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Ocean Shores declares emergency due to erosion

Ocean Shores, WA · 13h

The Olympian

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Major downtown Olympia road to close for three years during construction, WA says

The updated plans for restoring the Deschutes Estuary in downtown Olympia from its current status as a stagnant lake have gotten the attention of residents due to one specific change: The entire portion of Deschutes Parkway around Capitol Lake will need to be closed for up to three years to get the work done. Olympia resident Bill Elliott said on Nextdoor on Oct. 30 that he learned about the planned road closure at a public open house for the Supplemental Draft Environmental Impact Statement on Oct. 28 at the Olympia Center. He said the event was only attended by about 20 people. “An up to 3-year closure of Deschutes Parkway Southwest between Lakeridge Drive and 5th Avenue is now being proposed for the Deschutes Estuary Restoration project,” he said. “The up to 3-year street closure is to allow for construction of the new roundabout at the intersection of Deschutes Parkway SW, Olympic Street, and the new bridge approach. That seems like a very generous street closure duration for the described work.” According to previous reporting, the project is one of the biggest urban restoration projects in the country. By the time construction starts, the cost of restoring the Deschutes Estuary

Olympia, WA · 1d

KIRO 7 Seattle

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Bremerton Krampus event canceled ‘indefinitely’

One of the biggest winter events in Bremerton has announced that it will be canceled “indefinitely” about four weekends before the event was set to start.

Bremerton, WA · 14h

nildealnow.com

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Coastal Flooding Hits Westport Washington Before High Tide as Surf Pushes Seawater into Streets near the Marina Sunday Morning on Grays Harbor

WASHINGTON — Coastal flooding began in Westport, Washington, on Sunday morning, more than half an hour before high tide. A live camera feed from the city at 10:56 a.m. showed seawater spreading across streets near the marina as surf size continued to increase. High tide was expected around 11:30 a.m., raising concerns that water levels could climb even higher.

Westport, WA · 2d
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This Farmland Drive-In In Washington Plays Two New Movies For Less Than One Mall Ticket

Two brand-new movies, back to back, under the open sky, for less than a lot of folks pay for one afternoon show at the mall. That’s the deal at a little farmland drive-in in Washington, and it sounds almost too good to be real. The double feature is the...

Shelton, WA · 1d

KOMO News

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Ocean Shores declares emergency after storm damage, coastal erosion

OCEAN SHORES, Wash. — Ocean Shores has declared a citywide state of emergency after storms caused shoreline erosion, coastal flooding, prolonged power outages, and disruptions to municipal infrastructure. Mayor Frank T. Elduen issued the emergency proclamation Nov. 9 in response to storm conditions that began Nov. 6, the city...

Ocean Shores, WA · 18h

fox13seattle.com

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'Operation Homefront' helps hundreds of Bremerton-area families

As food costs continue to stretch family budgets heading into the holidays, Operation Homefront is helping hundreds of Bremerton-area military families put a traditional holiday meal on the table.

Bremerton, WA · 12h

Yahoo!

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From the archives: Photos reveal the destruction of the Tacoma Narrows Bridge

The Tacoma Narrows Bridge collapsed on Nov. 7, 1940, just four months after its grand opening in July. The incident remains described as "the most dramatic failure in bridge engineering history," said the Washington State Archives. They say during the violent collapse, the main suspension cables were tossed 100 feet...

Tacoma, WA · 1d

Yahoo!

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After storm topples trees, national park visitors must overnight in their cars

Several visitors to Olympic National Park spent more time in the Washington wilderness than they bargained for this weekend after powerful winds and heavy rain brought down trees, blocking roads and leaving people stranded overnight. This video created with the assistance of AI. The storm swept across the Olympic Peninsula...

Olympic Peninsula, WA · 1d

Dailyfly News

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Jimi Hendrix Chosen to Represent Washington on 2029 U.S. Dollar Coin

OLYMPIA, WA — Legendary guitarist and Seattle native Jimi Hendrix has been selected to represent Washington state in the U.S. Mint’s American Innovation $1 Coin Program, Gov. Bob Ferguson announced Monday, November 9. Hendrix was chosen following

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kitsapdailynews.com

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150 redwood trees to be planted at Seabeck Conference Center

A piece of California’s iconic redwood forests is taking root in Western Washington. On Nov. 21, volunteers from Seabeck Conference Center and PropagationNation will plant 150 young coast redwood trees on the conference center’s grounds, building upon a redwood legacy that began nearly 80 years ago. In 1947,...

Seabeck, WA · 1d

Yahoo!

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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 · 2d

FoodWorldNews

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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 · 1d

MyNorthwest.com

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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. According to The Washington State Standard, Lake Washington, Tacoma, and Yakima say local levies are covering expenses the state should pay. Lake Washington and Tacoma school boards authorized preparations for a lawsuit on Oct. 22. Yakima followed...

Tacoma, WA · 1d

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Ocean Shores Mayor Activates Warming Shelter Due To Power Outage

Ocean Shores opened a warming shelter yesterday for people left without power after Saturday's windstorm. Ocean Shores opened a warming shelter yesterday for people left without power after Saturday's windstorm. Ocean Shores Police say the mayor activated the shelter at the Lions Club on Ocean Shores Boulevard, where people could warm up, get a hot cup of coffee and charge their phones. The storm brought 69 mile-an-hour wind gusts to Hoquiam's Bowerman Airport, and Grays Harbor PUD had more than 9,000 customers in the dark Sunday morning. If your power is still out, call the PUD at 360-532-4220.

Ocean Shores, WA · 2d

KOMO News

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Western Washington farmers brace for impacts after bird flu detected in Pierce County

WESTERN WASHINGTON — Farmers across western Washington are bracing for potential impacts after bird flu was detected at a commercial poultry facility in Pierce County. The Washington State Department of Agriculture and Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department announced the detection on Thursday without naming the poultry facility. No human cases...

Pierce County, WA · 3d

Kitsap Sun

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More apartments planned for Port Orchard's Bethel Road corridor

PORT ORCHARD — A new apartment complex that could bring 68 new units to South Kitsap is planned near the intersection of Bethel and Sedgwick Road, an area close to multiple proposed development projects. The Chloe Court Apartment project, located on an undeveloped land along the east side of Bethel Road at the northeast corner of SE Ives Mill Road and Bethel Road, is being planned for five four-plex units and two 12-unit apartment buildings, documents submitted to Kitsap County show. The project will bring a total of 68 apartments, according to the documents. Several development projects along Bethel Road are also under the permitting process. A Home Depot store is proposed to be built at the northeast side of of Bethel and Salmonberry Road. Phase 2 of the Blueberry Apartments (102 units) is planned at the west side of Bethel Road between Salmonberry and Sedgwick Road, at 4310 Bethel Road SE, according to City of Port Orchard. Also, the land use of the Hidden Hills Apartments (117 units) project has been approved. It's located at 1932 SE Salmonberry Road, according to the city. This article originally appeared on Kitsap Sun: More apartments planned for Port Orchard's Bethel Road corridor

Port Orchard, WA · 1d

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 · 1d

The Chronicle

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Foundation gives $10M to Washington arts; $52,500 in Lewis County and $450K in Thurston County 

Washington's nonprofit arts sector is getting a $10 million cash boost.  That's how much Allen Family Philanthropies and nonprofit ArtsFund will send out to local organizations in the

Thurston County, WA · 16h