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Washington L&I Sets December Meetings on Draft Crane and Forklift Rule Updates

Planned clarifications include certification and qualification for forklift operators who lift suspended loads, lift director qualifications, and proof load testing and certification. Stakeholders can ask questions and give feedback on preliminary language revising Washington's construction crane rules at one of three sessions Dec. 8-10, the state's Department of Labor &...

Tukwila, WA · 1d

connectcre.com

Nitze-Stagen Completes Seattle Workforce Housing Project

Trace 4001, an eight-story workforce housing project located at 4001 S. Willow Street in Seattle’s Othello neighborhood, is now open to the public. The new rental community, located just one block from the Othello Light Rail Station, was developed by Seattle-based Nitze-Stagen. Trace 4001 is a privately funded project...

publicola.com

Greater Seattle: Two Notes on the Election, One National and One Local

A Democratic Majority > Stephen Miller’s Promotion. If you’re outraged that Trump promoted Stephen Miller to White House Chief of Staff, you—not Trump— have surely missed the point of last Tuesday’s election results. Who cares that Trump named Miller as White House Chief of Staff...

KOMO News

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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 · 18h

FoodWorldNews

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 · 2d

Fabulous Washington

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Thanksgiving Dining in Washington State 2026

Whether you're planning a romantic getaway, gathering with the whole family, or simply hoping to skip the dishes this year, these Thanksgiving dining spots offer something for a variety of tastes and budgets. The post Thanksgiving Dining in Washington State 2026 appeared first on Fabulous Washington .

Washington · 5h

kingcountymetro.blog

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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 · 1d

94.5 KATS

Seattle Named the 3rd Best City in America for Creatives

Artists, performers, writers and creative minds take note! Seattle just earned the No. 3 spot among America's best cities for creatives. Here's what makes it stand out.

KOMO News

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.

KOMO News

Strong winds, heavy rain knock out power to thousands in Seattle

Several thousand customers were without power Saturday night as strong winds and heavy rain swept through western Washington. As of 10:30 p.m. Saturday, about 33,000 customers were without power mostly in south and West Seattle, according to the Seattle Public Utilities (SPU) outage map. SPU originally reported 42,000 customers without...

Seattle, WA · 3d

KIRO 7 Seattle

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

KIRO 7 Seattle

Overnight closure on northbound SR 167 starting Nov. 9

Northbound State Route 167 in Renton will undergo a complete overnight closure from 10 p.m. Monday, Nov. 9, to 3:45 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 10, to allow construction crews to install a sign bridge, said the Washington State Department of Transportation.

Renton, WA · 3d

snoho.com

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 · 1d

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Elections results elevate mood at Sunday sign-waving

Elections results elevate mood at Sunday sign-waving. The mood this weekend at the "Social Justice Sundays" sign-waving at the Shoreline-Edmonds line was buoyant - cautiously optimistic but tempered with the knowledge the hard work to right the course of country is just beginning. Just over 40 local residents turned out...

Shoreline, WA · 1d

Kitsap Sun

SeaPort Airlines adding new route between Spokane and Olympia in 2027

Travelers moving between Spokane and Western Washington will now have to sacrifice just one hour on the commute. SeaPort Airlines, a regional airline service offering service between Seattle, Spokane and Portland, recently announced a new route connecting Spokane and Olympia. Starting on Jan. 8, 2027, travelers can fly across the state on Fridays and Sundays during Washington state's legislative session. The flight time is around an hour - significantly faster than the five hours is takes to drive - and will depart from Spokane's Felts Field Regional Airport on Sunday afternoons and offer return trips from Olympia Regional Airport on Friday nights. Washington's 2027 legislative session is expected run from Jan. 11 through April 25. One-way fares will cost $279 and will not require TSA screening, according to SeaPort. The airline operates Pilatus PC-12 aircrafts with room for nine passengers. “Whether you’re a legislator, business owner, advocate or citizen who wants to make their voice heard, getting to Olympia will no longer require an entire day of travel,” said Ken Craford, CEO and Founder of SeaPort Airlines, in a statement . The airline collaborated with the Port of Olympia on the new route, according to the statement. "Convenient air access

Olympia, WA · 2d

KING 5

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First Black transgender candidate elected to Washington state legislature

Washington · 2d

FOX 13 Seattle

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WA officials urge preparation for next round of heavy rain following outages, downed trees

Renton, WA · 2d

KIRO 7 Seattle

‘Needs to be improved’: Report targets gaps in WA’s involuntary treatment system

A statewide task force is calling for changes to Washington’s Involuntary Treatment Act (ITA) system, saying the services available before, during, and after civil commitment are under-resourced and unavailable to too many people.

Washington · 1d

KIRO 7 Seattle