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The One Small Town In Washington That’s Packed With More Historic Buildings Than Any Other

There are towns that have history, and then there’s Port Townsend, which basically IS history, just with better coffee and a view of the mountains. Located at the northeastern tip of the Olympic Peninsula, this small Victorian seaport has accumulated one of the most extraordinary collections of historic architecture in the entire American West, and the fact that more people aren’t talking about it constantly is genuinely baffling.

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Remembering Elaine Somers, an environmental leader and First Lady of Snohomish County

Elaine Somers, of Monroe who served as Snohomish County’s first lady since 2016, died Oct. 25 at age 73. Somers was a career environmental professional whose work at the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s Pacific Northwest Region 10 shaped how infrastructure projects account for wildlife and habitat. She joined the agency in 1983 after earning a bachelor’s degree in botany and a master’s in forest resources management from the University of Washington, with a focus on natural ecosystems, wildlife and conservation biology. Over more than three decades she reviewed major projects under the National Environmental Policy Act, pushed for earlier integration of environmental factors into transportation planning, and served as the region’s beneficial landscaping coordinator, advocating practices that protect habitats, wildlife and water resources.

Snohomish County, WA · 2d
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Mount Vernon, WA businesses take a hit after Division Street Bridge closure

MOUNT VERNON, Wash. - A full closure of the State Route 536 Division Street Bridge over the Skagit River has cut off vehicle traffic and triggered sharp drops in foot traffic for small businesses in Mount Vernon. The Washington State Department of Transportation closed the span in both directions Nov....

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These are the Whatcom County restaurants that opened or closed in October

Looking for a new restaurant to try out? Whatcom County gained three new eateries in October, and one closed permanently. Openings Café Hazeltree Emmaquatics Aquarium & Lounge partnered with Café Hazeltree to open a new “Late Nite Aquarium Café” on Oct. 3. Café Hazeltree and Emmaquatics are located in the same space but will have different operating hours, according to a Sept. 15 Facebook post . Café Hazeltree will be open from 2 p.m. to midnight Wednesday through Sunday, and Emmaquatics will be open from 2 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, and 12:30 to 7 p.m. Saturday. “While the coffee bar will be closed on M/T, when Emma’s there the space is still open to guests as a lounge. Similarly, the aquariums will still be free and open for viewing even outside of Emmaquatics operating hours,” the Facebook post states. Café Hazeltree and Emmaquatics are at 1135 Railroad Ave. in downtown Bellingham, the previous location of Woods Coffee. Chewzy Cookies Chewzy Cookies , a Blaine-based cookie bakery, opened a location in Bellingham on Oct. 3. The bakery specializes in over 12 varieties of cookies, dirty sodas, coffee and Lotus beverages. “Our cookies are mixed in-house using 100% butter

Whatcom County, WA · 9h

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Seven Washington Small-Town Spots Where Locals Still Grab Pie After Church

Sunday mornings in small-town Washington often end the same way, with a slice of pie and a cup of coffee. The habit is simple, but it keeps main streets busy and old bakeries humming along. This list covers seven real spots, from island pie shops to mountain roadside cafes, that...

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Snohomish County Council Adopts $3.37 Billion Biennial County Budget With Taxes Increases

In a three-to-two vote, the Snohomish County Council passed the county’s $3.37 billion operating budget for the upcoming 2027 and 2028 fiscal years. The biennial budget process allows County departments to be strategic with project planning while making minor changes halfway through the biennium based on revenue/expenditure changes. The 2027/2028 budget marks the conclusion of months of analysis and discussion by the County Council, who proposed more than 25 amendments to the County Executive’s proposed budget.

Snohomish County, WA · 18h

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Port of Everett green-lights $20 million in improvements for 2027

EVERETT — The Port of Everett will pour $20 million into improvement projects in 2027 aimed at modernizing the commercial activity on the waterfront and greening the supply chain to support 35 individual projects and seven larger umbrella projects. The projects were part of the Port of Everett Commissioners approving a $72.5 million 2027 budget.

Everett, WA · 2d

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Loggers Cafe Planned for Ferry Street in Sedro-Woolley

Loggers Cafe is planned for 208 Ferry Street in Sedro-Woolley, according to a Washington State Liquor and Cannabis Board filing. The address previously housed Magnolia Grill. The application names Erick Orozco, Kathy Kim, and Rene Rodrigo Rodriguez as applicants. It seeks a license for spirits, beer, and wine service at a restaurant with a lounge.

