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Kent Mayor discusses trip to India paid by Indian university

Kent Mayor Dana Ralph and two other city officials recently traveled to India to learn more about Indian culture and economic development opportunities. In October, Ralph, City Councilmember Toni Troutner and Kent Economic and Community Development Director Kurt Hanson joined a 16-member delegation of Washington state mayors and council members on a trip to India. The delegation included State Sen. Tina Orwall, D-Des Moines, and local mayors and a few city council members from Issaquah, Tukwila, SeaTac, Mukilteo, University Place and DuPont, according to the Consulate General of India, Seattle.

Kent, WA · 22h
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Tacoma News Tribune

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Just four votes separate candidates in East Pierce County state House race

A person who represents East Pierce County in the Washington state Legislature has run for re-election — and her bid for another term is on thin ice. According to the Washington Secretary of State’s website , the race for the 25th Legislative District’s second state representative has a four-vote difference. As of 2:40 p.m. on Wednesday, Republican incumbent Cyndy Jacobsen has 28,359 votes (49.97%) to Democratic challenger Jenn Marie Strickling’s 28,355 (49.97%). The 25th Legislative District stretches across Puyallup, South Hill and the Summit-Waller area. Voters first elected Jacobsen to the seat in 2020, replacing Rep. Chris Gildon (R), who went on to become the district’s state senator. She has been re-elected twice, once in 2022 and once in 2024. Before running for her seat in Olympia, Jacobsen served one term on the Puyallup City Council. According to the voter’s guide , Strickling is from Orting and served on the Pierce County Charter Review Commission after being elected in 2025. Jacobsen ran alongside fellow representative Michael Keaton (R), whose bid for a second term looks unlikely. As of Wednesday afternoon, Keaton had received 27,951 votes to Democratic challenger David Berg’s 28,851 votes — a 900-vote difference. Kyle Haugh, elections manager

Pierce County, WA · 1d

fox13seattle.com

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First bird flu death hits WA, dairy outbreak spreads

A Washington state resident has died after contracting avian influenza from infected dairy cows, marking the state's first bird flu death this year. Health officials confirmed three total farm infections in Yakima County, though farmworker representatives suspect cases are undercounted due to immigration enforcement concerns. Additional bird flu detections have...

Yakima County, WA · 1d
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Seattle/King County free medical clinic to close

Here are more free and low cost medical clinics in the area. After nearly 12 years, the free Seattle/King County Clinic at Seattle Center will cease to provide services to the community. The final clinic will be held April 29 through May 2, 2027, at Seattle Center, according to a...

Seattle, WA · 1d
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MyNorthwest.com

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Farmers fear another winter of flooding as questions surround Kent pump

It has been nearly a year since historic flooding inundated farms, homes, and SR 167 between Kent and Auburn. Residents in unincorporated King County are still rebuilding and questioning whether enough has been done to prevent it from happening again. Last December, floodwaters swept across farmland near the Green River,...

Kent, WA · 2d

seattlemedium.com

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King County Offers Free Help As Health Insurance Open Enrollment Begins Amid Rising Costs, New Federal Rules

King County residents shopping for health insurance in 2027 face higher premiums and new federal eligibility rules, but free assistance is available to help families compare plans, maintain coverage and understand changes to Washington Apple Health. Open enrollment through Washington Healthplanfinder began Nov. 1 and continues through Jan. 15, 2027....

King County, WA · 1d

I Love Kent

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Boeing Employees’ Model Railroad Club brings its 45th annual swap meet to Kent this Saturday, Nov. 14

Model trains of all scales and pieces of railroad history will fill more than 200 tables at Kent Commons this Saturday, Nov. 14, when the Boeing Employees’ Model Railroad Club holds its 45th annual Model Railroad and Railroadiana Swap Meet. The event helps keep the club running from year...

Kent, WA · 2d

NonStop Local

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Layoffs expected at Boeing Renton and Everett factories as cuts begin

WASHINGTON — Boeing plans to cut five percent of its commercial airplane workforce, with significant layoffs expected at its Renton and Everett factories in Western Washington.

Renton, WA · 3d

southsoundmag.com

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Sip & Savor: Ciders & Sails, a Sumner Holiday Event, and a Bazaar

Tacoma's Foss Waterway Seaport is hosting, from 3-6 p.m. on Nov. 14, Ciders & Sails, a 21-and-up event that doesn't just feature three-ounce pours from scores of popular regional cideries, but also local eats, live music, and access to the museum. General admission tickets are going for $38.68 and get you eight pours, among other things. Find out more here.

