radio

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Surveillance audit ordered by Seattle mayor calls for more ‘guardrails’ for technology

An audit from the NYU Policing Project finds some “important gaps” in Seattle policies around the Seattle Police Department’s use of surveillance technologies at its Real-Time Crime Center.

Seattle, WA · 1d

MyNorthwest.com

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King County mental health crisis center renovation estimate more than doubles to $35 million

The estimated cost to renovate a former medical office building on Seattle’s Capitol Hill into a mental health crisis center has more than doubled, according to The Seattle Times, adding to questions about the rising price of major taxpayer-funded projects across King County. King County is now seeking $35...

King County, WA · 1d

MyNorthwest.com

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‘They aren’t accepting failure as an option’: Seattle chamber CEO contrasts San Francisco’s approach to public disorder

Seattle Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Joe Nguyen is urging Seattle leaders to adopt lessons from San Francisco’s response to public disorder and downtown recovery. In a Nov. 3 GeekWire opinion column, Nguyen argued that Seattle has comparable resources but needs stronger leadership and follow-through. Speaking with...

Seattle, WA · 1d

MyNorthwest.com

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SR 167 overnight closure kicks off week of roadwork in western WA

The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) continues late-night work this week on some of its bigger projects, bringing lane and ramp closures. There is one full closure on Monday evening on SR 167 through Renton that drivers will need to pay attention to and seek alternate routes. Northbound SR...

Renton, WA · 1d

publicola.com

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KCRHA CEO’s Departure Leaves Right-Hand Man in Charge, City Budget Leader Warns Council About Profligate Spending, No Concession Yet in Lopsided Council Race

1. King County Regional Homelessness Authority CEO Kelly Kinnison likely forestalled her own firing by resigning abruptly on Friday, November 6. In a brief, 153-word resignation letter, Kinnsion wrote that given the KCRHA governing board’s recent decision to “right size” the agency and move the administration of the region’s homelessness contracts back to Seattle and King County, “I believe it is in the best interest of the agency for me to make room for those changes.”

Seattle, WA · 1d

csindie.com

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Order to avoid home demolitions without building permits is withdrawn as not needed

An order meant to avoid empty lots and torn-down trees from premature home demolitions was withdrawn Monday by Cambridge city councillor Cathie Zusy as – so far – unnecessary. The city’s housing development dashboard shows more than 250 projects in before-permit, permitted and completed stages. Zusy said in...

Seattle, WA · 1d

shorelineareanews.com

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Elections results elevate mood at Sunday sign-waving

Elections results elevate mood at Sunday sign-waving. The mood this weekend at the "Social Justice Sundays" sign-waving at the Shoreline-Edmonds line was buoyant - cautiously optimistic but tempered with the knowledge the hard work to right the course of country is just beginning. Just over 40 local residents turned out...

Shoreline, WA · 1d

The Daily

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Radford Court residents urge UW to act on Greystar management; property says it hired office staffer

Residents of Radford Court, UW’s student and family housing, are asking President Robert J. Jones to intervene at the Greystar-managed complex, saying it has no office staff and that some households pay double what their neighbors do for the same unit. Radford Court’s management wrote in a statement to...

Seattle, WA · 22h

KOMO News

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Landslide risk increases as soaking rain continues, emergency management officials warn

SEATTLE — As repeated rounds of soaking rain continue across Western Washington, emergency management departments are warning residents about an increased risk of landslides. According to the Washington Department of Natural Resources, Washington is one of the most landslide-prone states, "due to unstable glacial sediment in many areas, frequent...

King County, WA · 16h

downtownbellevue.com

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Bellevue Council Backs Sales Tax Increase Projected to Raise $11M a Year for Transportation

The Bellevue City Council has picked a 0.1% sales tax for transportation as its funding approach for the next two-year budget, and it left out a new car tab fee. On November 3, councilmembers voted 5–1 to put the option, called “option 2b,” into the 2027–2028 budget package. The final budget vote is set for November 17.

Bellevue, WA · 1d

Kitsap Sun

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SeaPort Airlines adding new route between Spokane and Olympia in 2027

Travelers moving between Spokane and Western Washington will now have to sacrifice just one hour on the commute. SeaPort Airlines, a regional airline service offering service between Seattle, Spokane and Portland, recently announced a new route connecting Spokane and Olympia. Starting on Jan. 8, 2027, travelers can fly across the state on Fridays and Sundays during Washington state's legislative session. The flight time is around an hour - significantly faster than the five hours is takes to drive - and will depart from Spokane's Felts Field Regional Airport on Sunday afternoons and offer return trips from Olympia Regional Airport on Friday nights. Washington's 2027 legislative session is expected run from Jan. 11 through April 25. One-way fares will cost $279 and will not require TSA screening, according to SeaPort. The airline operates Pilatus PC-12 aircrafts with room for nine passengers. “Whether you’re a legislator, business owner, advocate or citizen who wants to make their voice heard, getting to Olympia will no longer require an entire day of travel,” said Ken Craford, CEO and Founder of SeaPort Airlines, in a statement . The airline collaborated with the Port of Olympia on the new route, according to the statement. "Convenient air access

Olympia, WA · 1d

connectcre.com

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Nitze-Stagen Completes Seattle Workforce Housing Project

Trace 4001, an eight-story workforce housing project located at 4001 S. Willow Street in Seattle’s Othello neighborhood, is now open to the public. The new rental community, located just one block from the Othello Light Rail Station, was developed by Seattle-based Nitze-Stagen. Trace 4001 is a privately funded project...

Seattle, WA · 23h

94.5 KATS

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Seattle Named the 3rd Best City in America for Creatives

Artists, performers, writers and creative minds take note! Seattle just earned the No. 3 spot among America's best cities for creatives. Here's what makes it stand out.

Seattle, WA · 1d

KING 5

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First Black transgender candidate elected to Washington state legislature

Washington · 2d

FOX 13 Seattle

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WA officials urge preparation for next round of heavy rain following outages, downed trees

Renton, WA · 2d

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