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KIRO 7 Seattle

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WA midterm election 2026: Four King County Council races on ballot in the first even-year cycle

King County voters choose between Rebecca Saldaña and Toshiko Hasegawa for District 2, plus other local races.

King County, WA · 4d

The Chronicle

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In a tight battle for a Washington legislative seat, a PAC tries influencers to reach voters

Tiffany knows fashion. Lita opines on the outdoors. Their online content creations draw thousands of views from those seeking their advice and recommendations. Recently Tiffany and Lita veered

Washington · 6d

Daily Mail

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Seattle mayor blindsides council and vetos bill that was going to ban homeless people in RV's

Seattle mayor Katie Wilson announced Monday that she was vetoing a controversial bill that would have dramatically restricted homeless people living in (RVs) on the city's streets.

Seattle, WA · 4d

everafterinthewoods.com

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Holiday Lights Turn This 53-Acre Washington Botanic Garden Into A Winter Walk You’ll Remember

A suspension bridge hangs over a forested ravine just minutes from downtown skyscrapers, and walking across it costs nothing at all. That alone made me want to know more about this garden. The grounds stretch across 53 acres of gardens, woodlands, and wetlands. There’s a Japanese garden, a rock garden,...

Bellevue, WA · 7d
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KOMO News

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Washington voters face decisions on Millionaires Tax, trans athletes, judges, and more

SEATTLE — It's finally here: Election Day. This year, Washington voters are weighing a repeal of the controversial Millionaires Tax, changes to parental rights in public schools and transgender students’ participation in girls’ sports, as well as five races for the state Supreme Court and a closely watched Seattle City Council contest.

Washington · 5d

MyNorthwest.com

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‘Bellevue is the king and queen of Teslas’: Gee says high costs hold Washington back despite No. 2 EV ranking

New census data shows Washington is one of the country’s leaders in electric vehicle ownership. On “The Gee and Ursula Show” on KIRO Newsradio, KIRO host Ursula Reutin asked why the numbers still seemed so low. KIRO host Gee Scott said the answer was cost. “First of...

Washington · 7d

KIRO 7 Seattle

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Monroe’s Lake Tye Park being monitored for bird flu after dead birds discovered

The City of Monroe is actively monitoring Lake Tye Park after multiple birds were found dead and others began showing symptoms consistent with avian influenza, they said.

Monroe, WA · 5d

nildealnow.com

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Seattle Loses More Than 70 Minutes of Daylight in November as Fargo, Minneapolis, and Bangor See Days Shrink by Over an Hour

UNITED STATES — Daylight is shrinking quickly across the country this month, with parts of the northern United States losing more than an hour of daylight between November 1 and November 30. Seattle will lose more than 70 minutes of daylight during that stretch, among the largest drops in the Lower 48. Southern states will see smaller losses of around 30 minutes, while Alaska faces the most dramatic decline of all.

Seattle, WA · 7d

MyNorthwest.com

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I-638 passes, will bar transgender girls from girls’ school sports

Initiative 638 has passed, which will bar transgender girls from girls’ school sports. The Associated Press called the measure. The initiative passed with 56.6% in favor and 43.3% opposed, according to The Associated Press. However, Democrats are working to overturn it. I-638, sponsored by the political committee Let’s Go...

Washington · 4d

My Ballard

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Ballard weekly events calendar: Nov. 2 – 8

Here’s your weekly events calendar for all things happening in Ballard Nov. 2-8. Lots happening this week, with trivia, craft nights, film screenings, and the annual Seattle Sauna Festival. Enjoy!. Tuesday, Nov. 3. Free Trivia Night at Ballard Beer Box, 6:30 p.m. All ages, dogs welcome. Prizes for winners,...

Seattle, WA · 5d

KOMO News

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I-5 express, mainline lanes return to normal as Revive I-5 construction wraps up early

SEATTLE — Some welcome relief for Seattle commuters as all northbound lanes of Interstate 5 across the Ship Canal Bridge reopened ahead of schedule Monday, and the express lanes have returned to normal operations. The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) said crews completed the latest phase of the...

Seattle, WA · 6d

Axios Seattle

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Seattle Public Schools considers merging up to 21 schools

Seattle Public Schools is considering merging as many as 21 schools across the city. Why it matters: The potential mergers could force students to change schools, disrupt neighborhood school communities and reshape access to educational programs across the district. State of play: The district is grappling with declining enrollment and a persistent budget crisis that forced it to make cuts and tap reserves to close an $87 million shortfall for the 2026-27 school year. "Everything has to be on the table," Superintendent Ben Shuldiner told KIRO Newsradio in May. Zoom in: The district confirmed to KUOW that the following schools are being considered for mergers, with each line showing which schools could be combined: Licton Springs K-8 School/Salmon Bay K-8 School Sacajawea Elementary School/John Rogers Elementary School Rainier View Elementary School/Rising Star Elementary School John Hay Elementary School/Queen Anne Elementary School Stevens Elementary School/Montlake Elementary School Orca K-8 School/MLK Jr. Elementary School/Mercer International Middle School Decatur Elementary School/View Ridge Elementary School Sanislo Elementary/Highland Park Elementary School Sand Point Elementary School/Laurelhurst Elementary School Cedar Park Elementary School/James Baldwin Elementary School Driving the news: Shuldiner outlined the merger process in a letter to families last week, saying the district hopes to improve

Seattle, WA · 6d

publicola.com

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Council Majority Supports Fiscal Accountability for the Mayor, But Not for Themselves

A five-member majority of the Seattle City Council declined to sponsor a proposal from Councilmember Dionne Foster to hold themselves to the same standard of fiscal responsibility they imposed on Mayor Katie Wilson this year, rejecting the idea that they should have to create a balanced fiscal plan while proposing new spending that would swell the mayor’s budget by more than $100 million. The new spending amendments that received at least five sponsors—a council majority—last week add up to almost $68 million on their own.

Seattle, WA · 6d

Country Herald

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Washington Open Enrollment Nov. 1: Seattle Residents Face 22.2% Average 2027 Health Insurance Increase

SEATTLE — Open enrollment for 2027 health insurance begins Sunday, Nov. 1, giving Washington residents an opportunity to compare plans, review premiums and determine whether they qualify for financial assistance.

Washington · 6d

KING 5

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Feds sending 8 election monitors to this one Washington county

King County, WA · 6d

KING 5

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Election Day in WA: Polls hours from closing

Washington · 4d

KXLYcom 4 News Now

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Washington ballots due by 8:00 P.M. on November 3rd

King County, WA · 5d

westsideseattle.com

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Giant floating crane departs West Seattle waterfront for regional marine projects

A towering presence that defined the West Seattle shoreline along Elliott Bay has pulled up its moorings and headed back to work. The Pacific Titan, recognized as the largest floating shear-leg crane stationed on the U.S. West Coast, has departed its anchorage just off Harbor Avenue SW. For months, the colossal vessel sat moored in the Pier 1 area between Jack Block Park and Salty’s on Alki, drawing stares and camera clicks from waterfront walkers, commuters, and nearby residents.

Seattle, WA · 7d