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Election Day in WA: Polls hours from closing

Washington · 3d

KXLYcom 4 News Now

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Washington ballots due by 8:00 P.M. on November 3rd

King County, WA · 4d

westsideseattle.com

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Giant floating crane departs West Seattle waterfront for regional marine projects

A towering presence that defined the West Seattle shoreline along Elliott Bay has pulled up its moorings and headed back to work. The Pacific Titan, recognized as the largest floating shear-leg crane stationed on the U.S. West Coast, has departed its anchorage just off Harbor Avenue SW. For months, the colossal vessel sat moored in the Pier 1 area between Jack Block Park and Salty’s on Alki, drawing stares and camera clicks from waterfront walkers, commuters, and nearby residents.

Seattle, WA · 6d
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Crosscut

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Procrastinators, there’s still time to register and vote in WA

Election Day is upon us. Haven’t registered yet? No worries, you’ve still got time. In Washington, you can actually walk in, register, and vote the same day, right up until 8 p.m. on Election Day. Even before election day, machines have been scanning ballots for days at King...

King County, WA · 5d
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Greater Seattle: Bad Budget Amendment, Risky Election Strategy

The people you’d expect to throw a fit—older, white, property owners—threw a fit when the city stopped funding the 13 neighborhood district councils back in 2016. According to the city’s own research, the neighborhood councils, which were born during the comp plan overhaul that locked single-family zoning into place in the mid-1990s for the next two-and-a-half decades, were predominately made up of homeowners. Shocker.

Seattle, WA · 4d

MyNorthwest.com

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Ahead of midterm election King County stands ready to battle federal government in court

On the eve of Election Day, King County Prosecuting Attorney Leesa Manion says the county is watching for federal interference in the election and is ready to go to court if needed. Manion’s office released a summary of the lawsuits the county has backed to protect vote-by-mail, voters’ private information,...

King County, WA · 5d

westseattleblog.com

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FOLLOWUP: West Seattle (Admiral) Library reopening delayed

(August photo by Clay Eals) Thanks for the tip. When the Admiral branch of the Seattle Public Library – officially the West Seattle Library – closed back in August for long-anticipated air-conditioning installation, the projected reopening timeframe was this month. Now, SPL says the branch will reopen before “by early January.” Same goes for the Fremont branch, and SPL explains:

Seattle, WA · 5d

MyNorthwest.com

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King County graffiti defendant ordered to pay thousands in restitution

A defendant convicted of graffiti-related property damage and a firearms offense is in jail and has been ordered to pay $12,607 in restitution, according to Casey McNerthney of the King County Prosecutor’s Office. Speaking on “Seattle’s Morning News,” McNerthney said the defendant was convicted of first- and second-degree malicious...

King County, WA · 4d

KOMO News

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Seattle Mayor Wilson vetoes RV permit bill due to 'efficacy concerns,' signs 4 others

SEATTLE — Mayor Katie Wilson vetoed a Seattle City Council bill that would create a permit program for people living in recreational vehicles, saying the proposal could be difficult and costly to administer and might increase homelessness. Wilson signed four other bills in a five-bill package addressing people living...

Seattle, WA · 4d

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I-5 lanes reopen in Seattle after 10 months of Ship Canal Bridge construction

Northbound I-5 lanes through Seattle's Ship Canal Bridge reopened Sunday night ahead of schedule, wrapping up the latest phase of Revive I-5 construction for the year. Local residents caught off guard by weekend ramp closures and detours expressed relief at the reopening while navigating final hurdles on their commutes. WSDOT...

Seattle, WA · 5d

The Stranger

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Seattle Wants to Help RV Residents by Banning Their Homes

Seattle’s City Council just voted to spend $5 million helping people who live in vehicles—while ultimately banning RVs overnight from the city and making it harder for people to keep these homes. On October 20, Councilmember Dan Strauss’s Vehicle Resident Assistance Program (VRAP) passed as a legislative package. VRAP now moves to Mayor Katie Wilson to accept, veto, or ignore.

Seattle, WA · 8d

Country Herald

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Washington Weather Winter 2026/27: Freezing Temps Put Home Pipes at Risk in Seattle

Washington homeowners are being encouraged to protect exposed plumbing, outdoor faucets and other vulnerable areas before colder winter temperatures become more persistent.

Seattle, WA · 5d

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Lake Forest Park Parks Board to Consider 2027 Work Plan, Community Events

The Lake Forest Park Parks and Recreation Advisory Board will discuss its 2027 work plan and next year's community events at its November 3 meeting. The draft work plan outlines several areas of focus, including developing the city's Lakefront property, expanding recreational programming, improving communication about parks and recreation opportunities, and updating the city's park property inventory.

Lake Forest Park, WA · 6d

Washington State Standard

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In a tight battle for a WA legislative seat, a PAC tries influencers to reach voters

Tiffany knows fashion. Lita opines on the outdoors. Their online content creations draw thousands of views from those seeking their advice and recommendations. Recently Tiffany and Lita veered into politics, posting Instagram videos urging their followers to back the re-election of Democratic state Rep. Amy Walen of Kirkland over Jessica Forsythe, a Democratic challenger. Neither […]

Washington · 7d

KUOW Public Radio

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Seattle and Tacoma want higher sales taxes to expand bus service. Will voters go for it?

Seattle and Tacoma, two cities with sales taxes that are already higher than almost any other cities in the nation, are both considering expanding bus service with more sales taxes in Tuesday’s election.

Seattle, WA · 8d

publicola.com

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$18.7 Million for Office Space. Cuts for Public Health. King County Has It Backward.

As a nurse, I workat a hospital for long hours on weekdays and weekends. I wake up early and spend 12 hours at Harborview, the regional public trauma center for Washington, Alaska, Idaho, and Montana. It’s the area’s safety-net hospital, where we take everyone who comes through the door regardless of their ability to pay.

King County, WA · 8d

ncw.news

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Glass recycling resumes at Leavenworth Recycling Center

LEAVENWORTH — Glass recycling has resumed at the Leavenworth Recycling Center after pausing amid management changes. Management of the Leavenworth Recycling Center recently transitioned to the nonprofit organization Sustainable NCW after the City of Leavenworth’s contract with Waste Loop ended in September. The change resulted from Waste Loop’s...

Leavenworth, WA · 7d