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KIRO 7 Seattle

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Bird flu confirmed in birds at Lake Tye Park in Monroe

The Washington Department of Fish & Wildlife confirmed that avian influenza, commonly known as bird flu, is present in birds at Lake Tye Park in Monroe, Wash.

Monroe, WA · 1d

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 · 23h
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Remembering Elaine Somers, an environmental leader and First Lady of Snohomish County

Elaine Somers, of Monroe who served as Snohomish County’s first lady since 2016, died Oct. 25 at age 73. Somers was a career environmental professional whose work at the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s Pacific Northwest Region 10 shaped how infrastructure projects account for wildlife and habitat. She joined the agency in 1983 after earning a bachelor’s degree in botany and a master’s in forest resources management from the University of Washington, with a focus on natural ecosystems, wildlife and conservation biology. Over more than three decades she reviewed major projects under the National Environmental Policy Act, pushed for earlier integration of environmental factors into transportation planning, and served as the region’s beneficial landscaping coordinator, advocating practices that protect habitats, wildlife and water resources.

Snohomish County, WA · 1d
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WashingtonExaminer

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'I just took it as it came:' Understanding the Vietnam draft

I’m interested in understanding compulsory military service, an experience so very different from my own, so I recently spoke with former Army Sgt. Cliff Cahoon, who was drafted during the Vietnam War. The conversation has given me much to contemplate. Cliff graduated from Ingraham High School in Seattle in 1967. The Vietnam War was raging […]

Seattle, WA · 3d

kingcountymetro.blog

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UPDATE: King County Metro Pass Sales and Lost & Found will reopen on Nov. 10

King County Metro’s Pass Sales Office and Lost and Found, located at the King Street Center building at 201 South Jackson Street, will be open on Tuesday, Nov. 10. The King Street building was closed Nov. 9 due to water damage. The two offices will be open regular hours:

King County, WA · 1d

KOMO News

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King County prosecutor urges reform to involuntary treatment system for people in crisis

SEATTLE — A yearslong effort to examine Washington’s involuntary treatment court system has produced a set of recommendations aimed at improving how people in behavioral health crisis are evaluated, treated, and supported after they leave the system. King County Prosecuting Attorney Leesa Manion said the work began as...

King County, WA · 1d

KUOW Public Radio

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Jimi Hendrix will represent Washington on the $1 coin

When new $1 coins are minted to represent innovation from Washington state, they will feature rock legend, guitar icon Jimi Hendrix who hailed from Seattle.

Washington · 1d

fox13seattle.com

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Mount Vernon, WA businesses take a hit after Division Street Bridge closure

MOUNT VERNON, Wash. - A full closure of the State Route 536 Division Street Bridge over the Skagit River has cut off vehicle traffic and triggered sharp drops in foot traffic for small businesses in Mount Vernon. The Washington State Department of Transportation closed the span in both directions Nov....

Mt Vernon, WA · 1d

FoodWorldNews

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Bird Flu Reaches Western Washington Commercial Egg Farm for First Time as Pierce County Workers Are Monitored

Public health workers in Tacoma and Pierce County are checking on employees of a commercial egg farm where bird flu was confirmed last week, the first time the virus has reached a commercial poultry flock in Western Washington since the current outbreak began in 2022. No human cases have been identified at the farm, and health officials describe the monitoring as a standard precaution.

Pierce County, WA · 1d

hoodline.com

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WA Home Buyers Face AI-Altered Real Estate Listing Photos

8431 309th Pl. SE — Reported Site of Alleged Listing-Photo Edits. Digitally altered listing photos can make it difficult for buyers to tell whether an image shows a property as it is or as someone wants it to appear. In September 2026, Nicole Broyles and her husband Nathan toured a Preston home east of Issaquah after seeing its listing photos. Their experience illustrates the difference that can arise between listing photos and a home in person.

Washington · 1d

1280 NewsTalk KIT

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Seattle’s Climate Pledge Arena Rejects Macklemore

Macklemore alleges 9 U.S. venues pulled tour dates over his political activism, sparking a debate on free speech and selective venue politics.

Seattle, WA · 2d

KOMO News

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Western Washington farmers brace for impacts after bird flu detected in Pierce County

WESTERN WASHINGTON — Farmers across western Washington are bracing for potential impacts after bird flu was detected at a commercial poultry facility in Pierce County. The Washington State Department of Agriculture and Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department announced the detection on Thursday without naming the poultry facility. No human cases...

Pierce County, WA · 3d

nationalfisherman.com

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Seattle's Terminal 91 undergoes $104 million redevelopment

The Port of Seattle is nearing completion of a $104 million redevelopment project at Terminal 91, adding more than 800 feet of moorage and modernizing waterfront infrastructure used by the North Pacific commercial fishing fleet. The project, which focuses on Berths 6 and 8 along the northeast side of Pier...

Seattle, WA · 1d

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

KOMO News

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Ballard Locks close as crews scrape barnacles harmful to salmon

SEATTLE — The Ballard Locks, one of the busiest boat locks in the world, are temporarily closed while the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers drains the deep chamber for annual maintenance work that includes scraping barnacles that can harm migrating salmon. The Hiram M. Chittenden Locks, known as the...

Seattle, WA · 1d

KUOW Public Radio

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Seattle schools Superintendent Shuldiner on classroom tech policy, school mergers

Seattle Public Schools Superintendent Ben Shuldiner told KUOW’s Soundside that changes the district are exploring will be disruptive.

Seattle, WA · 1d

MyNorthwest.com

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‘I think this is a very smart move’: Curley praises Nilu Jenks’ push to make Seattle housing easier to build

Newly elected Seattle City Councilmember Nilu Jenks campaigned on increasing housing supply by changing zoning rules, shortening permitting timelines, and revising affordable housing requirements. Jenks won the District 5 seat representing North Seattle, according to Reason’s report on her election and housing proposals. On “The John Curley Show” on...

Seattle, WA · 14h

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Seattle plunged into darkness as 50 mph winds tear through

A powerful windstorm knocked out power to more than 115,000 customers across Western Washington on Saturday night, Nov. 7, including about 46,000 Seattle City Light customers at the peak. Gusts reached 69 mph on the coast and about 50 mph around Puget Sound, toppling trees onto roads and power lines from Lewis County to Whatcom County.

Seattle, WA · 2d

seattleschild.com

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This Hits Home: News that impacts Seattle-area families

Being a parent is nonstop hard work, which makes it hard to stay on top of news that impacts families in Washington state. This Hits Home is your weekly hit of news, commentary, and, occasionally, opinion from our writers here at Seattle’s Child and news sources like The Seattle Times, Washington State Standard, KUOW, Cascade PBS and others. . Want to have a say? Look for the “Take action” prompts. Here’s the update for the week of Nov. 2-8.

Seattle, WA · 2d