Sumner, WA · 2d

Tacoma News Tribune

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New Pierce County boutique with a beachy, vintage style opens soon

The Big Dark may be upon us, but it’s summer somewhere. At Kspek , Gig Harbor’s newest boutique in the downtown business district with a target opening date of Nov. 28, bold patterns, sun-faded fabrics and the slightly fuzzy, cottony texture of beach towels feature brightly in sweatshirts, jackets and bags. Led by Kathleen Vanderspek, a fashion designer who formerly worked for brands like Tommy Bahama and Buki , a Seattle-based brand specializing in travel luxury wear, the new studio at 7706 Pioneer Way will be Vanderspek’s first brick-and-mortar shop. She previously sold her products online and via Harbornest , another downtown boutique that will continue carrying her products. “I love the nostalgia of a vintage beach towel, and that’s really what drew me to working with them,” said Vanderspek in an interview Tuesday, adding that she grew up on Lake Michigan and spent a lot of time at the pool and going to the beach, taking her beach towel everywhere. Most of the towels she upcycles into sweatshirts and bags are from the ‘80s and ‘90s, she said, which she’s found to hold up over time and that feature playful geometric patterns, fun colors and landscape designs. After leaving

Gig Harbor, WA · 2d

KIRO 7 Seattle

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Pierce County legislative race tightens as Jacobsen holds narrow lead

Pierce County election results tighten as Republican Cindy Jacobsen holds a slim lead over Democrat Jenn Marie Strickling.

Pierce County, WA · 1d

auburn-reporter.com

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Auburn School District superintendent discusses failed bond

Less than a week following election day, the Auburn School Board held its first meeting since the Auburn School District No. 408 – Proposition No. 1 results came back showing the bond at 52% was not going to pass with the required supermajority of 60%. At the Nov. 9...

Auburn, WA · 2d

KOMO News

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City of Pacific activates new school zone speed cameras, fines begin in 30 days

PACIFIC, Wash. — The city of Pacific has activated additional school zone speed cameras with a 30-day warning period before fines begin, according to a news release. The cameras near Alpac Elementary School will monitor northbound traffic in the 100 block of Milwaukee Boulevard North and southbound traffic in the 300 block.

Pacific, WA · 1d

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Reentry Program Expands to King County, Wash., to Reduce Recidivism

KING COUNTY, Wash. – A reentry program aimed at helping inmates’ transition back into the community, while getting them the medical and behavioral help they need through a Medicaid waiver, has expanded into two adult jails in the Seattle area. According to a news release from county officials,...

King County, WA · 1d

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Listings Across NWMLS’s 27-County Area Jump 25% as Buyers Balk at 7% Mortgage Rates

Home shoppers across western Washington have more options than they've seen in years, but far fewer of them are actually buying. The Northwest Multiple Listing Service counted 23,519 active listings across its 27-county service area at the end of October, up 25.2% from a year earlier, even as closed sales and pending contracts both dropped sharply and the median sale price slipped to $620,000.

Western Washington, WA · 2d

Normandy Park Blog

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DAL Law Firm: Keeping your estate plan private with a Revocable Living Trust

DAL Law Firm: Keeping your estate plan private with a Revocable Living Trust. Many people are surprised to learn that not all estate planning documents are private. In Washington, when someone passes away with a will, their will is filed with the court and becomes part of the public record. This means details about assets, beneficiaries, and distributions may be accessible to anyone looking for them.

Washington · 1d

seattlemedium.com

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Pack The House Campaign Celebrates Success, Encourages Community To Circle Back And Keep Supporting Black-Owned Businesses

Have you discovered a new favorite restaurant during The Seattle Medium’s Pack the House campaign? Is there a restaurant you’ve been meaning to try but haven’t found the time to visit? Or have you been following the campaign from the sidelines, wondering if it’s too late to participate?

Seattle, WA · 2d

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Washington and Pacific Northwest weekend weather outlook November 13th

Washington and Pacific Northwest weekend weather outlook. The latest National Weather Service forecasts point to a wet, unsettled weekend across much of western Washington and northwest Oregon. A series of Pacific frontal systems will bring periods of rain and breezy winds. A second pulse of moisture is expected Saturday night into early Sunday, with the greatest rainfall and river concerns focused on the Olympic Peninsula. Eastern Washington should see lighter precipitation overall, with rain and mountain snow arriving in rounds. National Weather Service.

Oregon · 4h