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Bellingham awarded federal grant to speed emergency response, improve traffic safety

BELLINGHAM, WA (MyBellinghamNow.com) – The city of Bellingham will receive nearly $2.8 million in federal funding to improve emergency vehicle response times and reduce traffic conflicts through upgrades to the city’s traffic signal system. The $2.76 million grant is part of the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Safe Streets...

Bellingham, WA · 1d
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theorcasonian.com

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Tender hearts, hopeful outlooks, and a blue wave

Today, our hearts feel tender, holding both hope and heartbreak. As election results arrive across Washington, Initiative 638—a cruel attempt to exclude transgender girls from school sports and force invasive exams on young athletes—is leading in early returns. This is just one of many anti-trans measures across the country designed to fracture our communities and sow fear.

Washington · 1d
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skagittalk.com

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2026 Guide to Christmas Tree Farms in Skagit County and Beyond

The holiday season in Skagit County hits different when the air turns crisp, the woodsmoke drifts across the valley, and the smell of fresh noble fir hits you before you even get out of the car. If your holiday tradition needs an upgrade from an artificial tree out of a box, it’s time to load up the family, pull on your favorite boots, and head out to the fields. Skagit County’s tree farms are pulling out all the stops this season: Think hand-cut evergreens, cozy fire pits, steaming mugs of hot cocoa, locally made wreaths, and holiday gift markets packed with artisan finds. Whether you’re after the classic hunt-and-saw field experience or just want to grab a pre-cut prize with a cup of cider in hand, here is your ultimate 2026 guide to Christmas tree farms in and around Skagit County!

Skagit County, WA · 1d
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KING 5

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Protesters Rally in Seattle Against Passage of I-638

Seattle, WA · 19h

KIRO 7 Seattle

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Mayor Wilson issues executive order on RVs following veto

Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson vetoed a City Council-approved permit program for people living in RVs Tuesday, opting instead for an executive order focused on outreach and shelter and drawing sharp criticism from Councilmember Dan Strauss.

Seattle, WA · 3d

MyNorthwest.com

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More than 30 birds dead after suspected avian flu outbreak in Monroe

The City of Monroe is tracking a suspected avian flu outbreak at Lake Tye Park. More than 30 dead birds have been recovered so far, and KIRO 7 got an up-close look at one of the afflicted birds. While interviewing Monroe Parks and Recreation Director Kevin Teague, a nearby cackling...

Monroe, WA · 2d

FOX 13 Seattle

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Seattle protest over trans student athlete ban

Seattle, WA · 1d

kvi.com

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Seattle doesn’t know how many RVs line its streets—but Katie Wilson insists nurses, veterans and tourists are inside

Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson admits her administration does not know precisely how many RVs occupy city streets. Yet her new executive order offers a list of people who might be inside: traveling nurses, veterans seeking medical care, tourists, and Seattle homeowners using RVs as offices. What it doesn’t provide is...

Seattle, WA · 1d

KING 5

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Supporters rally for trans rights in downtown Seattle

Seattle, WA · 1d

kirklandreporter.com

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ELECTION 2026: First update of candidate results are in for Kirkland

Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... Early general election ballot counts Tuesday night favor incumbents in Kirkland, which is home to Congressional District No. 1 and Legislative Districts 45 and 48. CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT 1. United States Representative. For Congressional District No. 1 U.S. Representative, incumbent Democrat Suzan DelBene is in...

Kirkland, WA · 3d

everout.com

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The Best Bang for Your Buck Events in Seattle This Weekend: Nov 6–8, 2026

Wondering what there is to do this weekend? Look no further, because we've rounded up the best budget-friendly options around town, from Short Run Comix Festival to Diwali: Lights of India and from Woodlandstock to a Holiday Baking Event at ChefShop. For more ideas, check out our top picks of the week.

Seattle, WA · 1d

Willow and Hearth

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These 9 Backyard Changes Can Trigger Neighbor Disputes, Especially When Fences, Drainage, Trees, And Property Lines Are Involved

Few things stir up a quiet street like a project in the backyard. A new fence, a pile of fresh dirt, or a tree that suddenly gets a haircut can […]

Bothell, WA · 22h

MyNorthwest.com

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Fall fun continues this weekend around Seattle: Veterans parade, comic shows, Diwali and more!

Halloween is in the rearview mirror, and the holiday season is fast approaching. Let’s check out what’s going on in the region this weekend!. Veterans parade and comic shows lead the weekend lineup. Veterans Day is Wednesday, but this weekend in Auburn, there will be the Veterans Parade...

Seattle, WA · 21h

fox13seattle.com

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Meals on Wheels van hits the road for rural Snohomish County, WA seniors

Homage Senior Services introduced an upgraded Meals on Wheels van funded by the Hazel Miller Foundation to better navigate rural, icy Snohomish County roads and improve driver safety and visibility. The vehicle expands capacity to roughly 630 meals per week—around 36,000 annually—delivering seven nutritionally tailored weekly meals, fresh produce, and...

Snohomish County, WA · 2d

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History is Happening in Washington State

In partnership with the Suquamish Tribe, Shoreline College (SC) will be flying a Native flag, making it the very first community and technical college to do so in Washington state. Indigenous Student Success Specialist, Amalia Akagi, and the yəhaw̓ Center for Student Empowerment will be hosting this important event in...

Shoreline, WA · 1d

MyNorthwest.com

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‘You’ll subsidize it. You’ll have more of it’: Curley questions Mayor Wilson’s RV safe lots after permit veto

Seattle’s mayor and City Council are fighting over how to get RVs off city streets. KIRO host John Curley thinks both sides are missing the bigger question: what happens to the people living inside them. Mayor Katie Wilson vetoed the permit program at the center of the City Council’s...

Seattle, WA · 1d

familyvacationsus.com

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Volunteers At This Old Washington Polish Hall Still Hand-Roll Pierogi Every Friday Night

Pickle soup, meat-filled potato dumplings, and plates of homemade pierogi appear just one night a week at an old hall in Washington. The doors open at 5 PM on Friday. The cooking is homemade and proudly traditional. Cabbage rolls, kielbasa, hunter’s stew, sauerkraut, and beets can all share one sampler plate.

Seattle, WA · 1d

shorelineareanews.com

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Shoreline Proposition 1 not approved by voters - no Shoreline Pool

As of November 4, 2026, election results show that Shoreline voters are not approving Proposition 1. Proposition 1 would have created a Metropolitan Park District (MPD) to fund the construction, operation, and maintenance of a new pool facility and potential future recreational facilities. Current results show approximately 55% of voters opposed and 45% in favor of the measure.

Shoreline, WA · 1d

thehawkeye.org

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New staff members arriving at Terrace

With the curtains closing on the 2025-26 school year, students at MTHS were informed of the retirement of three teachers: English teacher Peter White, photography and graphic design CTE teacher Angelo Comeaux and foreign language teacher Heidi Monrad. Following their departure, MTHS was introduced to several new faces on staff....

Mountlake Terrace, WA · 2d