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Defects in 148th pedestrian bridge will delay installation

The installation of Shoreline’s new pedestrian bridge over I-5 has been delayed after the contractor discovered manufacturing issues with one of the bridge’s arches. The City of Shoreline had originally planned on Saturday, November 7, or Saturday, November 14, 2026 as possible dates to close I-5 overnight and lift the bridge into place.

Shoreline, WA · 1d

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Seattle King County Clinic will shut down after years of community care

Seattle King County Clinic announces it will close in April, focusing on patient referrals during its final months.

Seattle, WA · 1d

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Bellevue Taps MidMountain for $5.1M Eastrail Link to Spring Boulevard

Bellevue has picked a contractor to build a long-awaited pedestrian link stitching the regional Eastrail trail into Northeast Spring Boulevard, with a bid price of $5.1 million attached to the job. MidMountain Contractors, a Bellevue-based firm, landed the general contractor work on the connector, which will bring walls, drainage, lighting and a fresh stretch of paved trail to the corridor.

Bellevue, WA · 22h

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Pedestrian bridge will be installed on schedule

The contractor has identified an issue with one of the bridge arches, which has delayed placement of the bridge. They are currently working with the manufacturer to determine and implement a solution. According to the City of Shoreline,. While this issue has delayed the placement of the bridge, we do...

Shoreline, WA · 19h

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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 · 2d

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Seattle Councilmember Dionne Foster Proposes $350,000 To Eliminate Millions In Medical Debt

Seattle City Councilmember Dionne Foster has proposed spending $350,000 to eliminate an estimated $5 million to $6 million in medical debt for Seattle residents through a partnership with a national nonprofit that purchases outstanding medical bills at a discount and cancels them. Introduced during the city’s 2027-28 budget deliberations, the...

Seattle, WA · 2d

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‘They aren’t accepting failure as an option’: Seattle chamber CEO contrasts San Francisco’s approach to public disorder

Seattle Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Joe Nguyen is urging Seattle leaders to adopt lessons from San Francisco’s response to public disorder and downtown recovery. In a Nov. 3 GeekWire opinion column, Nguyen argued that Seattle has comparable resources but needs stronger leadership and follow-through. Speaking with...

Seattle, WA · 3d

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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 · 23h

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Burnett concedes District 12 race

District 12 Rep. Brian Burnett conceded his re-election bid on Thursday to Democratic challenger Stacy Willoughby. Burnett trails Willoughby by less than 750 votes. The district comprises all of Chelan County and parts of Snohomish and King counties. Chelan and Snohomish counties have nearly completed counting ballots, but King County, where Willoughby leads with 58% of the votes, still has 15,000 votes left to county, according to the Secretary of State's Office.

Chelan County, WA · 1d

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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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‘Collide with the will of the people’: Curley questions Seattle schools’ legal action over transgender eligibility in girls’ sports

KIRO Newsradio host John Curley questioned the Seattle School Board’s authorization of legal action over Initiative 638, Washington’s voter-approved restriction on transgender girls participating in girls’ school sports. The board unanimously approved a resolution allowing the district to hire lawyers and pursue legal action over the measure.

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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Washington Thanksgiving Travel: Even Treated I-90 Can Freeze

I-90 and I-5 drivers face mountain ice, freezing pavement and changing conditions during holiday travel.

Washington · 2d

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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

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Lynnwood Breaks Ground on $90.1M Bow Tie Housing for Seniors, Families

Shovels hit dirt in Lynnwood on Tuesday as the Housing Authority of Snohomish County broke ground on The Bow Tie, a planned $90.1 million affordable housing development set to bring 124 homes to a site at 5710 200th St. S.W. The project splits into 60 units for seniors ages 55 and older and 64 units for families, with construction slated to begin this winter and wrap up in 2028.

Lynnwood, 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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Far-Right Disrupts Diwali Celebration in Seattle

Far-Right protesters disrupted a community celebration of Diwali in Seattle, November 8, 2026, that grabbed headlines and was condemned by Indian American leaders. US Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal and other prominent Indian Americans condemned the actions of American far-right activist Jake Lang who barged into the gathering where children were performing Indian classical dance, carrying placards reading ‘Deport all Dotheads’.

Seattle, WA · 8h

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Seattle budget proposal would give boost to human services providers

Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson’s $9 billion budget proposal includes $1 million for the citywide Meals Partnership Coalition, a network of emergency food providers.

Seattle, WA · 1d

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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.

Kent, WA · 1d

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