Sedro-Woolley, WA · 9h

Bellingham Herald

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Coming soon to Bellingham: WSDOT night work, lane closures to replace I-5 pavement

Expect work on Interstate 5 through Bellingham over several nights next year, as the Washington State Department of Transportation replaces entire concrete panels on the roadway. Working at night is safer for crews and creates fewer traffic problems, especially for a project of this scope, WSDOT officials said. Bellingham City Council members unanimously approved a waiver of overnight noise limits on Monday for the project, which is planned for 22 non-consecutive nights between March and December 2027. Work is planned at 10 locations on a two-mile stretch of freeway between Lakeway and Sunset drives. Mike Wilson, assistant director of the Public Works Department and head of its Engineering Division, told a City Council committee that the work is part of a program that stretches from Bellevue to the U.S.-Canada border. “There may be some closures on the interstate that could cause impacts to (city streets). We’ll know more about that as the project gets closer, but that is likely to be a part of the traffic-control plans,” Wilson said. Work locations include both sides of the freeway at Lakeway Drive, Meador Avenue, Alabama Street and East Sunset Drive. WSDOT air quality and acoustics specialist Ben Bloom told Bellingham officials that

Bellingham, WA · 2d

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Contractor guarantees max price on proposed Everett sports stadium

EVERETT — Financial hardball has emerged in the city’s effort to build a proposed outdoor sports and concert stadium as Mayor Cassie Franklin announced a maximum price has been negotiated with the potential contractor for the new venue expected to keep the Aqua Sox baseball team in town.

Everett, WA · 5h

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Coastal flood advisory issued for Whatcom County

WHATCOM COUNTY, WA (MyBellinghamNow.com) – The ongoing storm systems impacting the Puget Sound region are escalating. The National Weather Service issued a coastal flood advisory for San Juan County and the lowlands of western Whatcom County effective from 5 a.m. to 11 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 11. This coincides with...

Whatcom County, WA · 1d

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Dead birds in Snohomish County test positive for bird flu; officials say low public risk

MONROE, Wash. — Dead birds found at Lake Tye Park in Monroe have preliminarily tested positive for Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza, also known as bird flu, the Snohomish County Health Department said. Health officials said the virus circulates naturally among birds and can cause severe illness and high death...

Snohomish County, WA · 2d

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Whatcom County Seeks Input in CAO Update

WHATCOM COUNTY SEEKS INPUT IN UPDATE TO CRITICAL AREAS ORDINANCE. Whatcom County Planning and Development Services invites the community to participate in the 2026 update to the County’s Critical Areas Ordinance (CAO). The Critical Areas Ordinance (CAO), codified in Whatcom County Code Chapter 16.16, establishes land-use and development standards...

Whatcom County, WA · 2d

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Skagit County election results show tight races as ballots are tabulated

SKAGIT COUNTY, WA (MyBellinghamNow.com) – Thousands of ballots are still being counted in Skagit County following last week’s elections. The Washington Secretary of State’s website says as of Monday, Nov. 9, there are roughly 13,000 ballots that still need to be added to the official total. Both...

Skagit County, WA · 2d

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Veteran’s Day through the legacy of Naval Station Everett destroyers

EVERETT — As we commemorate Veteran’s Day and show our indebted gratitude to the women and men who have selflessly put their lives on the line to protect and defend freedom both in the United States and around the world, the stories of the seven naval destroyers and Coast Guard buoy tender homeported at Naval Station Everett, provide valuable lessons of history and valor for civilians.

Everett, WA · 19h

Bellingham Herald

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Bellingham home-rental prices on the rise in November; Washington holds steady

The Bellingham Herald’s most recent rental price survey shows the city’s average home rental prices have increased compared to last month’s survey, while the state average remains steady. Bellingham The average price for a Bellingham rental unit — including all bedrooms and all property types — was $2,061 on Nov. 1, according to data from Zillow . That’s an increase of $86 compared to October’s average price, but a decrease of $39 compared to November 2025. “The price range for all bedrooms and all property types is $680 to $10,443,” according to Zillow’s November data. Bellingham’s average rental price in November is 3% higher than the national average, up from 0.25% in October, according to Zillow. Whatcom County Zillow rent price data can also be compared by city. Compared to last month, seven cities experienced a drop in average rent while only one increased. Here are Whatcom County’s average rent prices on Nov. 1, compared to The Herald’s October survey: ​Deming: Decreased to $900 Sumas: Stayed the same at $1,600 Lynden: Decreased to $1,795 Everson: Increased to $1,650 Bellingham: Increased to $2,061 Ferndale: Increased to $2,250 Point Roberts: Decreased to $1,975 Blaine: Decreased to $2,400 Washington Zillow also tracks and

Bellingham, WA · 2d

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WA dialysis treatment companies face monopoly lawsuit

WHATCOM COUNTY, WA (MyBellinghamNow.com) – The two largest dialysis treatment companies in Washington are facing a lawsuit. According to the Washington Attorney General’s Office, the suit was filed in connection to the companies imposing noncompete agreements on their respective medical directors. DaVita Inc. and its largest competitor, Fresenius...

Whatcom County, WA · 1d

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Washington State Turkey Trots 2026

Across the state, communities are kicking off the holiday with turkey trots that combine outdoor adventure, festive costumes, and charitable giving. The post Washington State Turkey Trots 2026 appeared first on Fabulous Washington .

Washington · 12h

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Veterans Day events scheduled in several locations locally

WHATCOM COUNTY, WA (MyBellinghamNow.com) – Veterans Day is Wednesday, Nov. 11 and there’s plenty going on around Whatcom County to help honor those who served. American Legion Post 7 is hosting a Veterans Day ceremony at their building on W Bakerview Road in Bellingham. It opens with music at 10:30 a.m. and the ceremony begins at 11.

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