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King County graffiti defendant ordered to pay thousands in restitution

A defendant convicted of graffiti-related property damage and a firearms offense is in jail and has been ordered to pay $12,607 in restitution, according to Casey McNerthney of the King County Prosecutor’s Office. Speaking on “Seattle’s Morning News,” McNerthney said the defendant was convicted of first- and second-degree malicious...

King County, WA · 6d
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KOMO News

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Seattle Mayor Wilson vetoes RV permit bill due to 'efficacy concerns,' signs 4 others

SEATTLE — Mayor Katie Wilson vetoed a Seattle City Council bill that would create a permit program for people living in recreational vehicles, saying the proposal could be difficult and costly to administer and might increase homelessness. Wilson signed four other bills in a five-bill package addressing people living...

Seattle, WA · 6d
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I-5 lanes reopen in Seattle after 10 months of Ship Canal Bridge construction

Northbound I-5 lanes through Seattle's Ship Canal Bridge reopened Sunday night ahead of schedule, wrapping up the latest phase of Revive I-5 construction for the year. Local residents caught off guard by weekend ramp closures and detours expressed relief at the reopening while navigating final hurdles on their commutes. WSDOT...

Seattle, WA · 7d
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The Stranger

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Seattle Wants to Help RV Residents by Banning Their Homes

Seattle’s City Council just voted to spend $5 million helping people who live in vehicles—while ultimately banning RVs overnight from the city and making it harder for people to keep these homes. On October 20, Councilmember Dan Strauss’s Vehicle Resident Assistance Program (VRAP) passed as a legislative package. VRAP now moves to Mayor Katie Wilson to accept, veto, or ignore.

Seattle, WA · 10d
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Country Herald

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Washington Weather Winter 2026/27: Freezing Temps Put Home Pipes at Risk in Seattle

Washington homeowners are being encouraged to protect exposed plumbing, outdoor faucets and other vulnerable areas before colder winter temperatures become more persistent.

Seattle, WA · 7d

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Lake Forest Park Parks Board to Consider 2027 Work Plan, Community Events

The Lake Forest Park Parks and Recreation Advisory Board will discuss its 2027 work plan and next year's community events at its November 3 meeting. The draft work plan outlines several areas of focus, including developing the city's Lakefront property, expanding recreational programming, improving communication about parks and recreation opportunities, and updating the city's park property inventory.

Lake Forest Park, WA · 8d

Washington State Standard

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In a tight battle for a WA 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 into politics, posting Instagram videos urging their followers to back the re-election of Democratic state Rep. Amy Walen of Kirkland over Jessica Forsythe, a Democratic challenger. Neither […]

Washington · 9d

KUOW Public Radio

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Seattle and Tacoma want higher sales taxes to expand bus service. Will voters go for it?

Seattle and Tacoma, two cities with sales taxes that are already higher than almost any other cities in the nation, are both considering expanding bus service with more sales taxes in Tuesday’s election.

Seattle, WA · 10d

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$18.7 Million for Office Space. Cuts for Public Health. King County Has It Backward.

As a nurse, I workat a hospital for long hours on weekdays and weekends. I wake up early and spend 12 hours at Harborview, the regional public trauma center for Washington, Alaska, Idaho, and Montana. It’s the area’s safety-net hospital, where we take everyone who comes through the door regardless of their ability to pay.

King County, WA · 10d

ncw.news

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Glass recycling resumes at Leavenworth Recycling Center

LEAVENWORTH — Glass recycling has resumed at the Leavenworth Recycling Center after pausing amid management changes. Management of the Leavenworth Recycling Center recently transitioned to the nonprofit organization Sustainable NCW after the City of Leavenworth’s contract with Waste Loop ended in September. The change resulted from Waste Loop’s...

Leavenworth, WA · 8d

KIRO 7 Seattle

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WA midterm election 2026: King County Elections director discusses ballot box security

How secure is your ballot, and what’s being done to make sure no one tampers with it?

King County, WA · 7d

MyNorthwest.com

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‘We don’t have a revenue problem’: Seattle venture capitalist urges voters to repeal WA’s income tax

Matt McIlwain, the managing director of Seattle venture capital firm Madrona, argued that Washington needs to rein in spending rather than impose an income tax, urging voters to support Initiative 645. “We really have a spending problem in the state,” McIlwain said on “The Jake and Spike Show” on KIRO...

Washington · 9d

KXLYcom 4 News Now

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Washington's first-of-its kind self defense training class

Seattle, WA · 8d

westseattleblog.com

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Schmitz Park Restore gets a spotlight at Mechanics Bank – and offers you a tour tomorrow

If you’ve been to Mechanics Bank (4022 SW Alaska; WSB sponsor) in The Junction this month, you might have noticed that this month’s spotlight nonprofit display features Schmitz Park Restore. Leaders visited the branch this week:. From left are Mechanics Bank’s Bob Livingston, and from Schmitz Park Restore,...

Seattle, WA · 10d

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One Shoreline Resident With a Big Idea: Building Community by Creating Ways for Neighbors to Connect

From baking gatherings to book conversations, Shoreline resident Pam Stucky is experimenting with small ways to bring people together. What if building a stronger community started with something as simple as sharing a book recommendation, gathering around baked goods, or meeting a neighbor over lunch?. That's the question Shoreline resident...

Shoreline, WA · 9d

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Grab a pint in a 1903 mortuary: Why this Irish pub is Seattle’s most haunted building

At 1916 Post Alley in Seattle, Kells Irish Restaurant & Pub occupies the basement of a building with a long and unusual history. The Butterworth Building was constructed as the home of Butterworth & Sons mortuary, which opened there in 1903 and operated until moving to larger premises in 1923.

Seattle, WA · 9d

KUOW Public Radio

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Bothell business owners hope to relieve election anxiety by voting

With the election fast approaching, many Bothell business owners are struggling with how to express a desire for change through their votes.

Bothell, WA · 9d