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Bellingham Herald

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Home prices drop in Bellingham and Whatcom County as mortgage rates increase

Median home sale prices in Whatcom County and Bellingham declined in September. Here’s a breakdown. Whatcom County Whatcom County’s median home sale price across September was $582,000, a 1.2% decrease compared with August and a 1.7% decrease compared with the same month last year, according to Jason Lee, a local broker with Windermere Real Estate in Bellingham. The county’s median sale price in August was $589,000. Whatcom County’s median home sale price reached a peak of $662,000 in July 2024, the highest median price since 2012, according to Redfin Metro Area Data, a residential real estate brokerage that uses home listings to generate metro area data. “Rising mortgage rates were already a headwind for buyers and sellers this summer. Then rates got even worse in early fall when the 30-year fixed interest rate crossed over 7.25% in late September,” Lee told The Herald. Bellingham Bellingham’s median sale price was $683,000 in September, according to Lee. That’s a 1.9% decrease compared with August’s average and a 1.9% increase compared with September 2025, Lee said. In August, Bellingham’s median sale price was $695,000. “Mortgage rates and high inventory have been the two-headed monster so far in 2026 for both buyers and sellers,”

Whatcom County, WA · 3d

mybellinghamnow.com

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BPS expected to hold final vote on school closures Thursday

BELLINGHAM, WA (MyBellinghamNow.com) – The fate of two controversial school closures in Bellingham will likely be decided this week. Bellingham Public Schools’ board of directors is expected to hold a final vote on whether to close Columbia and Carl Cozier elementary schools at their meeting on Thursday, Nov. 12.

Bellingham, WA · 2d
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Islands' Weekly

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No money to replace County’s failing marine facilities

When the float at Waldron Island’s county dock began to sink this summer, the county had to set. up a temporary boat service for a week so residents could get on and off the island. The float was. the only public link to the mainland for Waldron residents. The...

San Juan County, WA · 14h
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theorcasonian.com

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Postponed | County’s replacement of Orcas landing float delayed

The replacement has been delayed until the WSF terminal is fully operational again. Due to the current service disruption at the Orcas Island Washington State Ferry (WSF) terminal, the County is electing to postpone its replacement of the Orcas Landing float and keep the facility open until the situation with WSF is resolved.

San Juan County, WA · 1d
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everettpost.com

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Sno. Co. jail booking fees will be phased in to help cities afford the hike

EVERETT — Budget and tax dominoes are starting to fall in Snohomish County over the cost of running the county jail in Everett. The Snohomish County Council has approved sharp increases in the jail booking fees but will phase-in those cost increases for cities over three years rather than imposing the full price to start 2027 as requested by Sheriff Susanna Johnson.

Snohomish County, 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 · 3d

everettpost.com

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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 · 2d

knkx.org

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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 · 1d

myeverettnews.com

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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 · 2d

myeverettnews.com

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Mayor Franklin Proposes $73 Million Community Investment Plan From Transit Consolidation Funds

The funding comes from $54.5 million in funding negotiated through the interlocal agreement with Community Transit and an estimated $18.5 million in repurposed Everett Transit funds. The $73 million plan goes towards transportation and infrastructure improvements, parks and recreation, transit workforce support, economic development and other community priorities. And, to...

Everett, 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 · 1d

arlnow.com

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Holiday events in Arlington: Tree lightings, markets, a winter festival and more

Mariah Carey has fully thawed and for some, the holiday season is in full swing in Arlington. Local events are already being announced to celebrate the season, including a dog sweater contest, a menorah lighting and a gingerbread house decorating workshop. Here’s a peek at what is coming up in the first weeks of December.

Arlington, WA · 1d

kentreporter.com

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New King County dashboard tracks felony appearances

It is now easier for the public to track first appearances for felony cases. The King County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office has created a new dashboard that displays basic information about an upcoming court case —“public information that otherwise would have to be found by going to court or digging through individual court files,” a press release reads.

King County, WA · 1d

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WA storms force Ocean Shores emergency declaration, threaten urban flooding

SEATTLE - Storms are threatening infrastructure in one of Washington's coastal communities due to high tides and wind-driven waves. Significant erosion and threats to property in Ocean Shores. Residents say the surf took everyone by surprise as winds picked up in Grays Harbor County. In Ocean Shores, resident Susan Conniry...

Ocean Shores, WA · 2d

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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 · 1d

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

everafterinthewoods.com

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Grab A Shopping Cart And Fill It With Antiques For Pocket Change At These 10 Washington Flea Markets

A 1940s Pontiac dealership in Washington now fills its old showroom with antiques instead of shiny new cars. On Saturdays, the whole building opens up for a flea market. That detail hooked me fast. Another market in the state charges nothing to get in on Saturdays and a small fee on Sundays.

Washington · 1d

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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 · 1d

News 12

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Hundreds of affordable apartments open at former site of Hunts Point juvenile detention

Phase 2 has been completed on the housing development "The Peninsula" set to bring 740 affordable housing units to Hunts Point.

Hunts Point, WA · 1d

ncwlife.com

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Burnett concedes District 12 race

District 12 Rep. Brian Burnett conceded his re-election bid on Thursday to Democratic challenger Stacy Willoughby. Burnett trails Willoughby by less than 750 votes. The district comprises all of Chelan County and parts of Snohomish and King counties. Chelan and Snohomish counties have nearly completed counting ballots, but King County, where Willoughby leads with 58% of the votes, still has 15,000 votes left to county, according to the Secretary of State's Office.

Chelan County, WA · 23h