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This Seattle, Washington Restaurant Has Served A Vegetarian Thanksgiving For 35 Years

An old laundromat in Washington became the home of a holiday dinner with zero turkey on the menu. That dinner has now reached its 35th year. A meat-free Thanksgiving sounds like a quirky experiment, but experiments rarely last three and a half decades. This one did, and the kitchen behind...

Seattle, WA · 2d
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Tacoma News Tribune

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Lanes closures snarl traffic on southbound I-5 in Tacoma

Update: Traffic has been cleared, WSDOT posted at 1:41 p.m. Original post: Traffic is backed up on southbound Interstate 5 in Tacoma because of police activity. The Washington State Department of Transportation first posted about the delays on X at 1:06 p.m., saying the two right lanes at milepost 131, near South 38th Street, were blocked. At 1:11 p.m., they sent an update, saying three right lanes are blocked. The News Tribune has reached out to the Tacoma Police Department and Pierce County Sheriff’s Office to learn more. This is a developing story. Check back for updates.

Tacoma, WA · 2d

Tacoma News Tribune

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New Pierce County boutique with a beachy, vintage style opens soon

The Big Dark may be upon us, but it’s summer somewhere. At Kspek , Gig Harbor’s newest boutique in the downtown business district with a target opening date of Nov. 28, bold patterns, sun-faded fabrics and the slightly fuzzy, cottony texture of beach towels feature brightly in sweatshirts, jackets and bags. Led by Kathleen Vanderspek, a fashion designer who formerly worked for brands like Tommy Bahama and Buki , a Seattle-based brand specializing in travel luxury wear, the new studio at 7706 Pioneer Way will be Vanderspek’s first brick-and-mortar shop. She previously sold her products online and via Harbornest , another downtown boutique that will continue carrying her products. “I love the nostalgia of a vintage beach towel, and that’s really what drew me to working with them,” said Vanderspek in an interview Tuesday, adding that she grew up on Lake Michigan and spent a lot of time at the pool and going to the beach, taking her beach towel everywhere. Most of the towels she upcycles into sweatshirts and bags are from the ‘80s and ‘90s, she said, which she’s found to hold up over time and that feature playful geometric patterns, fun colors and landscape designs. After leaving

Gig Harbor, WA · 1d

Tacoma News Tribune

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Pierce County city wants a new tax on warehouses. Will more cities follow?

Warehouses are set to become a source of new tax revenue for the city of Fife under an ordinance that’s been in the works for more than a year. What’s left is figuring out the exact details of what the tax structure will look like. Following a lengthy discussion and debate among Fife council members at the regular Nov. 10 meeting, the council voted to approve an initial version of the measure on first reading, but made clear that language would be adjusted for the second, final reading, which could be as soon as two weeks. Fife, along with other Pierce County metros, has seen its share of warehouse development with its proximity to the Port of Tacoma and Interstate 5. According to Fife’s website: “Businesses operating large warehouse and logistics facilities generate significant road usage and infrastructure wear, while contributing less through retail sales tax than other business types. This tax is designed to create a closer link between infrastructure demand and funding.” The council on Tuesday appeared to be moving toward restricting the revenue to the cost of administering the tax in the first year, return funds to the transportation benefit district that came out of the fund

Pierce County, WA · 1d

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Kspek Plans Nov. 28 Studio Opening in Downtown Gig Harbor

Kathleen van der Spek plans to open Kspek on Nov. 28 in Gig Harbor's downtown business district. It will be her first brick-and-mortar shop, The News Tribune reports, for a beachy, vintage line of sweatshirts, jackets and bags made from vintage beach towels. Gig Harbor Now describes Kspek as her new retail and design studio, puts the opening on Small Business Saturday, and says the Sunset Chaser sweatshirt has sold more than 3,000 at $165.

Gig Harbor, WA · 1d

KIRO 7 Seattle

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SR 167 Expressway to start tolling in December

The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) makes it official — the State Route 167 Expressway in Fife will start asking for toll payments on Dec. 14 at 5 a.m.

Fife, WA · 2d

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As comfortable as a day at the beach — and stylish, too

If Gig Harbor and living by the water were a vibe, how would you wear it?. If an old beach towel from your childhood doesn’t come to mind, Kathleen van der Spek’s casually cool sweatshirts — made from repurposed vintage beach towels — may change how you think about those linens gathering dust in your closet.

Gig Harbor, WA · 2d

USA TODAY

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America keeps funding homelessness instead of ending it | Opinion

Imagine calling the fire department as your home burns, only to discover the firefighters have been pouring gasoline on the flames. Worse, they demand ever-larger budgets, congratulate themselves for responding to more fires and insist that questioning their effectiveness threatens public safety. Welcome to America's "Homeless Industrial Complex." Recent revelations from Seattle and New York show just how disturbing it has become. In Seattle, an independent financial review uncovered a staggering $16.7 million shortfall at the King County Regional Homelessness Authority, following years of financial mismanagement. The agency spent money it never earned, accumulated debt and incurred millions in interest expenses. Meanwhile, its CEO and her deputy earn more than $600,000 combined annually . Now Seattle and King County taxpayers are being asked to foot the bill . Across the country, an Oct. 31 New York Post investigation revealed that state Attorney General Letitia James' office has taken no enforcement action against three major homeless shelter operators despite serious findings against them by government watchdogs. Meanwhile, executives, lobbyists and associates connected to those operators contributed more than $56,000 to her political campaigns. Among the reported findings: One operator overbilled taxpayers more than $566,000; another faced scrutiny over insider transactions and

