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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 · 3d
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KIRO 7 Seattle

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Emergency bridge repairs to shut down busy Mill Creek road this weekend

The city is shutting down one of the busiest roads in Snohomish County, 164th St. SE, for emergency bridge repairs.

Mill Creek, WA · 4h

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Seven Washington Small-Town Spots Where Locals Still Grab Pie After Church

Sunday mornings in small-town Washington often end the same way, with a slice of pie and a cup of coffee. The habit is simple, but it keeps main streets busy and old bakeries humming along. This list covers seven real spots, from island pie shops to mountain roadside cafes, that...

Washington · 3d
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Snohomish County Council Adopts $3.37 Billion Biennial County Budget With Taxes Increases

In a three-to-two vote, the Snohomish County Council passed the county’s $3.37 billion operating budget for the upcoming 2027 and 2028 fiscal years. The biennial budget process allows County departments to be strategic with project planning while making minor changes halfway through the biennium based on revenue/expenditure changes. The 2027/2028 budget marks the conclusion of months of analysis and discussion by the County Council, who proposed more than 25 amendments to the County Executive’s proposed budget.

Snohomish County, WA · 1d
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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 · 1d

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Seattle's King County courthouse security measures under review

The King County Council's Government Accountability and Oversight Committee met Tuesday to review ongoing safety concerns, persistent violence, and security protocols surrounding the downtown courthouse. County officials reported that prospective jurors and employees feel unsafe traveling from nearby transit stations to the building, while judges face growing threats from online...

Seattle, WA · 1d

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Contractor guarantees max price on proposed Everett sports stadium

EVERETT — Financial hardball has emerged in the city’s effort to build a proposed outdoor sports and concert stadium as Mayor Cassie Franklin announced a maximum price has been negotiated with the potential contractor for the new venue expected to keep the Aqua Sox baseball team in town.

Everett, WA · 19h

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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 · 2d

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WDFW confirms presence of bird flu in Monroe, WA. Here's what we know

MONROE, Wash. - The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife has confirmed the presence of bird flu in birds at Lake Tye Park in Monroe, the city said on Monday. On Nov. 3, FOX 13 reported that wildlife officials detected bird flu in western Washington. Earlier that week, officials also detected the disease in central Washington, which led to someone dying after they were exposed to infected cattle at a dairy facility.

Monroe, WA · 1d

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Port of Everett green-lights $20 million in improvements for 2027

EVERETT — The Port of Everett will pour $20 million into improvement projects in 2027 aimed at modernizing the commercial activity on the waterfront and greening the supply chain to support 35 individual projects and seven larger umbrella projects. The projects were part of the Port of Everett Commissioners approving a $72.5 million 2027 budget.

Everett, WA · 2d

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Boeing Field sees 274 ICE detainees flown out within three weeks

Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) transferred a total of 274 detainees out of King County International Airport - Boeing Field from Oct. 17 through Nov. 3. The King County ICE flight log recorded six dates of ICE flights since Oct. 13 and The Daily’s last update. This marks its 125th transfer flight of 2026.

King County, WA · 1d

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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 · 3d

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Veteran’s Day through the legacy of Naval Station Everett destroyers

EVERETT — As we commemorate Veteran’s Day and show our indebted gratitude to the women and men who have selflessly put their lives on the line to protect and defend freedom both in the United States and around the world, the stories of the seven naval destroyers and Coast Guard buoy tender homeported at Naval Station Everett, provide valuable lessons of history and valor for civilians.

Everett, WA · 1d

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Landslide risk increases as soaking rain continues, emergency management officials warn

SEATTLE — As repeated rounds of soaking rain continue across Western Washington, emergency management departments are warning residents about an increased risk of landslides. According to the Washington Department of Natural Resources, Washington is one of the most landslide-prone states, "due to unstable glacial sediment in many areas, frequent...

King County, WA · 1d

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King County Metro planning service changes for new Renton Transit Center

As part of the Stride S1 line, Sound Transit is building a new transit center in Renton, adjacent to the existing South Renton Park and Ride. When it opens in 2028, it will be known as simply Renton Transit Center, and will replace both the existing Renton Transit Center in downtown Renton, and the adjacent South Renton Park and Ride. Commuters need not fret over lack of parking, as the new transit center will include a new garage dedicated for commuter parking that is larger than the parking at both current facilities that are reserved for transit commuters. With the transit center moving, bus service has to move with it, and Metro has made its first service proposal on what that may look like in its Renton Area Mobility Project (RAMP). Details below the jump.

Renton, WA · 2d

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“It’s Electric!” King County Metro celebrates its 100% battery electric bus base

Tukwila Base is home to 120 buses “fueled” by electricity, a renewable energy source. It is a state of the art facility that has already become a blueprint for other transit agencies from around the country to emulate. It’s the only 100% battery electric bus base in Washington and one of the largest in the country.

King County, WA · 2d

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Seattle $34M land grab threatens Aurora Avenue businesses

SEATTLE - The City of Seattle is moving forward with a $34 million acquisition along Aurora Avenue North to build a centralized utility operations center, a plan that would replace several long-standing local businesses. Mayor Katie Wilson approved the land deal following months of City Council reviews. The city confirmed...

Seattle, WA · 17h

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WA storms force Ocean Shores emergency declaration, threaten urban flooding

SEATTLE - Storms are threatening infrastructure in one of Washington's coastal communities due to high tides and wind-driven waves. Significant erosion and threats to property in Ocean Shores. Residents say the surf took everyone by surprise as winds picked up in Grays Harbor County. In Ocean Shores, resident Susan Conniry...

Ocean Shores, WA · 1d

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Snoqualmie tree lot gets new operator; former operator investigated

Snoqualmie has chosen Celebration Farms to operate the tree lot. The annual tree lot at Gateway Park in Snoqualmie will have a new operator this year after the former operator closed up shop amid at investigation by the Washington State Attorney General’s Office. The tree lot, at the intersection...

Snoqualmie, WA · 1d

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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 · 5d