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Bangor’s next half century deserves meaningful public scrutiny | Opinion

For communities surrounding Naval Base Kitsap-Bangor, the arrival of Columbia-class submarines is more than a Navy modernization story. It means another half century of nuclear-weapons operations on Hood Canal — and decisions whose environmental and safety consequences deserve close public scrutiny. The Kitsap Sun’s June 1 article, “Navy releases documents on homeporting Columbia-class subs at Bangor”, announced the Navy’s plans to prepare Bangor for up to eight Columbia-class ballistic-missile submarines. It also explained how readers could review the draft environmental assessment and submit comments before the June 25 deadline. The Navy’s Columbia-class Environmental Assessment (EA) website declared: “Submitting substantive and concise public comments is one of the most important aspects of the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) process.” However, records recently released through the Freedom of Information Act raise questions about the Navy’s commitment to public participation. According to Navy records, 240 comments were submitted from eleven states and Washington, D.C. Approximately 80 comments requested a 30-day extension of the comment period to allow a more careful review of the program. More than 60 comments asked for a formal hearing in Seattle. On June 16, U.S. Fleet Forces Command decided against extending the comment period. Representative Pramila Jayapal’s office contacted

Bangor, WA · 1d

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Grundéns’ headquarters relocating from Poulsbo to Seattle in April

Grundéns, a provider of protective gear for people who work on and around the water, announced Nov. 10 that it will move its global headquarters from Poulsbo to Pier 54 at 1001 Alaskan Way on Seattle’s central waterfront in April 2027. The company has signed a long-term lease...

Seattle, WA · 2d
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KING 5

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5 western Washington schools to close

Olympia, WA · 1d

shorelineareanews.com

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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 · 1d
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KING 5

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Skyking Archive: Saint Helens Snowpack (2010)

Seattle, WA · 15h

Kitsap Sun

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Poulsbo Historical Society secures new home for growing archives

The Poulsbo Historical Society is finalizing a deal to relocate its archives from city hall into a portion of Martha & Mary's former child care center. The organizations have announced they are in the process of applying for a city permit that would allow PHS to use the space located at 250 NE Sunset Street, located by the post office downtown. Poulsbo City Council voted to end a real estate contract with PHS in 2025 due to a need for extra space in city hall to accommodate growth in operations. The move will end PHS's decades-long connection to city hall, where the organization began in 1992 in a small storage room in the old building. PHS said that the organization's first dedicated public venue opened with the new city hall in 2010 and remained its sole museum space until the Maritime Museum debuted on Front Street five years later. PHS also operates the Poulsbo Heritage Museum next door and the Martinson Cabin dating back to 1897. Since then, PHS has used the space to store archives, conduct public research and host small meetings. The new location will provide room for collection growth and expanded research access, including records documenting Poulsbo's

Poulsbo, WA · 2d

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$90.1 million ‘cross-generational’ housing community breaks ground in Lynnwood

Several dozen people, some wearing bow ties, gathered under a canopy tent late Tuesday morning at 5710 200th St. S.W. in Lynnwood. The Housing Authority of Snohomish County (HASCO) held a groundbreaking ceremony Nov. 10 for The Bow Tie, a 124-unit affordable housing development for seniors and families. The plan is to start construction this winter and finish in 2028.

Lynnwood, WA · 2d

exploreedmonds.com

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7 Ways to Romanticize The Big Dark In Edmonds

Ah, the icky part of autumn in the Pacific Northwest, when the sun sets by 5 p.m., the rain arrives, and the grey never leaves. It’s when our annual Seasonal Affective Disorder kicks in, we remember to take our Vitamin D pills, and we spend a lot more time curled under blankets.

Edmonds, WA · 15h

shorelineareanews.com

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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 · 2d

The National Law Review

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White Employee’s Hostile Work Environment Claim Arising From City’s Race-Based DEI Programming Is Revived

Diemert v. City of Seattle , 2026 WL 2903699 (9th Cir. 2026) Joshua Diemert, a white man who worked in the City of Seattle’s Human Services Department, challenged the City’s Race and Social Justice Initiative, which required employees to participate in racial justice trainings and events, some of which were limited to employees of particular races; the Initiative also sponsored racially-aligned affinity groups or caucuses. Diemert alleged that the Initiative, together with a series of offensive remarks from coworkers and supervisors, created a racially hostile work environment. After Diemert resigned, he sued the City for violation of the Equal Protection Clause, hostile work environment, constructive discharge, disparate treatment, and retaliation under Title VII and the Washington Law Against Discrimination. The district court granted summary judgment to the City on all claims. The Ninth Circuit reversed as to the hostile work environment claims, holding that the workplace incidents at issue were “sufficiently numerous, frequent, and severe” to create a triable issue of fact. However, the Court affirmed summary judgment on the constructive discharge, disparate treatment, and retaliation claims, and it affirmed dismissal of the equal protection claim on the ground that Diemert lacked Article III standing because he failed to show

