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Renton councilmember proposes code of conduct clarity following complaints

The Renton City Council moved to publicly clarify how the city processes code of conduct complaints against elected officials after a local advocacy group accused city leadership of ignoring a formal complaint about a councilmember’s conduct toward a female employee. At the Nov. 9 Renton City Council meeting, councilmember...

Renton, WA · 18h

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Isolated Thunderstorms and Possible Waterspouts Threaten Washington and Oregon Coasts Including Seattle, Aberdeen, Tillamook, Newport, and Coos Bay Through the Stormy Weekend

PACIFIC NORTHWEST — A powerful Pacific storm system is impacting the West Coast this weekend, bringing more rounds of heavy rain, strong winds, dangerous surf, and isolated thunderstorms. Some storms could develop rotation over the coastal waters, raising the possibility of waterspouts. The overall threat remains low, but mariners and coastal communities should stay alert for quickly changing conditions.

Seattle, WA · 8h

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Seattle’s Pastry Project included in Eater’s best new bakeries of 2026, along with just four other bakeries in the U.S.

A new Seattle bakery was just recognized as one of the best in the country. The Pastry Project in Pioneer Square (known and celebrated for its summer soft serve window for several years now) just opened a bakery window last fall. Their bakery offerings have already become a local favorite, and now the 2026 Eater Awards have included The Pastry Project in an all-new award category: Best New Bakeries.

Seattle, WA · 21h

Seattle ON Tap

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The Most Telling Game of LSU's Season Just Landed Them in Gonzaga's Unbeatable "Kennel"

Ncaab on gradient background - Created by the Sports On Tap desk | Source : Sports On Tap (team logos property of their respective owners) After rolling through their first three games with historic 40-point blowouts, LSU men’s basketball is about to get a reality check. They are heading straight into the fire, literally, as […]

Baton Rouge, LA · 18h

Axios Seattle

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Back-scratching services take off in Seattle area and the U.S.

Professional back scratching is now a thing. Why it matters: What was once a private gesture between romantic partners or between parents and children is becoming a paid service — a sign of how many Americans are seeking human touch and connection amid growing loneliness and isolation. Catch up quick: Viral TikTok and YouTube videos helped the niche take off. Now, similar services are popping up from Seattle to New Jersey to Los Angeles . How it works: Typically, scratch therapy involves people using long nails to trace and scratch others' backs, scalps, arms and legs. In Seattle, you can get a 35-minute head and back scratching session for $60 at Symmetry Spa in Bitter Lake. At Luxe Scratch Lounge , a new scratch therapy spa in Oak Harbor owner Kerstin Rodriguez offers 15-minute sessions for $30, in addition to longer bookings . What they're saying: The goal is to "help people relax and unwind and do it (in) a way that everybody could afford it," Rodriguez told the Whidbey-News Times . "It's not physical therapy. It's not medical at all," Rodriguez told the news outlet. "It's all sensation." Yes, but: Some scratchers claim their work releases mood-boosting neurotransmitters, but

Seattle, WA · 1d

Waterland Blog

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Des Moines City Council approves two-year budget, raises city property tax levy, increases gambling tax & more

The Des Moines City Council convened on Nov. 12, 2026, to address financial planning and city infrastructure. Discussions included a resource for local small business development, the approval of property tax levies and a balanced budget. In addition, council approved the removal of deteriorated structures at Beach Park, and discussed...

Des Moines, WA · 1d

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Federal Way Community Center fees to increase in 2027

Membership and facility fees at the Federal Way Community Center will increase in 2027. At the Nov. 4 meeting, the Federal Way City Council approved the 2027 fee schedule for the community center. Parks Director Jason Gerwen said the proposed increases at the community center range between 6% and 8.5%, which is slightly higher than the center’s historical increases from 4% to 7%. The cost for a single adult resident increased from $44 a month to $47 a month. The city increased the cost for a 4-person household by $6 a month.