Seattle, WA · 1d

Seattle ON Tap

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San Jose's Sea Lions Have a Name, But the Seattle Torrent Are About To Give Them a Rude Welcome

Detroit Lions logo on gradient background - Created by the Sports On Tap desk | Source : Sports On Tap (team logos property of their respective owners) San Jose’s brand new Professional Women’s Hockey League team officially has a name, the Sea Lions, and you better believe our Seattle Torrent are already eyeing them up. […]

Seattle, WA · 2d

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2026 Christmas Ships and bonfires at Seattle Parks

The Argosy Christmas Ship Festival is returning November 27! The Christmas Ships are an exciting annual tradition as they sail across Seattle waters! A parade of brightly lit boats will cruise from Puget Sound to Lake Union and out to Lake Washington, stopping at pre-planned locations; the lead ship hosts an onboard chorus singing Christmas carols for neighbors and the community to watch from shore. 

Seattle, WA · 2d

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Will the Krull’s turkeys get a pardon this year? Normandy Park food drive will take your vote through Nov. 26

The Krull family’s ninth annual “Dinner or Pardon” food drive is underway in Normandy Park, where neighbors can donate nonperishable food for Transform Burien and cast a vote on whether the family’s turkeys should be spared or served for dinner. The drive runs through Thanksgiving Day,...

Normandy Park, WA · 1d

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Port Orchard retirement home honors veterans with handmade quilts

At 94 years old, Carl Klingbeil has had plenty of time to reflect on his years of military service. For four years, he served in the U.S. Navy during the Korean War, spending a year and a half aboard a destroyer escort in the Pacific. Serving in the military was...

Port Orchard, WA · 1d

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7 dishes from the year of Seattle's 1962 World's Fair, from alder-smoked salmon to glazed char siu

The Century 21 Exposition opened April 21, 1962, on a 74-acre site in Seattle, and the Space Needle had gone up from groundbreaking to finished tower in about a year so it would be ready for opening day. Nearly ten million visitors came through before the gates closed on October 21. The food that got the most attention was the Belgian waffle, which Walter Cleyman served with strawberries and whipped cream at two stands, selling more than half a million of them over six months.

Seattle, WA · 1d

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Western Washington experiences record warm temperatures

If you thought it felt unseasonably warm Wednesday, you weren't wrong. Bellingham, Olympia and Seattle broke previous record high temperatures by early afternoon. The temperature in Bellingham reached 68 degrees by 1 p.m. The previous record of 67 degrees was set back in 1977. The temperature at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport...

Bellingham, WA · 1d

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Kent Mayor discusses trip to India paid by Indian university

Kent Mayor Dana Ralph and two other city officials recently traveled to India to learn more about Indian culture and economic development opportunities. In October, Ralph, City Councilmember Toni Troutner and Kent Economic and Community Development Director Kurt Hanson joined a 16-member delegation of Washington state mayors and council members on a trip to India. The delegation included State Sen. Tina Orwall, D-Des Moines, and local mayors and a few city council members from Issaquah, Tukwila, SeaTac, Mukilteo, University Place and DuPont, according to the Consulate General of India, Seattle.

Kent, WA · 19h

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Kitsap Transit Foot Ferry Stuck in Limbo as Dead Battery Has No Fix in Sight

The Annapolis-Bremerton foot ferry has been suspended indefinitely, and Kitsap Transit says it simply doesn't have enough working vessels to run the route. The disruption started on Oct. 22, when the M/V Waterman was pulled from service over mechanical issues, and the agency now says the damage runs deeper than a routine repair.

Bremerton, WA · 2d

Country Herald

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Washington Thanksgiving Travel Weather: Seattle Storms Nov. 18–24?

Seattle, WA – Thanksgiving travelers across Washington could face an increasingly unsettled weather pattern as precipitation chances rise heading into November 18–24, raising concerns about heavy rain, mountain snow, freezing rain and potentially icy highways during the busy holiday travel period.

Seattle, WA · 2d

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Microsoft reports partial recovery in Microsoft 365 outage

Microsoft reported a partial recovery from a nationwide outage affecting Microsoft 365 services, though disruptions continue. Impacted services could include Exchange Online, Microsoft Teams, SharePoint Online, Microsoft Copilot 365, Microsoft Defender XDR, Microsoft Purview, and Power BI, according to Microsoft’s website. Outlook also appears to be down. Microsoft said...

Tacoma, WA · 22h

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Washington Welcomes Two Recruits in Class of 2027

SEATTLE - Washington women's basketball welcomed two four-star guards to the 2027-28 roster on National Signing Day Wednesday. Jessie Moses (IMG Academy) and Ze'Ni Patterson (Archbishop Mitty High School), both ESPN Top 100 recruits, continue the Huskies' run of bringing top talent to Montlake. Jessie Moses | 5-9 CG |...

Seattle, WA · 2d