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Ocean Shores declares emergency due to erosion

Ocean Shores, WA · 2d

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Ocean Shores erosion threatens homes, infrastructure

The erosion threatens homes along Marine View Drive, Neptune Way, Mariner Court and Peninsula Court. It also threatens city infrastructure just across the road, including a 1 million-gallon water tank, a pump station, sewer lines and sewer plant equipment.

Ocean Shores, WA · 23h
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KING 5

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Washington Districts Close Five More Elementary Schools

Olympia, WA · 4h

The Olympian

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Recent Olympia-area business closures, including a drive-in restaurant

Multiple longtime Olympia-area businesses have announced closures in recent weeks, including a Lacey bakery, a west Olympia drive-in and a farm supply store. Here are key takeaways: Miss Moffett’s Mystical Cupcakes in Lacey plans to close by the end of the year after nearly 14 years in business. Owner Rachel Young, who finished as runner-up on Food Network’s “Cupcake Wars” in 2013, cited declining sales, higher gas prices keeping customers away and rising food, labor and utility costs. Builders FirstSource has closed its west Olympia location at 1830 Black Lake Blvd. SW, consolidating operations into its Lakewood and Shelton facilities. The Coastal Farm & Ranch store at 5500 Martin Way E. in Lacey is winding down operations by Dec. 31 , according to store manager Rob Re. Everything is being sold, including fixtures, with current discounts up to 50% expected to grow as the final day nears. The Sonic Drive-In at 1303 Cooper Point Road SW in west Olympia permanently closed Oct. 15 , a company spokesperson confirmed. Sonic encouraged customers to visit its Lacey location at 7746 Martin Way E. The summary points above were compiled with the help of AI tools and edited by Olympian reporter Rolf Boone.

Olympia, WA · 2d

KING 5

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5 western Washington schools to close

Olympia, WA · 9h

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This No-Frills Neighborhood Diner Serves The Best All-Day Breakfast In Washington

Some places don’t need a fancy sign or a velvet rope to tell you they’re worth your time, and the Martin Way Diner in Olympia, Washington is exactly that kind of place. The parking lot is always busy, the coffee is always hot, and nobody’s going to judge you for ordering breakfast at two in the afternoon.

Olympia, WA · 3d

KGW

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High winds, storm surge prompts state of emergency for Washington city

Ocean Shores, WA · 21h

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 · 3d

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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 · 3d

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2026 Santa Photos in Grays Harbor County

Are you ready to take that priceless family photo with old St. Nick? Maybe it’s baby’s first Christmas or you’re finally all together again. Maybe you just want to embarrass your teens! Whatever the reason, Santa photos are a holiday must-do. Here is where you can get pictures with Santa in Grays Harbor for 2026.

Grays Harbor County, WA · 3d

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Walk a mile over Washington’s wild tideland where river, marsh, and sea collide

About eight miles northeast of Olympia, the Nisqually River empties into Puget Sound through one of the last relatively undisturbed estuaries on the water. Salt marsh, mudflats, freshwater wetlands, riparian forest and grassland all press together here in a tight mosaic that earned the site a National Natural Landmark designation.

Olympia, WA · 2d

KOMO News

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Ocean Shores issues boil water advisory after contractor damages south-end main

GRAYS HARBOR, Wash. — Just days after Ocean Shores declared a state of emergency following elevated water levels that erode the shoreline and threaten homes and public infrastructure, the city is now dealing with a damaged water main in the south end. A contractor damaged a main waterline in...

Ocean Shores, WA · 21h

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Western Washington experiences record warm temperatures

If you thought it felt unseasonably warm Wednesday, you weren't wrong. Bellingham, Olympia and Seattle broke previous record high temperatures by early afternoon. The temperature in Bellingham reached 68 degrees by 1 p.m. The previous record of 67 degrees was set back in 1977. The temperature at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport...

Bellingham, WA · 2d

Washington State Standard

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Newly elected, WA’s first openly transgender legislator ready to ‘stand on business’

When Jaelynn Scott arrives in Olympia in January, she doesn’t want to be labeled a one-note legislator.  Elected by voters last week, Scott will be Washington’s first openly transgender state lawmaker, and the first Black transgender legislator in the nation. But she doesn’t want to be seen as only focused on LGBTQ+ rights. Scott, who […]

Washington · 1d

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Medina Foundation Hands Yelm, Grays Harbor Groups Millions in Final Grants

The Boys & Girls Clubs of Thurston County is getting $3 million for a permanent Yelm clubhouse, and it's not alone — nonprofits across Thurston and Grays Harbor counties just landed some of the largest individual grants the Seattle-based charitable foundation has ever made. The money is part of a final round of transformational grants, each ranging from $1 million to $5 million, awarded to 42 nonprofits as the Medina Foundation spends down its remaining resources before shutting its doors in 2027.

Thurston County, WA · 1d

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Venables Pest Management Explains How to Keep Rodents Out of Your House During Our South Sound Winter

Most of us spend the winter months cozy in our homes, curled up on the couch with the heater or fire keeping us toasty warm. However, you may not be the only beings taking refuge in your house on cold winter nights. Rodents are smart and know the best place to spend the winter is inside our homes too! Venables Pest Management, which specializes in rodent control in Thurston, Mason, Pierce, Grays Harbor, and Lewis counties, explains how to keep rodents out of your house in winter. Need help? Call them today to schedule an appointment for a free rodent evaluation now through the end of December at 360.456.4999.

Thurston County, WA · 3d

Yahoo!

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A dry November day and a chance to tie record-high temperatures

Yesterday - November 11, 2026 - Record Temperatures Achieved!. Another dry November day with mild temperatures is here Thursday as a cold front is stalled offshore. At times, light rain will brush the Washington coast, but inland cities will be dry. High temperatures are expected to be in the upper 50s to low 60s, which is in record territory, once more!

Bellingham, WA · 1d

fox13seattle.com

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Flood watch issued in Mason County

The wind and rain is back, bringing gusts up to 50 mph. Communities in our region are already preparing for potential flood conditions.

Mason County, WA · 2d

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