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Abbarno invites students to apply for the 2027 House Page Program

Washington state Rep. Peter Abbarno, R-Chehalis, is encouraging students throughout the 20th Legislative District to apply for the 2027 Washington State House of Representatives Page Program. ...

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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 · 3d

shorelineareanews.com

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Pedestrian bridge will be installed on schedule

The contractor has identified an issue with one of the bridge arches, which has delayed placement of the bridge. They are currently working with the manufacturer to determine and implement a solution. According to the City of Shoreline,. While this issue has delayed the placement of the bridge, we do...

Shoreline, WA · 2d
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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 · 2d
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hoodline.com

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Jimi Hendrix Becomes First Musician Picked for Washington's U.S. Mint Coin

Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson has chosen Jimi Hendrix as the state's submission to the U.S. Mint's American Innovation $1 Coin Program, with the coin scheduled for release in 2029. The Seattle-born guitarist beat out four other finalists picked by a state advisory committee, marking what coverage describes as the first time a musician has been selected for the nationwide coin series.

Washington · 2d

KUOW Public Radio

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Kirkland takes step to raise minimum wage

The City of Kirkland is considering raising its minimum wage beyond the state’s current minimum rate of $17.13 an hour.

Kirkland, 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 · 2d

fox13seattle.com

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WA traffic: Closures to cause delays in King, Snohomish counties

SEATTLE - Road closures are going into effect throughout the state this weekend as crews work to repair various infrastructure, which will almost certainly cause traffic impacts. Keep reading to see where these closures will take place and when they are expected to end. North Creek Bridge closure in Mill...

Snohomish County, WA · 1d

Fox News

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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 · 3d

KIRO 7 Seattle

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Seattle King County Clinic will shut down after years of community care

Seattle King County Clinic announces it will close in April, focusing on patient referrals during its final months.

Seattle, WA · 2d

fox13seattle.com

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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 · 3d

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 · 2d

mindfullyamerican.com

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12 Things Washingtonians Complain About but Would Never Give Up

The sun sets in Seattle at 4:34 p.m. today, and it’ll only get earlier from here. Washingtonians grumble about it every year, even though most have no intentions of moving out of state. Here are the things Washingtonians complain about but would never give up. 1. Rainy Winters. Sea-Tac...

Washington · 1d

hoodline.com

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King County Shrinks Vashon Septic Inspection Zone From 1,300 Parcels to Just 75 Properties

King County has dramatically scaled back a proposal that would have required septic inspections on roughly 1,300 waterfront parcels on Vashon Island, narrowing the plan to about 75 properties clustered along isolated shoreline stretches. County officials say the smaller zone can still satisfy the minimum requirements of state law while sparing hundreds of homeowners from new inspection mandates.

King County, WA · 2d

KOMO News

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Final fish barriers removed along Lake Sammamish, giving salmon access to restored habitat

Which organizations planted native trees along George Davis Creek?. King County has removed the last of 13 barriers blocking fish passage along Lake Sammamish, opening 4,300 feet of upstream habitat on George Davis Creek to kokanee salmon and other native fish. New box culverts beneath the East Lake Sammamish Trail...

King County, WA · 1d

garfieldmessenger.org

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District Considers Closing Schools, Again

Seattle Public Schools is beginning to talk about merging elementary schools for next fall, sparking nerves and concerns from families and staff. On Sunday, Oct. 25, SPS Superintendent Ben Shuldiner laid out the district’s approach in a newsletter to families, writing that, at some schools, students were struggling in their split-grade classes and open-air classrooms.

Seattle, WA · 2d

familyvacationsus.com

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This Washington Library Is So Grand, Kids Swear They Walked Into Hogwarts – And It’s Free

Some kids in Seattle look up from a library table and whisper one word: Hogwarts. They are not reading a fantasy novel, but sitting beneath a soaring ceiling on a real university campus. Stained glass, carved stone, and long wooden tables give this Washington landmark its storybook appearance. The famous...

Seattle, WA · 2d

hoodline.com

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Bellevue Taps MidMountain for $5.1M Eastrail Link to Spring Boulevard

Bellevue has picked a contractor to build a long-awaited pedestrian link stitching the regional Eastrail trail into Northeast Spring Boulevard, with a bid price of $5.1 million attached to the job. MidMountain Contractors, a Bellevue-based firm, landed the general contractor work on the connector, which will bring walls, drainage, lighting and a fresh stretch of paved trail to the corridor.

Bellevue, WA · 2d

westsideseattle.com

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Celebrate the Season: West Seattle Junction announces Hometown Holidays 2026 festival lineup

The West Seattle Junction is preparing to welcome neighbors and visitors for Hometown Holidays 2026, a month-long celebration of festive traditions, independent local shopping, live entertainment, and community spirit. Starting Saturday, November 28, the Junction will come alive with holiday shopping experiences, Santa sightings, roving elves, and opportunities to support small businesses.

Seattle, WA · 2d

The Stranger

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Seattle’s Leaders are Notably Absent from Nationwide Boycott of Starbucks Over Labor Abuses

After years of organizing and prolonged contract negotiations over better working conditions, Starbucks Workers United (SBWU) union members announced a nationwide boycott campaign in late August calling on allies to force the fast food company to the negotiating table. Starbucks workers rallied at 40 college campuses nationwide yesterday, including the...

Seattle, WA · 1d