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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 · 22h
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Kitsap Sun

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Bremerton Krampus founder says 'a lot of factors' led to cancellation

One of the largest events in downtown Bremerton during 2025 isn't coming back. Krampusnacht Bremerton, a winter event that started in Bremerton five years ago with a group of friends walking the streets of downtown in costume and grew to thousands of people flooding Pacific Avenue last December , is done. That's according to a social media post shared on Nov. 9 by the account that has shared all Krampus-related events in the past, and then confirmed by the event's founder. Eric Morley, who founded Bremerton Krampus and brought a worldwide conference on the horned mythological character to Kitsap, told the Kitsap Sun there were "a lot of factors to it, and it's just better to move on." "One (factor) was my own response to concerns about hateful views within the Krampus community," Morley wrote in a statement to the Kitsap Sun that acknowledged some personal controversies recently arose within the groups that participate in these types of events. "I took action, but I didn’t act quickly enough, and I understand why that delay cost the trust of people who have supported this festival. I own that. I condemn hatred, bigotry, and white supremacy without reservation. Krampusnacht was always meant

Bremerton, WA · 2d

Tacoma Daily Index

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City of Gig Harbor-SUMMARY OF ORDINANCE 1570

On November 9, 2026, the City Council of the City of Gig Harbor passed Ordinance 1570, which is summarized by its title as follows: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF GIG HARBOR, WASHINGTON: AMENDING GIG HARBOR MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 11.04.020 RELATING TO DOCKS AND PIERS AND ADDING SECTION 11.04.060 RELATING TO THE COMMERCIAL FISHING HOMEPORT; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. The full text of this ordinance will be mailed upon request, or you can access the full version at www.gigharborwa.gov. IDX1038979.

Gig Harbor, WA · 13h

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 · 1d

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Seattle mayor backs effort to block girls' sports initiative that passed in 36 of Washington's 39 counties

Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson backs the Seattle School Board's legal action against Initiative 638, the transgender sports measure voters passed by 13 points.

Seattle, WA · 10h

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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 · 1d

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'Operation Homefront' helps hundreds of Bremerton-area families

As food costs continue to stretch family budgets heading into the holidays, Operation Homefront is helping hundreds of Bremerton-area military families put a traditional holiday meal on the table.

Bremerton, WA · 1d

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

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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....

Mt Vernon, WA · 2d

MyNorthwest.com

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‘We’re getting worse results than ever’: McKenna backs Ferguson’s criticism of Reykdal as WA school districts prepare to sue

Three major Washington school districts are preparing to sue the state over education funding, prompting former Attorney General Rob McKenna to ask why increased spending hasn’t resolved either district budget problems or concerns about student performance. Speaking with host Charlie Harger on “Seattle’s Morning News” on KIRO Newsradio, McKenna...

Washington · 23h

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Seattle's King County courthouse security measures under review

The King County Council's Government Accountability and Oversight Committee met Tuesday to review ongoing safety concerns, persistent violence, and security protocols surrounding the downtown courthouse. County officials reported that prospective jurors and employees feel unsafe traveling from nearby transit stations to the building, while judges face growing threats from online...

Seattle, WA · 2d

FOX 13 Seattle

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WA Democrats expanding influence, voting power

Washington · 22h

Kitsap Sun

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More apartments planned for Port Orchard's Bethel Road corridor

PORT ORCHARD — A new apartment complex that could bring 68 new units to South Kitsap is planned near the intersection of Bethel and Sedgwick Road, an area close to multiple proposed development projects. The Chloe Court Apartment project, located on an undeveloped land along the east side of Bethel Road at the northeast corner of SE Ives Mill Road and Bethel Road, is being planned for five four-plex units and two 12-unit apartment buildings, documents submitted to Kitsap County show. The project will bring a total of 68 apartments, according to the documents. Several development projects along Bethel Road are also under the permitting process. A Home Depot store is proposed to be built at the northeast side of of Bethel and Salmonberry Road. Phase 2 of the Blueberry Apartments (102 units) is planned at the west side of Bethel Road between Salmonberry and Sedgwick Road, at 4310 Bethel Road SE, according to City of Port Orchard. Also, the land use of the Hidden Hills Apartments (117 units) project has been approved. It's located at 1932 SE Salmonberry Road, according to the city. This article originally appeared on Kitsap Sun: More apartments planned for Port Orchard's Bethel Road corridor

Port Orchard, WA · 3d

Tacoma News Tribune

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When will Western Washington see its first frost this fall? What forecasters say

It’s getting colder in Washington state. As temperatures drop, you could start seeing small ice crystals forming on leaves, grass and roads. When can Western Washington residents expect to see frost covering the ground this fall? How long will frosty temperatures last, and how can you protect your plants and plumbing from the chill? Here’s what the experts say: When will we see the first frost in Washington state? When you can expect to see frost in 2026 depends on where you live in Washington state , according to the Old Farmer’s Almanac . The almanac looked at likely dates for the first and last frosts of the season , based on its long-range weather forecasts as well as historical frost averages. In much of Western Washington, frost timing should be “close to the historical average ,” the almanac said, while the last spring frost is expected roughly a week or two later than usual in Central and Eastern Washington. Even “modest” shifts in frost timing can “make a meaningful difference when you’re deciding when to sow early crops, set out seedlings or keep frost protection handy,” the Old Farmer’s Almanac said. The almanac predicted Bellingham would see its first

Washington · 1d

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Inside Auburn’s ‘Kitty City,’ a push to stop the next kitten boom

The city of Auburn and Auburn Valley Humane Society are teaming up to spay or neuter about 50 stray cats Friday in a new effort to curb a growing cat population and ease pressure on the shelter. The city will pay for the pilot program, while the humane society will...

Auburn, WA · 20h

KOMO News

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Neighbors seek new approach to repeat homeless camps in Seattle's North Rainier area

SEATTLE — Stretching barbed wire across the home she's lived in for decades was a last resort for Mary Jackson. “I can no longer stay here due to fact of the homeless just taking over,” Jackson said. Homeless camps line 24th Avenue S below Jackson's North Rainier residence,...

Seattle, WA · 1d

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City may bring back love locks, but in a safer place

The beloved love locks no longer grace the bridge over Donkey Creek for safety reasons. But they may not be gone for good. The city of Gig Harbor plans to put a special love locks installation in Donkey Creek Park. The city removed the locks on the bridge this year,...

Gig Harbor, WA · 2d

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From the archives: Photos reveal the destruction of the Tacoma Narrows Bridge

The Tacoma Narrows Bridge collapsed on Nov. 7, 1940, just four months after its grand opening in July. The incident remains described as "the most dramatic failure in bridge engineering history," said the Washington State Archives. They say during the violent collapse, the main suspension cables were tossed 100 feet...

Tacoma, WA · 3d