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KCRHA CEO’s Departure Leaves Right-Hand Man in Charge, City Budget Leader Warns Council About Profligate Spending, No Concession Yet in Lopsided Council Race

1. King County Regional Homelessness Authority CEO Kelly Kinnison likely forestalled her own firing by resigning abruptly on Friday, November 6. In a brief, 153-word resignation letter, Kinnsion wrote that given the KCRHA governing board’s recent decision to “right size” the agency and move the administration of the region’s homelessness contracts back to Seattle and King County, “I believe it is in the best interest of the agency for me to make room for those changes.”

Seattle, WA · 2d
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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
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Bellevue Council Backs Sales Tax Increase Projected to Raise $11M a Year for Transportation

The Bellevue City Council has picked a 0.1% sales tax for transportation as its funding approach for the next two-year budget, and it left out a new car tab fee. On November 3, councilmembers voted 5–1 to put the option, called “option 2b,” into the 2027–2028 budget package. The final budget vote is set for November 17.

Bellevue, WA · 2d
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Kitsap Sun

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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

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‘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

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Bird flu confirmed in birds at Lake Tye Park in Monroe

The Washington Department of Fish & Wildlife confirmed that avian influenza, commonly known as bird flu, is present in birds at Lake Tye Park in Monroe, Wash.

Monroe, WA · 2d

Fox News

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4 of nation's largest cities now led by socialist mayors after Tuesday's election, affecting tens of millions

Los Angeles and Washington, D.C., now join Seattle and New York City as top-20 U.S. cities led by DSA-affiliated socialist mayors in office.

Los Angeles, CA · 4d

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Greenhouse Winter Market at Sky Nursery November 14-15, 2026

The list of vendors represents the diverse, rich, and talented perspectives of Shoreline and the greater Seattle community, offering treats and treasures ranging from candles, jewelry, miniatures, glass and leatherwork to fiber and visual arts, body care, baked goods and beyond. This new community tradition is back for its second...

Shoreline, WA · 3d

KUOW Public Radio

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Seattle schools Superintendent Shuldiner on classroom tech policy, school mergers

Seattle Public Schools Superintendent Ben Shuldiner told KUOW’s Soundside that changes the district are exploring will be disruptive.

Seattle, WA · 2d

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Seattle plunged into darkness as 50 mph winds tear through

A powerful windstorm knocked out power to more than 115,000 customers across Western Washington on Saturday night, Nov. 7, including about 46,000 Seattle City Light customers at the peak. Gusts reached 69 mph on the coast and about 50 mph around Puget Sound, toppling trees onto roads and power lines from Lewis County to Whatcom County.

Seattle, WA · 3d

KUOW Public Radio

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Reopening delayed for Fremont, West Seattle libraries

The Seattle Public Library has announced its West Seattle Branch will reopen in January, followed by the Fremont Branch by the end of March. The branches were closed for renovations in August and were expected to reopen this month.

Seattle, WA · 2d

Fox News

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Pro-trans activists hold rally against Washington state ballot initiative to protect girls sports

Protesters marched through Seattle Thursday after Washington voters approved Initiative 638 barring biological males from girls' K-12 sports.

Washington · 4d

KIRO 7 Seattle

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Mayor Wilson expects to select Seattle’s next police chief in coming months

Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson released an update on the search for a new police chief on Friday, stating that the search is “on track” for her selection to be made in the coming months.

Seattle, WA · 3d

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Seattle schools want Google AI gone; company says Search could go with it

As Seattle Public Schools prepares to implement new technology restrictions Monday, district leaders are trying to determine whether schools will ultimately be able to separate artificial intelligence from Google Search. The question emerged after Google announced new controls for K-12 schools, saying administrators will be able to decide which AI...

Seattle, WA · 2d

Fox Weather

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Back-to-back storms take aim at the Pacific Northwest with torrential rain and dangerous 'murder' waves

The Pacific Northwest continues to see impacts from an atmospheric river which is delivering widespread rain across the Olympic Peninsula and the Washington Cascades.

Washington · 3d

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Mayor Wilson’s Path to Housing

Seattle’s response to homelessness appears about to change. Mayor Katie Wilson took center stage Oct. 21 to announce her new plan. She committed to scaling up the “Streets to Housing” strategy used in Pioneer Square during last summer’s World Cup games. The pilot program showed remarkable...

Seattle, WA · 4d

NewsNation

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AI death lawsuit sparks alarming warning from ‘Doctor GPT’

A wrongful death lawsuit against OpenAI raises new concerns about the risks of relying on artificial intelligence for medical advice.

Seattle, WA · 4d