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Three Tacoma museums go free on the same Thursday night each month, and there’s a glass bridge you can walk for free anytime

Tacoma's Museum of Glass, Washington State History Museum, and Tacoma Art Museum all open free on Third Thursday evenings, and this month that's November 19. Here's how to stack them with a walk across the Chihuly Bridge of Glass. The post Three Tacoma museums go free on the same Thursday night each month, and there’s a glass bridge you can walk for free anytime appeared first on Washington is for Adventure .

Tacoma, WA · 8h

familyvacationsus.com

This Washington Library Is So Grand, Kids Swear They Walked Into Hogwarts – And It’s Free

Some kids in Seattle look up from a library table and whisper one word: Hogwarts. They are not reading a fantasy novel, but sitting beneath a soaring ceiling on a real university campus. Stained glass, carved stone, and long wooden tables give this Washington landmark its storybook appearance. The famous...

Seattle, WA · 1d

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Seattle’s largest apartment development touts luxurious hotel-style amenities

Seattle House, the largest apartment development in the city, begins welcoming its first residents this month. The half-block development at 2300 Sixth Avenue in Denny Triangle features two 45-story towers joined by a 13-story podium and adds 1,131 apartments to the area. It’s been one of the most anticipated projects in the Seattle.

Seattle, WA · 2d

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KIRO 7 Seattle

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3 WA school districts prepare to sue state over funding

Three Washington school districts are preparing to sue the state over education funding.

Tacoma, WA · 3d

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Thunderbird Nest affordable apartment community coming to Licton Springs

Bellwether Housing and Chief Seattle Club will build Thunderbird Nest, an affordable housing community in Seattle’s Licton Springs neighborhood. Units in the 209-apartment community will be reserved for residents making 30% to 60% of the area median income. Floor plans will range from studios to four bedrooms. Funded by...

Seattle, WA · 1d

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Seattle/King County free medical clinic to close

Here are more free and low cost medical clinics in the area. After nearly 12 years, the free Seattle/King County Clinic at Seattle Center will cease to provide services to the community. The final clinic will be held April 29 through May 2, 2027, at Seattle Center, according to a...

Seattle, WA · 1d

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King County Shrinks Vashon Septic Inspection Zone From 1,300 Parcels to Just 75 Properties

King County has dramatically scaled back a proposal that would have required septic inspections on roughly 1,300 waterfront parcels on Vashon Island, narrowing the plan to about 75 properties clustered along isolated shoreline stretches. County officials say the smaller zone can still satisfy the minimum requirements of state law while sparing hundreds of homeowners from new inspection mandates.

King County, WA · 1d

hoodline.com

Jimi Hendrix Becomes First Musician Picked for Washington's U.S. Mint Coin

Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson has chosen Jimi Hendrix as the state's submission to the U.S. Mint's American Innovation $1 Coin Program, with the coin scheduled for release in 2029. The Seattle-born guitarist beat out four other finalists picked by a state advisory committee, marking what coverage describes as the first time a musician has been selected for the nationwide coin series.

Washington · 22h

Dailyfly News

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Washington Wildfire Season Ends After Nearly 1 Million Acres Burned

OLYMPIA, WA — The wildfire season in Washington state is officially over. In 2026, “more than 1,500 fires ignited and nearly 1 million acres burned across the state,” Public Lands Commissioner Dave Upthegrove said Tuesday. “We saw

Washington · 2d

auburn-reporter.com

Auburn School District superintendent discusses failed bond

Less than a week following election day, the Auburn School Board held its first meeting since the Auburn School District No. 408 – Proposition No. 1 results came back showing the bond at 52% was not going to pass with the required supermajority of 60%. At the Nov. 9...

Auburn, WA · 3d

kentreporter.com

Kent Mayor discusses trip to India paid by Indian university

Kent Mayor Dana Ralph and two other city officials recently traveled to India to learn more about Indian culture and economic development opportunities. In October, Ralph, City Councilmember Toni Troutner and Kent Economic and Community Development Director Kurt Hanson joined a 16-member delegation of Washington state mayors and council members on a trip to India. The delegation included State Sen. Tina Orwall, D-Des Moines, and local mayors and a few city council members from Issaquah, Tukwila, SeaTac, Mukilteo, University Place and DuPont, according to the Consulate General of India, Seattle.

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After Telling Councilmembers To Avoid “Getting into the Depth of Topics,” Strauss Plans to Rush Entire Budget Through on Friday

The budget chair’s amendments would add millions of dollars for Ballard—including a bus route to his own neighborhood that’s likely near the bottom of Metro’s priority list. City Council budget committee chair Dan Strauss wants to wrap up the budget process this week, despite other council...

Seattle, WA · 2d

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2026 Christmas & Holiday Events in North Seattle - Shoreline: The Ultimate Guide

Looking for the best Christmas events and holiday fun in North Seattle - Shoreline for 2026? We've got you covered! From dazzling Christmas light displays and Santa visits to holiday parades, tree lightings, festive markets, and free family activities, there's plenty to celebrate this season. Macaroni KID North Seattle -...

Seattle, WA · 1d

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Tacoma City Council continues work on budget, allocates some funding for community service officers

The Tacoma City Council is working to pass a balanced budget for 2027-28. The city was facing a $40 million budget deficit. Tacoma's city manager shared a budget proposal with the council last month, including program cuts and plans to increase revenue. As it stands, the city plans to eliminate...

Tacoma, WA · 23h

KOMO News

City of Pacific activates new school zone speed cameras, fines begin in 30 days

PACIFIC, Wash. — The city of Pacific has activated additional school zone speed cameras with a 30-day warning period before fines begin, according to a news release. The cameras near Alpac Elementary School will monitor northbound traffic in the 100 block of Milwaukee Boulevard North and southbound traffic in the 300 block.

Pacific, WA · 1d

correctionalnews.com

Reentry Program Expands to King County, Wash., to Reduce Recidivism

KING COUNTY, Wash. – A reentry program aimed at helping inmates’ transition back into the community, while getting them the medical and behavioral help they need through a Medicaid waiver, has expanded into two adult jails in the Seattle area. According to a news release from county officials,...

King County, WA · 1d

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Seattle Fire Lieutenant Denied Summary Judgment in COVID Vaccine Religious Discrimination Case

A federal judge in Washington has denied a Seattle Fire Department lieutenant’s motion for partial summary judgment in a religious discrimination lawsuit arising out of his termination for refusing to comply with the city’s COVID-19 vaccination mandate. The ruling leaves unresolved whether the lieutenant’s religious beliefs conflicted with the vaccination requirement and whether granting him unpaid leave would have imposed an undue hardship on the city.

Seattle, WA · 1d

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New King County dashboard tracks felony appearances

It is now easier for the public to track first appearances for felony cases. The King County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office has created a new dashboard that displays basic information about an upcoming court case —“public information that otherwise would have to be found by going to court or digging through individual court files,” a press release reads.

King County, WA · 1d

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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 · 2d

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