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First Black transgender candidate elected to Washington state legislature

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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 · 1d
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Mount Vernon, WA businesses take a hit after Division Street Bridge closure

MOUNT VERNON, Wash. - A full closure of the State Route 536 Division Street Bridge over the Skagit River has cut off vehicle traffic and triggered sharp drops in foot traffic for small businesses in Mount Vernon. The Washington State Department of Transportation closed the span in both directions Nov....

Mt Vernon, 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 · 3d

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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 · 1d

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Jimi Hendrix will represent Washington on the $1 coin

When new $1 coins are minted to represent innovation from Washington state, they will feature rock legend, guitar icon Jimi Hendrix who hailed from Seattle.

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Dead birds in Snohomish County test positive for bird flu; officials say low public risk

MONROE, Wash. — Dead birds found at Lake Tye Park in Monroe have preliminarily tested positive for Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza, also known as bird flu, the Snohomish County Health Department said. Health officials said the virus circulates naturally among birds and can cause severe illness and high death...

Snohomish County, WA · 1d

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Ballard Locks close as crews scrape barnacles harmful to salmon

SEATTLE — The Ballard Locks, one of the busiest boat locks in the world, are temporarily closed while the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers drains the deep chamber for annual maintenance work that includes scraping barnacles that can harm migrating salmon. The Hiram M. Chittenden Locks, known as the...

Seattle, WA · 1d

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Seattle’s Climate Pledge Arena Rejects Macklemore

Macklemore alleges 9 U.S. venues pulled tour dates over his political activism, sparking a debate on free speech and selective venue politics.

Seattle, WA · 1d

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Shoreline pedestrian bridge delayed as faulty arch may need replacement

It looks like light rail riders will have to wait longer for the pedestrian bridge to be lifted into place over I-5 in Shoreline. The bridge placement is delayed, but the city still anticipates completing the project close to its scheduled spring 2027 timeline. Last Saturday was one of the...

Shoreline, WA · 14h

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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 · 2d

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‘We’re estimating between 10 and 20%’: Seattle attorney suing Alaska, Delta and others says airlines teamed up to inflate fares

Seattle attorney Steve Berman said airline passengers may be paying 10% to 20% more than they should, because major airlines are sharing private fare data instead of competing on price. Berman’s Seattle law firm, Hagens Berman, filed a proposed class-action lawsuit Nov. 4 in federal court in Seattle on behalf...

Seattle, WA · 5h

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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 · 2d

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Jaelynn Scott makes history as first openly transgender person elected to Washington Legislature

Seattle and Renton voters have elected Jaelynn Scott to represent the 37th Legislative District in Olympia, making her both the first openly transgender person elected to the Washington state Legislature and the first to be elected to a state legislature in the United States. Scott was leading with 87.44% of...

Renton, WA · 1d

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‘I think this is a very smart move’: Curley praises Nilu Jenks’ push to make Seattle housing easier to build

Newly elected Seattle City Councilmember Nilu Jenks campaigned on increasing housing supply by changing zoning rules, shortening permitting timelines, and revising affordable housing requirements. Jenks won the District 5 seat representing North Seattle, according to Reason’s report on her election and housing proposals. On “The John Curley Show” on...

Seattle, WA · 13h

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This Hits Home: News that impacts Seattle-area families

Being a parent is nonstop hard work, which makes it hard to stay on top of news that impacts families in Washington state. This Hits Home is your weekly hit of news, commentary, and, occasionally, opinion from our writers here at Seattle’s Child and news sources like The Seattle Times, Washington State Standard, KUOW, Cascade PBS and others. . Want to have a say? Look for the “Take action” prompts. Here’s the update for the week of Nov. 2-8.

Seattle, WA · 2d

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Seattle's Terminal 91 Berth Project Nears Completion at $104 Million for Alaska Fishing Fleet

The Port of Seattle says it is nearing completion of a $104 million redevelopment of Berths 6 and 8 at Terminal 91, removing decades-old, condemned pier infrastructure along Smith Cove to make way for a high-capacity dock designed to serve the North Pacific fishing fleet. The work is set to add more than 800 feet of additional moorage, shore power hookups, and a new stormwater treatment system to a waterfront facility that has served as a home port for vessels working Alaska's fisheries.

Seattle, WA · 1d

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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 · 3d

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SR 167 overnight closure kicks off week of roadwork in western WA

The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) continues late-night work this week on some of its bigger projects, bringing lane and ramp closures. There is one full closure on Monday evening on SR 167 through Renton that drivers will need to pay attention to and seek alternate routes. Northbound SR...

Renton, WA · 1d