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Tacoma News Tribune

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New roundabout opens in Pierce Co. ‘Major construction' finishes soon on another

Transportation crews are closing the loop on two new roundabouts in Pierce County. The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) announced Monday that it has finished building a roundabout in Spanaway and is nearing the end of construction on another near McKenna. The Spanaway roundabout , located on state Route 507 at 208th Street South, has been under construction since May. Department spokesperson Adrienne Hatmaker told The News Tribune in an email that crews removed the temporary traffic lights from the work zone and reopened the closed portion of the road on Sept. 24, but intermittent flagging continued through Oct. 28 as crews finished permanent striping, landscaping, and prep for permanent light pole installation. “If the weather cooperates next week, the contractor plans to finish some minor construction activities at the SR 507 roundabout,” Hatmaker said. Travelers may see a “few more days” of daytime flagging from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m, she added. Near McKenna, crews are wrapping up construction on the other roundabout at the SR 702 and Harts Lake Road intersection, which began in June, WSDOT said. The department said it expects “major construction” on SR 702 to finish this month, depending on the weather. The locations

Pierce County, WA · 22h

Tacoma News Tribune

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Major Puyallup intersection is closing for up to six weeks for construction

An upcoming intersection closure near downtown Puyallup is expected to disrupt traffic in the weeks leading up to the holiday season, causing a nearby business owner to worry. Beginning Monday, Nov. 9, the city of Puyallup plans to block most traffic at the intersection of Fourth Street Northwest, Fifth Street Northwest and West Stewart Avenue for “up to six weeks.” Crews are replacing and upgrading stormwater, sewer, and water mains in the area, the city said on its project page . “This is necessary work that has to happen, and the intersection can’t stay open during it,” said city senior project manager Bryan Schermerhorn, who oversees the construction. The repairs are part of a longer-term stormwater system upgrade , he said, which began along Fourth Street this summer. During the closure, vehicle traffic will be detoured around the construction area. A map on the project page includes detour routes along River Road, Meridian, Pioneer, 12th Street West and West Stewart. “The detour route is pretty big, but we tried to create a box around the whole area,” said Schermerhorn. Traffic flow will also change over the railroad tracks, with eastbound traffic on West Stewart Avenue crossing the BNSF tracks at

Puyallup, WA · 3d

The Olympian

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Teriyaki spot scores 100 red points. Here are Thurston Co. food scores for Nov. 10

Comments are taken directly from the latest Thurston County Public Health and Social Services (PHSS) inspection reports, which are available for each food establishment, at the Thurston County Environmental Health Office and their website. For questions concerning these reports, contact the health office at 360-867-2667. Report restaurant, grocery store, deli or bakery complaints online via the complaint form here: https://www.thurstoncountywa.gov/phss/Pages/eh-problem.aspx . Reading inspection scores: Red violations are those most likely to cause food-borne illness and must be corrected immediately if feasible or according to a compliance schedule established by the health officer. Example: not keeping food at the right temperature. Blue violations relate to the overall cleanliness and condition of operation and must be corrected according to a compliance schedule established by the health officer. Example: a worn floor that needs replacing. If red points exceed 45, the county will require a reinspection within 10 business days. A reinspection also is required if total red and blue points exceed 65. If red points exceed 100 and there’s a lack of managerial control, the county may shut down the establishment. The establishment may reopen after the person-in-charge develops a written course of action to correct all violations and demonstrates corrective action

Thurston County, WA · 4h

Tacoma News Tribune

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When will Western Washington see its first frost this fall? What forecasters say

It’s getting colder in Washington state. As temperatures drop, you could start seeing small ice crystals forming on leaves, grass and roads. When can Western Washington residents expect to see frost covering the ground this fall? How long will frosty temperatures last, and how can you protect your plants and plumbing from the chill? Here’s what the experts say: When will we see the first frost in Washington state? When you can expect to see frost in 2026 depends on where you live in Washington state , according to the Old Farmer’s Almanac . The almanac looked at likely dates for the first and last frosts of the season , based on its long-range weather forecasts as well as historical frost averages. In much of Western Washington, frost timing should be “close to the historical average ,” the almanac said, while the last spring frost is expected roughly a week or two later than usual in Central and Eastern Washington. Even “modest” shifts in frost timing can “make a meaningful difference when you’re deciding when to sow early crops, set out seedlings or keep frost protection handy,” the Old Farmer’s Almanac said. The almanac predicted Bellingham would see its first

Washington · 4h

The Olympian

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Major downtown Olympia road to close for three years during construction, WA says

The updated plans for restoring the Deschutes Estuary in downtown Olympia from its current status as a stagnant lake have gotten the attention of residents due to one specific change: The entire portion of Deschutes Parkway around Capitol Lake will need to be closed for up to three years to get the work done. Olympia resident Bill Elliott said on Nextdoor on Oct. 30 that he learned about the planned road closure at a public open house for the Supplemental Draft Environmental Impact Statement on Oct. 28 at the Olympia Center. He said the event was only attended by about 20 people. “An up to 3-year closure of Deschutes Parkway Southwest between Lakeridge Drive and 5th Avenue is now being proposed for the Deschutes Estuary Restoration project,” he said. “The up to 3-year street closure is to allow for construction of the new roundabout at the intersection of Deschutes Parkway SW, Olympic Street, and the new bridge approach. That seems like a very generous street closure duration for the described work.” According to previous reporting, the project is one of the biggest urban restoration projects in the country. By the time construction starts, the cost of restoring the Deschutes Estuary

Olympia, WA · 1d

Yahoo!

