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Nasty Disease Spreading Through Seattle, WA Has Many Praying for Death
There is no good time to be sick, but during the summer nobody wants to be stuck inside, when they can be outside on the water, or hiking some beautiful area. Being out in the wilderness can help you escape being around so many people, but the moment you enter the city, your chances of catching a disease go up. Tourist season raises the risk, as many people from around the country and world travel to Seattle during the summer. Recently, there has been a nasty disease going around Washington, and it has hit Seattle as well. For those who have had it, at times death sounded like a good option.
'Extensive damage' at Kitsap County construction site to cost millions
KITSAP COUNTY - The Kitsap County Sheriff’s Office (KCSO) has launched an investigation following "extensive damage" to a construction site on Newberry Hill Road and Sesame Street NW in Silverdale. According to a KCSO post on X Friday, the damage occurred after an unknown individual or individuals gained access...
Bob Ferguson withdraws from October gubernatorial debate
OLYMPIA, WA (MyBellinghamNow.com) – The candidates for Washington governor will face off in two debates next month but a third forum will not happen as scheduled. The Washington Debate Coalition announced the cancellation of their Oct. 11 event at Central Washington University after Democrat Bob Ferguson declined to take part.
Primary election certified; here are official results for local races
The Washington Secretary of State’s office certified the Aug. 6 primary election on Thursday, Aug. 22, confirming local results that were largely clear on election night. The certification affirms that Democrat Adison Richards of Bremerton and Republican Jesse L. Young of Gig Harbor will face off for House Position 1 in the 26th Legislative District. They seek to replace Rep. Spencer Hutchins, R-Gig Harbor, who did not run for re-election.
Port of Seattle, Sea-Tac Airport experiencing web system outages
SEATTLE - Flights are delayed and canceled at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport on Saturday as the Port of Seattle deals with internet and web systems outages. Transportation authorities urged passengers traveling at the airport on August 24 to check in with their airlines for latest information related to their flights. They say the outages are impacting some systems at the airport.
Labor Day Weekend 2024: Washington fairs, festivals, concerts
SEATTLE - Labor Day weekend is on the horizon. With the holiday officially on September 2, we are tracking events Washington residents and visitors alike can enjoy for the long weekend this year. Labor Day events in western Washington. Evergreen State Fair, September 1-2: All the fair classics will be...
Hazelwood Elementary’s Barbara Bromley named 2024 Washington History Teacher of Year
Hazelwood Elementary teacher Barbara Bromley has been named the 2024 Washington History Teacher of the Year by the Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History. “We’re incredibly proud of Barbara’s achievement and her commitment to educating and inspiring students,” the Edmonds School District said via social media when announcing Bromley’s award.
11 Washington ports awarded state funding for electrification projects
OLYMPIA – A total of $26.5 million recently was awarded to 11 Washington ports to electrify their operations. These projects collectively plan to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions by more than 140,000 metric tons over the next 10 years. This year’s awards are a first, with the Port Electrification...
A Boozy Haunted House Is Coming Back to Seattle for Halloween
Do you like being scared? And a little bit drunk? Well have we got the pop-up for you! House of Spirits: A Haunted Cocktail Soirée an “immersive adult experience” is coming back to Seattle for the 2024 Halloween season. House of Spirits is basically a haunted house...
Public hearing in Lake Forest Park regarding acquisition of forested land adjacent to Five Acre Woods
The City of Lake Forest Park invites the public to provide their comments at the upcoming Special City Council Meeting on August 29, 2024. The primary agenda item for this meeting is the consideration of Resolution 24-1962, which involves approving the Purchase and Sale Agreement for acquiring property located at 19001 40th Place.
Seattle, Tacoma have nation’s highest combined sales tax among major cities
(The Center Square) – Seattle and Tacoma took the top two spots in the Tax Foundation’s latest publication on the highest combined state and local sales tax rates among major U.S. cities. Earlier this week, the Washington, D.C.-based think tank released its “Sales Tax Rates in Major Cities, Midyear 2024” report, which calculates “average combined state and local sales tax rates by state, using zip code-level sales tax and population data.” ...
The Best Bang for Your Buck Events in Seattle This Weekend: Aug 23–25, 2024
You've got a weekend to plan and we've got plenty of cheap and easy suggestions. Fill out your schedule with events from a free Dinosaur Jr., The Black Tones, and Muneca concert to WABA Korea Expo & Festival and from Festival Sundiata presents Black Arts Fest to The Cat & the Canary: Live Score Fundraiser for Scarecrow. For more ideas, check out our guide to the top events of the week.
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