Federal Way, WA · 17h

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Liberty soccer avenges 2025 state championship loss

Liberty girls soccer (16-1-1) is back in the high school state tournament for a third straight season, this time defeating an all-too familiar foe, the Bellevue Wolverines (11-5-2). “We were so hungry to go to state this year. The fact it was going to be either us or them, we...

Bellevue, WA · 1d

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Widespread showers, wind heading to western WA by late Saturday

Saturday gets off to a dry start, but is expected to end with widespread showers and wind. FOX 13 Seattle meteorologist Ilona Mccauley has the latest.

Seattle, WA · 19h

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Influencer retracts fraud allegations against Seattle grocery

SEATTLE — Nick Shirley, the conservative social media influencer who has been feted at the White House, has retracted viral videos he posted last month in which he accused Lam’s Seafood Asian Market, a small Seattle grocery store, of committing food stamp fraud. Shirley’s videos have been viewed...

Seattle, WA · 1d

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Aussie-Style Fish and Chips Spot Salty Blue Set to Land in Fremont in 2027

Fremont diners craving a fillet of New Zealand hoki or Australian barramundi may not have to wait too much longer. Salty Blue Fish & Chips, a Renton-based seafood restaurant with an Australian bent, is planning to open a second location at 709 N 35th St., the former home of CrackleMi.

Renton, WA · 1d

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WA police accuse 3 of swapping prenatal vitamins for abortion pills

Three people are in custody after an Arizona man allegedly drugged a pregnant woman and laced her prenatal vitamins with abortion medication without her consent. The victim suffered severe medical complications requiring prolonged treatment, while two Bellingham accomplices helped obtain the drugs or tried to extort money over the plot.

Bellingham, WA · 17h

Vice

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Pearl Jam Guitarist Mike McCready Unveils Title Track of Lost Rock Opera and Novel About the Seattle Grunge Scene

As Pearl Jam continues auditions for a new drummer, guitarist Mike McCready has finished a side project he started a long time ago. On November 13, 2026, he released “Farewell To Seasons”, the title track for his “lost” rock opera. For roughly 20 years, McCready has been developing the project. It centers around McCready’s own experiences in the iconic Seattle grunge of the late 80s and early 90s. Specifically, McCready focused on deceased friends from the scene, in a way to honor them decades later.

Seattle, WA · 1d

KIRO 7 Seattle

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Seattle residents express concerns over CCTV rollout

After Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson reversed a campaign position and moved forward with expanding and activating CCTV cameras in three neighborhoods, City Council is considering legislation that would restrict the rollout.

Seattle, WA · 20h

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2027 Emerald Downs Live Racing Dates

AUBURN, WA (Nov. 13) – Emerald Downs has announced its 52-day live racing season for 2027, beginning Saturday, May 1 and continuing through Sunday, September 19. This is an increase from 47 days in 2026. Post times are 2 pm Saturday and Sunday, 5:30 pm Friday, and 4 pm...

Auburn, WA · 1d

PNW is for Adventure

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Sol Duc’s leaping salmon usually wrap up by early November, but chum in Seattle and coho in Marin are just getting going

The famous Olympic salmon leap is usually over by now. Here's where to see spawning salmon in Washington, Oregon and California this month. The post Sol Duc’s leaping salmon usually wrap up by early November, but chum in Seattle and coho in Marin are just getting going appeared first on PNW is for Adventure .

Seattle, WA · 1d

Washington Huskies On SI

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No Sleep-Walking for UW in Another Tough Road Win

The Huskies prevail at Michigan State in final two-plus minutes.

Seattle, WA · 10h

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Bolts Of Fabric Stretch Aisle After Aisle Inside Pacific Fabrics In Seattle, Washington

A fabric store sits on the upper floor of an old steel processing building, and it’s packed with silk, wool, linen, and minky. Yes, you climb the stairs above an industrial warehouse to reach it. The outside doesn’t look like much at all. Inside, though, bolts are sorted by...

Seattle, WA · 2d