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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 · 4d

KIRO 7 Seattle

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King County Metro seeks feedback on proposed changes to Renton bus routes

King County Metro is asking riders to weigh in on proposed changes to a dozen bus routes and bus stops as the agency prepares for a new transit center in Renton.

Renton, WA · 2d

The Center Square

Socialist mayors to lead LA, D.C., NYC, Seattle as Trump warns of ‘disaster’

(The Center Square) – Democratic Socialists will now lead America’s two most populous cities and the nation’s capital, raising questions over the Democratic Socialist of America platform. More than 14 million people will live under the leadership of Democratic Socialist mayors in a handful of American cities. Nithya Raman was elected mayor of Los Angeles and Janeese Lewis George was elected to lead Washington, D.C. in Tuesday’s elections, both mayor-elects are Democratic Socialists. Upon being sworn in, Raman and Lewis George will join New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani and Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson in leading major metropolises, leading critics to be concerned about how their socialist agendas will impact the cities they lead. A lot of eyes will likely be on LA, as the city is set to host the 2028 Summer Olympics, with thousands of people from around the world set to descend on the California city, plagued with a massive homeless problem. President Donald Trump was asked about the latest round of socialist candidates leading the major cities in the Oval Office. The president warned that “it’s going to be a disaster.” He added that the socialist policies “are very tough,” emphasizing, “they’re very tough on a

Washington, DC · 4d

KIRO 7 Seattle

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Overnight closure on northbound SR 167 starting Nov. 9

Northbound State Route 167 in Renton will undergo a complete overnight closure from 10 p.m. Monday, Nov. 9, to 3:45 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 10, to allow construction crews to install a sign bridge, said the Washington State Department of Transportation.

Renton, WA · 4d

KUOW Public Radio

Surveillance audit ordered by Seattle mayor calls for more ‘guardrails’ for technology

An audit from the NYU Policing Project finds some “important gaps” in Seattle policies around the Seattle Police Department’s use of surveillance technologies at its Real-Time Crime Center.

MyNorthwest.com

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 · 2d

publicola.com

KCRHA CEO’s Departure Leaves Right-Hand Man in Charge, City Budget Leader Warns Council About Profligate Spending, No Concession Yet in Lopsided Council Race

1. King County Regional Homelessness Authority CEO Kelly Kinnison likely forestalled her own firing by resigning abruptly on Friday, November 6. In a brief, 153-word resignation letter, Kinnsion wrote that given the KCRHA governing board’s recent decision to “right size” the agency and move the administration of the region’s homelessness contracts back to Seattle and King County, “I believe it is in the best interest of the agency for me to make room for those changes.”

shorelineareanews.com

Elections results elevate mood at Sunday sign-waving

Elections results elevate mood at Sunday sign-waving. The mood this weekend at the "Social Justice Sundays" sign-waving at the Shoreline-Edmonds line was buoyant - cautiously optimistic but tempered with the knowledge the hard work to right the course of country is just beginning. Just over 40 local residents turned out...

Shoreline, WA · 2d

downtownbellevue.com

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Bellevue Council Backs Sales Tax Increase Projected to Raise $11M a Year for Transportation

The Bellevue City Council has picked a 0.1% sales tax for transportation as its funding approach for the next two-year budget, and it left out a new car tab fee. On November 3, councilmembers voted 5–1 to put the option, called “option 2b,” into the 2027–2028 budget package. The final budget vote is set for November 17.

Bellevue, WA · 2d

Kitsap Sun

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 · 2d

KING 5

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First Black transgender candidate elected to Washington state legislature

Washington · 3d

FOX 13 Seattle

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WA officials urge preparation for next round of heavy rain following outages, downed trees

Renton, WA · 3d

KIRO 7 Seattle

‘Needs to be improved’: Report targets gaps in WA’s involuntary treatment system

A statewide task force is calling for changes to Washington’s Involuntary Treatment Act (ITA) system, saying the services available before, during, and after civil commitment are under-resourced and unavailable to too many people.

Washington · 2d

KIRO 7 Seattle

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Bird flu confirmed in birds at Lake Tye Park in Monroe

The Washington Department of Fish & Wildlife confirmed that avian influenza, commonly known as bird flu, is present in birds at Lake Tye Park in Monroe, Wash.

Monroe, WA · 2d

Fox News

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 · 5d

shorelineareanews.com

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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 · 4d

KUOW Public Radio

Seattle schools Superintendent Shuldiner on classroom tech policy, school mergers

Seattle Public Schools Superintendent Ben Shuldiner told KUOW’s Soundside that changes the district are exploring will be disruptive.

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rolling out

Seattle plunged into darkness as 50 mph winds tear through

A powerful windstorm knocked out power to more than 115,000 customers across Western Washington on Saturday night, Nov. 7, including about 46,000 Seattle City Light customers at the peak. Gusts reached 69 mph on the coast and about 50 mph around Puget Sound, toppling trees onto roads and power lines from Lewis County to Whatcom County.

Seattle, WA · 4d

KUOW Public Radio

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Reopening delayed for Fremont, West Seattle libraries

The Seattle Public Library has announced its West Seattle Branch will reopen in January, followed by the Fremont Branch by the end of March. The branches were closed for renovations in August and were expected to reopen this month.