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From the archives: Photos reveal the destruction of the Tacoma Narrows Bridge

The Tacoma Narrows Bridge collapsed on Nov. 7, 1940, just four months after its grand opening in July. The incident remains described as "the most dramatic failure in bridge engineering history," said the Washington State Archives. They say during the violent collapse, the main suspension cables were tossed 100 feet...

Tacoma, WA · 1d

FoodWorldNews

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Cooking Will Not Make Budd Inlet Clams and Mussels Safe, Thurston County Warns After Biotoxin Closure

Thurston County has closed all of Budd Inlet near Olympia to recreational shellfish harvesting after tests found unsafe levels of the biotoxin that causes diarrhetic shellfish poisoning, or DSP. The county is warning harvesters that cooking the clams or mussels will not make them safe. "Cooking does not destroy the...

Thurston County, 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

everafterinthewoods.com

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The Warm Raspberry Jam Scones Washington Families Swear Fair Season Isn’t Complete Without

Warm scones split down the middle and filled with butter and raspberry jam are a fair snack so beloved that, for plenty of fairgoers, the day feels unfinished without one. I believe that’s a big job for one small pastry. Then again, few treats in Washington carry this much...

Puyallup, WA · 3d

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 · 17h

gigharbornow.org

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Two lanes of eastbound Narrows Bridge to close overnight Friday

It’s the eastbound Tacoma Narrows Bridge’s turn to close a couple lanes. Washington State Department of Transportation will close the right two lanes of the newer bridge from 8 p.m. Friday, Nov. 13, until 6 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 14. The toll booth plaza and the ramps from 24th and 36th streets to eastbound Highway 16 also will close.

Tacoma, WA · 1d

Dailyfly News

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Jimi Hendrix Chosen to Represent Washington on 2029 U.S. Dollar Coin

OLYMPIA, WA — Legendary guitarist and Seattle native Jimi Hendrix has been selected to represent Washington state in the U.S. Mint’s American Innovation $1 Coin Program, Gov. Bob Ferguson announced Monday, November 9. Hendrix was chosen following

Washington · 1d

The Chronicle

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Nisqually Indian Tribe opens Generations Healing Center

Editor's note: The Nisqually Indian Tribe Generations Healing Center was scheduled to open Nov. 9, but staff learned over the weekend that needed software had not been approved, and the opening has

Thurston County, WA · 1d

The Chronicle

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Washington state schools prepare to sue the state for failing to fund public education

Three large Washington school districts are preparing to sue the state, alleging it is once again failing to fully fund basic education.  School boards for the Lake Washington, Tacoma and

Washington · 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

bellevuereporter.com

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61st Auburn Veterans Parade receives regional site designation

During a stormy weekend, the clouds parted Saturday during the commencement of the 61st annual Veterans Parade and Observance in downtown Auburn. A staple event in the city’s history, this year’s Veterans Parade, which took place the morning of Nov. 7, was designated by the Veterans Day National Committee and the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs as a Regional Site for the 2026 celebration of Veterans Day.

Auburn, WA · 1d

thewash.org

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‘Orchestra of construction’: the necessary evil for Dupont’s new deckover

Connecticut Avenue businesses have been impacted by ongoing construction, but they are hopeful for the new streetscape and deckover outside their front doors. Dupont’s streetscape and deckover project promises new opportunities for neighborhood businesses when its completed next year, but those opportunities come with a short-term price: noise and disruption.

Dupont, WA · 1d

hoodline.com

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PSE Seeks Tacoma LNG Permit Tweaks, Puyallup Tribe Cries Foul on Safety Review

Puget Sound Energy has asked the Puget Sound Clean Air Agency to revise several terms in the air permit for its Tacoma Tideflats LNG facility. The requested edits concern the tank’s listed capacity, a gas-storage temperature condition, sulfur reporting and the accounting of boil-off gas. PSE says they would not change the facility’s operations; the Puyallup Tribe of Indians is urging the agency to examine the changes before deciding whether to approve them.

Tacoma, WA · 1d

MyNorthwest.com

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‘They no longer have a place to rent’: Jake warns of unintended consequences as Tacoma voters favor stronger tenant protections

Tacoma’s Safe Homes for All initiative led in early election returns with more than 60% support, putting the city on course to expand enforcement of tenant protections. The measure would establish rental licensing, increase penalties for violations, and require landlords to bargain in good faith with tenant unions. The...

Tacoma, WA · 4d

thurstontalk.com

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Top Local News – Thurston County – November 9, 2026

Your daily roundup of local news from Thurston County, Washington — covering Olympia, Lacey, Tumwater, Yelm, Tenino, and Rochester. 1. SeaPort Airlines plans seasonal Spokane-Olympia route for 2027 legislative session. 📍 Olympia. In Olympia, SeaPort Airlines announced a seasonal route linking Spokane and Olympia that is set to...

Thurston County, WA · 1d