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Competitive field for open U.S. House seat in WA’s 6th District
Two similarly aligned Democrats with different political experiences and a Republican who believes he can break the seat’s blue streak are battling for the open position in Washington’s 6th Congressional District. The retirement of U.S. Rep. Derek Kilmer drew a competitive crowd eyeing a promotion from state to...
Maple Valley Bike Rodeo teaches kids about safety
On the beautiful morning of Saturday, June 22, the Maple Valley Police Bicycle Rodeo at Lake Wilderness Park provided an excellent opportunity for new bicycle riders to hone their skills. Children ages 10 and under were able to practice essential cycling skills, such as navigating around distracted pedestrians in crosswalks and maneuvering around “boulders,” painted foam pieces on the road.
Unified Fix Our Ferries citizen movement sets sail
Ferry-served communities band together for legislative action. Vashon Island, Washington—The Fix Our Ferries citizen action movement has grown to four communities that extend the length and breadth of the Washington State Ferries system, from the San Juan Islands to Vashon Island. Representative groups from the communities have signed a get-it-done letter to the Governor and the Legislature, pressing for immediate steps to relieve the years-long ferry crisis during the 2025 budget session.
Exhausted Fire Crews Watch As Washington Burns
The Pioneer Fire in the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest has now expanded to 25,688 acres, 14% contained. Firefighters have been working diligently to protect the community of Stehekin through strategic firing operations. These controlled burns, conducted about 8 miles southeast of Stehekin, have created a buffer zone by removing dry and dead ground fuels.
July 18, 2024 - This Week in Kirkland - Text Version
This Week: Council Recap | Meet Deputy Mayor Arnold | Beach Closures | Childcare Options. City of Kirkland Washington sent this bulletin at 07/18/2024 05:06 PM PDT. Rock out with podcast special guest (and amateur rock band drummer): Deputy Mayor Jay Arnold!. City Council Meeting Recap. The Kirkland City Council...
Overlake Medical Center & Clinics Named Among State's Best Hospitals
U.S. News & World Report recently included Overlake Medical Center & Clinics on its 2024-2025 Best Hospitals list. The health care network also earned a “High Performing” rating, which is one of the highest distinctions a hospital can earn from the publication. The rating was given in the categories of colon cancer surgery, diabetes and endocrinology, heart attack, heart failure, hip replacement, kidney failure, knee replacement, pneumonia, and stroke.
More green space, fewer silos: King County reveals new extreme heat plan
King County officials on Thursday presented a new plan for keeping residents safe during the hotter summers ahead. They say the plan will help local jurisdictions respond to extreme heat with a more unified approach.
Bellevue ramps up affordable housing plan
City officials more than doubled Bellevue’s 10-year goal for preserving or developing affordable housing to 5,700 units in the next decade. Bellevue Mayor Lynne Robinson and Deputy Mayor Mo Malakoutian discussed the city’s affordable housing goals during the State of the City address last month. Robinson discussed city...
Are you ready for a SummerFest Saturday?
Perfect Pacific Northwest Saturday? How does yours look? This week, don’t worry, we’ve got you covered. How does some of Seattle’s finest food, one of the world’s rarest rally cars and a thrill ride in a Subaru BRZ sound?. See. Told you. This time of the...
Here's how the global outage is impacting western Washington
SEATTLE — A global technology outage caused by a faulty software update grounded flights, knocked media outlets offline and disrupted hospitals, small businesses and government offices on Friday, highlighting the fragility of a digitized world dependent on just a handful of providers. The trouble with the update issued by...
Boeing workers signal support for strike if contract talks fail
Boeing machinists on Wednesday voted overwhelmingly to sanction a strike should the company fail to reach an agreement with their union during their first full contract negotiations in 16 years. District 751 of the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers, which represents more than 30,000 of the plane manufacturing...
Teen accused of shooting Tacoma detective can be charged as adult
PIERCE COUNTY, Wash. - In Pierce County court Thursday, Justus Kent pleaded not guilty to charges accusing him of shooting Tacoma Police detective Jason Brooks in August of 2023. Brooks was working with the Puget Sound Auto Theft Task Force when he was shot. Last week, the judge ruled the...
Valley Pool Together petition seeks discussion among community
Community group Valley Pool Together is continuing the ongoing discussion on public pool access in the Snoqualmie Valley by petitioning for a unified partnership between Snoqualmie, Si View Metropolitan Park District, Snoqualmie Valley School District, and other interest groups in the pursuit of a new pool center. In a region...
This Nonprofit Gives Free Laptops To K-12 Kids In ID, UT, OR, & WA…No Strings Attached
CFK: bridging the digital gap for kids in ID, UT, WA & OR. Wouldn't it be amazing if every kid had the laptop they needed for school regardless of their family's income? Computers for Kids sure thinks so! Computers for Kids, Inc. (CFK) is a Pacific Northwest nonprofit based in Boise bridging the digital gap for kids in Idaho, Utah Washington, and Oregon.
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