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Damaged pole was the cause of widespread outage in Seattle's Central District
SEATTLE — A damaged pole resulted in a widespread power outage that impacted Seattle's Central District and surrounding areas Friday afternoon. Around of 4 p.m., approximately 10,500 customers were without power in the Central District and south in the Mount Baker and Beacon Hill neighborhoods. That number was down...
Inaugural Bainbridge Book Festival kicks off October events in Kitsap County
The inaugural Bainbridge Book Festival opens Friday at several locations around downtown Winslow, among the top community events going on as October opens. The initial event on Bainbridge, which will be followed by a new Poulsbo Children's Book Festival in November, is scheduled for Friday and Saturday. The event includes something for fans of romance, fiction, memoir, history and horror, and more, with books, authors appearances and signings and panel discussions scheduled, and opens on Friday...
Walk-n-Talk through Burien’s Shorewood neighborhood this Sunday, Oct. 6
For our October Walk-n-Talk this Sunday, Oct. 6, 2024, we’ll walk a figure-eight loop up around the northern Shorewood neighborhood, then head down the hill, through Shorewood Park and around the water-view neighborhood looking out over the Sound. Date: Sunday, October 6, 2024 (Rain or shine.) Time: Meet at...
City official looks to keep Seattle Channel program amid budget crunch
(The Center Square) – Seattle is looking for ways to save some programs that could fall prey to the city's right-sizing of its budget to meet revenue projections. Seattle City Council Chair Sara Nelson is making it a priority to preserve funding for the city’s Seattle Channel, which faces nearly $2 million in cuts. The city currently faces a $250 million deficit during the next budget cycle. Seattle Mayor Bruce...
Six Washington airports want to charge ahead preparing for electric aircraft
The managers of half a dozen Washington airports see a future where you could hop across Puget Sound or the Cascade Mountains in minutes on a non-polluting electric commuter plane or air taxi. They want to be ready for that day by winning government funding to install pricey charging stations for battery-powered aircraft now. A […]
Tacoma Public Utilities rates to go up for the next 2 years
Tacoma Public Utilities (TPU), following the lead of its Seattle counterpart, is set to raise its monthly power rates in both 2025 and 2026. The average electric bill is currently around $105 a month. That will go up by about $7.
Burien’s Northwest Paralyzed Veterans of America facility receives high-tech, $65,000 revamp
The Northwest Paralyzed Veterans of America (NWPVA) facility in Burien received a significant technology upgrade this week thanks to a $65,000 donation of equipment and in-kind services from Comcast. The investment aims to enhance digital literacy training and provide veterans with essential online resources, particularly those with spinal cord injuries...
Community members help turn the tide with worldwide cleanup effort at Burien’s Seahurst Park
Friends and neighbors of Seahurst Park helped turn the tide on trash during the recent International Coastal Cleanup event held on Sept. 21, 2024. Started by the Ocean Conservancy over 35 years ago, the International Coastal cleanup is the largest worldwide volunteer project in service to our oceans. The City...
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