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First Black transgender candidate elected to Washington state legislature

Washington · 1d

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

nildealnow.com

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Coastal Flooding Hits Westport Washington Before High Tide as Surf Pushes Seawater into Streets near the Marina Sunday Morning on Grays Harbor

WASHINGTON — Coastal flooding began in Westport, Washington, on Sunday morning, more than half an hour before high tide. A live camera feed from the city at 10:56 a.m. showed seawater spreading across streets near the marina as surf size continued to increase. High tide was expected around 11:30 a.m., raising concerns that water levels could climb even higher.

Westport, WA · 1d
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KING 5

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Supermajority for Washington State House Democrats

Washington · 9h

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 · 1d

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 · 3h

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

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KIRO 7 Seattle

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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.

Tacoma, 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 · 2d

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This Farmland Drive-In In Washington Plays Two New Movies For Less Than One Mall Ticket

Two brand-new movies, back to back, under the open sky, for less than a lot of folks pay for one afternoon show at the mall. That’s the deal at a little farmland drive-in in Washington, and it sounds almost too good to be real. The double feature is the...

Shelton, WA · 22h

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Jaelynn Scott makes history as first openly transgender person elected to Washington Legislature

Seattle and Renton voters have elected Jaelynn Scott to represent the 37th Legislative District in Olympia, making her both the first openly transgender person elected to the Washington state Legislature and the first to be elected to a state legislature in the United States. Scott was leading with 87.44% of...

Renton, WA · 1d

Yahoo!

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Wind gusts topple trees across Washington, Oregon coasts

A high wind warning is in effect up the Oregon and Washington coasts through Saturday, with Pacific County reporting several downed trees throughout the area, saying responders are currently working to clear the roads. NWS Portland warned of wind gusts from the south could be as high as 50-60 mph...

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Ocean Shores Mayor Activates Warming Shelter Due To Power Outage

Ocean Shores opened a warming shelter yesterday for people left without power after Saturday's windstorm. Ocean Shores opened a warming shelter yesterday for people left without power after Saturday's windstorm. Ocean Shores Police say the mayor activated the shelter at the Lions Club on Ocean Shores Boulevard, where people could warm up, get a hot cup of coffee and charge their phones. The storm brought 69 mile-an-hour wind gusts to Hoquiam's Bowerman Airport, and Grays Harbor PUD had more than 9,000 customers in the dark Sunday morning. If your power is still out, call the PUD at 360-532-4220.

Ocean Shores, WA · 1d

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 · 2d

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Pacific County Voters Gives Garcia 2nd Term

Pacific County voters have given their sheriff a second term. The Chinook Observer says Sheriff Daniel Garcia leads independent Rich Byrd by 883 votes, about 53.6 percent to 46.2 percent. The race to watch now is county auditor, where Dotsi Graves has 51.1 percent to Nicole Deskins' 48.4 percent. Nearly 68 percent of Pacific County voters turned in ballots.

Pacific County, WA · 1d

Kitsap Sun

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More apartments planned for Port Orchard's Bethel Road corridor

PORT ORCHARD — A new apartment complex that could bring 68 new units to South Kitsap is planned near the intersection of Bethel and Sedgwick Road, an area close to multiple proposed development projects. The Chloe Court Apartment project, located on an undeveloped land along the east side of Bethel Road at the northeast corner of SE Ives Mill Road and Bethel Road, is being planned for five four-plex units and two 12-unit apartment buildings, documents submitted to Kitsap County show. The project will bring a total of 68 apartments, according to the documents. Several development projects along Bethel Road are also under the permitting process. A Home Depot store is proposed to be built at the northeast side of of Bethel and Salmonberry Road. Phase 2 of the Blueberry Apartments (102 units) is planned at the west side of Bethel Road between Salmonberry and Sedgwick Road, at 4310 Bethel Road SE, according to City of Port Orchard. Also, the land use of the Hidden Hills Apartments (117 units) project has been approved. It's located at 1932 SE Salmonberry Road, according to the city. This article originally appeared on Kitsap Sun: More apartments planned for Port Orchard's Bethel Road corridor

Port Orchard, 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

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Most Long Beach Peninsula Power Restored After Saturday Substation Outage

Electricity returned to most customers in Klipsan Beach, Ocean Park, Surfside and Oysterville by about 7:45 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 7, after a transmission-line failure took a substation out of service. A smaller outage remained near 282nd Street at Q and R Streets in Ocean Park; the Pacific County PUD estimated it could take about two more hours to restore those customers, according to the Chinook Observer.

Ocean Park, WA · 2d

KOMO News

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Seattle school board authorizes legal action over transgender sports initiative

SEATTLE — The Seattle Public Schools board has given the district the authority to hire lawyers and pursue legal action over Initiative IL-638 if it decides that’s needed. The board approved the resolution at a special meeting on Monday. It says the initiative’s requirements would apply only to girls’ sports and could subject girls to scrutiny and privacy checks that boys don’t face.

Seattle, WA · 18h

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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 · 20h