Seattle, WA · 2d

Kitsap Sun

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Family's eviction from Bremerton's marina raises fear among liveaboards

BREMERTON — Retirement looks different for Tom and Jerri Bagley. While they do live on a boat — a Bayliner that stretches 50-feet and bobs in its slip along dock B of the Bremerton Marina — the couple keeps busy raising their two grandchildren. Weekday mornings are spent driving the kids to Kitsap Lake Elementary, where the two receive specialized care and counseling for their behavioral health needs. Once Tom brings them home, it’s time for homework in the vessel's cozy shared room, known as a salon to boaters, which is lined with two couches next to a small galley just below the boat's pilot house. And then it's bedtime. Tom sleeps in one state room while Jerri sleeps in the other — one with each grandchild, because the children can’t sleep alone, according to Jerri. “My granddaughter will not go to sleep without holding my hand,” she said. This routine — established after the couple became legal guardians of their grandchildren in November 2025 — is now in jeopardy. An eviction notice from the Port of Bremerton’s marina manager, received this fall with a Nov. 30 deadline, threatens the family with uncertainty about what's next. While they'd still have

Bremerton, WA · 1d

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You’ll Happily Drive Hours Just For The Fried Chicken At This Modest Washington Restaurant

There are restaurants you visit because they’re convenient, and then there are restaurants you plan your entire day around, and Sisters and Brothers in Seattle, Washington falls very firmly into the second category. This modest little teal building on the outside holds some of the most satisfying fried chicken...

Seattle, WA · 2d

shorelineareanews.com

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Michaels grand opening on Friday November 20, 2026 from 8:40am to 2pm

Welcome Michaels’ new store format built to make creating and celebrating easier for everyone. Michaels, the leading destination for creating and celebrating in North America, will host a grand opening community celebration for its Shoreline, WA location on Friday, November 20 from 9am to 2pm. (Ribbon cutting at 8:40am)

Shoreline, WA · 15h

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Seattle moves to buy Aurora Avenue properties in $34M utility deal

SEATTLE - The City of Seattle is moving forward with a $34 million acquisition along Aurora Avenue North to build a centralized utility operations center, a plan that would replace several long-standing local businesses. Mayor Katie Wilson approved the land deal following months of City Council reviews. The city confirmed...

Seattle, WA · 2d

shorelineareanews.com

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Sound Transit road closures in Shoreline and Kenmore for bus system construction

SHORELINE: Daily lane reductions along Northeast 145th Street planned for bus system improvements. Sound Transit contractor crews are continuing work in Shoreline as part of the ongoing Bus Rapid Transit Line work. The work involves the following closures:. The left lane on eastbound Northeast 145th Street between 28th and 30th...

Shoreline, WA · 15h

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Crush Time: A Look Inside Harvest Season at West Sound Wineries

The arrival of fall in West Sound is measured in familiar signs: cool mist above the water, mushrooms pushing through the forest floor, and the beginning of leaves bronzing on trees. Inside local wineries, however, the season announces itself with a different set of signs: the rumble of equipment, the fragrance of crushed fruit, and bins of newly harvested grapes waiting to become wine.

Poulsbo, WA · 1d

KIRO 7 Seattle

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Emergency bridge repairs to shut down busy Mill Creek road this weekend

The city is shutting down one of the busiest roads in Snohomish County, 164th St. SE, for emergency bridge repairs.

Mill Creek, WA · 2d

everafterinthewoods.com

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Hungarian Goulash And Paprika Chicken Still Simmer The Old-World Way At This Washington Family Kitchen

The menu at this small kitchen changes daily, and one woman from Hungary cooks nearly all of it. Chicken paprikas one day. The lineup usually runs to a couple of appetizers, three entrees, and sides. Homemade bread comes to the table. Vintage decorations fill the room, and the tablecloths change...

Lynnwood, WA · 1d

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District Considers Closing Schools, Again

Seattle Public Schools is beginning to talk about merging elementary schools for next fall, sparking nerves and concerns from families and staff. On Sunday, Oct. 25, SPS Superintendent Ben Shuldiner laid out the district’s approach in a newsletter to families, writing that, at some schools, students were struggling in their split-grade classes and open-air classrooms.

Seattle, WA · 1d

KIRO 7 Seattle

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Founder says tattoo dispute, online threats prompted canceling of Bremerton Krampus event

Several days after Krampus Bremerton posted on social media that the 2026 Krampusnacht event was canceled, the organization’s founder wrote a lengthy statement explaining his decision.

Bremerton, WA · 2d