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King County Shrinks Vashon Septic Inspection Zone From 1,300 Parcels to Just 75 Properties

King County has dramatically scaled back a proposal that would have required septic inspections on roughly 1,300 waterfront parcels on Vashon Island, narrowing the plan to about 75 properties clustered along isolated shoreline stretches. County officials say the smaller zone can still satisfy the minimum requirements of state law while sparing hundreds of homeowners from new inspection mandates.

King County, WA · 19h

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This Seattle, Washington Restaurant Has Served A Vegetarian Thanksgiving For 35 Years

An old laundromat in Washington became the home of a holiday dinner with zero turkey on the menu. That dinner has now reached its 35th year. A meat-free Thanksgiving sounds like a quirky experiment, but experiments rarely last three and a half decades. This one did, and the kitchen behind...

Seattle, WA · 2d

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Will the Krull’s turkeys get a pardon this year? Normandy Park food drive will take your vote through Nov. 26

The Krull family’s ninth annual “Dinner or Pardon” food drive is underway in Normandy Park, where neighbors can donate nonperishable food for Transform Burien and cast a vote on whether the family’s turkeys should be spared or served for dinner. The drive runs through Thanksgiving Day,...

Burien, WA · 1d

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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

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Western Washington experiences record warm temperatures

If you thought it felt unseasonably warm Wednesday, you weren't wrong. Bellingham, Olympia and Seattle broke previous record high temperatures by early afternoon. The temperature in Bellingham reached 68 degrees by 1 p.m. The previous record of 67 degrees was set back in 1977. The temperature at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport...

Bellingham, WA · 1d

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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

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Seattle’s largest apartment development touts luxurious hotel-style amenities

Seattle House, the largest apartment development in the city, begins welcoming its first residents this month. The half-block development at 2300 Sixth Avenue in Denny Triangle features two 45-story towers joined by a 13-story podium and adds 1,131 apartments to the area. It’s been one of the most anticipated projects in the Seattle.

Seattle, WA · 2d

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Washington Thanksgiving Travel Weather: Seattle Storms Nov. 18–24?

Seattle, WA – Thanksgiving travelers across Washington could face an increasingly unsettled weather pattern as precipitation chances rise heading into November 18–24, raising concerns about heavy rain, mountain snow, freezing rain and potentially icy highways during the busy holiday travel period.

Seattle, WA · 2d

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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 · 1d

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7 dishes from the year of Seattle's 1962 World's Fair, from alder-smoked salmon to glazed char siu

The Century 21 Exposition opened April 21, 1962, on a 74-acre site in Seattle, and the Space Needle had gone up from groundbreaking to finished tower in about a year so it would be ready for opening day. Nearly ten million visitors came through before the gates closed on October 21. The food that got the most attention was the Belgian waffle, which Walter Cleyman served with strawberries and whipped cream at two stands, selling more than half a million of them over six months.

Seattle, WA · 1d

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Seattle-area small businesses say sales are down as rising costs squeeze owners

A new survey reveals over half of Puget Sound small businesses saw sales decline amid rising inflation and labor costs.

Seattle, WA · 1d

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WYFL Playoff Scores and Highlights: Teams Battle for Championship Berths

The Washington Youth Football League (WYFL) playoffs featured dominant defensive performances, explosive offensive plays and several closely contested games last weekend as teams across five age divisions battled for spots in their respective championship games. From Benson’s strong showing across multiple divisions to late-game heroics and decisive shutouts, young athletes...

Renton, WA · 2d

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Seattle council to vote on overriding Wilson’s RV permit veto Thursday

A showdown is brewing between Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson and the Seattle City Council over RV parking, with a veto override vote scheduled for Thursday. Wilson vetoed Council Bill 121283, which would have created a permit program for motorhomes and travel trailers. She cited concerns about the program’s cost, legal risks, staffing and enforcement requirements, and whether it could increase unsheltered homelessness.

Seattle, WA · 2d

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San Jose's Sea Lions Have a Name, But the Seattle Torrent Are About To Give Them a Rude Welcome

Detroit Lions logo on gradient background - Created by the Sports On Tap desk | Source : Sports On Tap (team logos property of their respective owners) San Jose’s brand new Professional Women’s Hockey League team officially has a name, the Sea Lions, and you better believe our Seattle Torrent are already eyeing them up. […]

Seattle, WA · 2d

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After Telling Councilmembers To Avoid “Getting into the Depth of Topics,” Strauss Plans to Rush Entire Budget Through on Friday

The budget chair’s amendments would add millions of dollars for Ballard—including a bus route to his own neighborhood that’s likely near the bottom of Metro’s priority list. City Council budget committee chair Dan Strauss wants to wrap up the budget process this week, despite other council...

Seattle, WA · 1d

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A younger generation is giving new life to Seattle’s iconic floating homes

On Lake Union and Portage Bay, longtime floating home residents are moving on, and young families are taking their place. For many newcomers, the draw is as much the close-knit community as the uniqueness of the homes. Neighbors see each other daily, stopping to chat on shared docks, and that sense of community is part of the appeal. Inside, though, the homes are private and quiet, and docks are usually silent by 9 PM.

Seattle, WA · 2d

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All lanes of NB I-5 reopen in Seattle after burning semi-truck causes morning delays

All lanes of northbound I-5 north of Boeing Field reopened Wednesday after a burning semi-truck was blocking the right lane, causing lengthy delays for morning commuters. The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) reported the incident began at 4 a.m., with first responders arriving on scene. There is currently about...

Seattle, WA · 2d

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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 · 22h