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WSDOT ramps up winter snow and ice preparations

WSDOT ramps up winter snow and ice preparations

OLYMPIA – Washington State Department of Transportation crews have been training and getting equipment ready for the upcoming winter season – and they’re asking the public to prepare as well. Nearly 1,500 maintenance workers from Forks to...

Owner:  American Government
Washington state reaches agreement to preserve key portions of law requiring clergy to report child abuse

Washington state reaches agreement to preserve key portions of law requiring clergy to report child abuse

Clergy in Washington will remain mandatory reporters under stipulations filed today by the state Attorney General’s Office and the plaintiffs in lawsuits against the state over Senate Bill 5375. Under the stipulations, however, the state and...

Owner:  American Government
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Recycling center innovating with carbon fiber, timber

Recycling center innovating with carbon fiber, timber

PORT ANGELES — A Port Angeles nonprofit is reusing repurposed carbon fiber and underutilized Northwest timber to tackle everything from microplastics to military housing — and, potentially, the Olympic Peninsula’s affordable housing shortage....

Owner:  Todd Carpenter & Canso Investment Counsel
Seattle's PWHL team unveils first jerseys

Seattle's PWHL team unveils first jerseys

SEATTLE — The PWHL Seattle team has unveiled its inaugural jerseys for the 2025-26 season, with the first players to sign with the team modeling the new look outside Climate Pledge Arena on Tuesday. Team officials announced that Hilary Knight,...

Owner:  Smith Family
'Plenty of Rain Coming': Cliff Mass warns PNW to prepare for days of wet weather as atmospheric rivers imminent

'Plenty of Rain Coming': Cliff Mass warns PNW to prepare for days of wet weather as atmospheric rivers imminent

The Pacific Northwest is bracing for a barrage of atmospheric rivers — powerful streams of moisture that will bring days of rain from Northern California through Washington and into British Columbia. According to University of Washington...

Owner:  The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints
Port of Seattle Wraps Up Record $1.2 Billion Cruise Season

Port of Seattle Wraps Up Record $1.2 Billion Cruise Season

The Port of Seattle recently announced the successful completion of its 2025 season, which saw over 1.9 million guests and 298 calls. According to a press release, the record-breaking season also delivered an estimated $1.2 billion in regional...

Owner:  Mathisen Family
Washington state restricts turbine sites for state’s largest proposed wind farm near Tri-Cities

Washington state restricts turbine sites for state’s largest proposed wind farm near Tri-Cities

Annette Cary / Tri-City Herald (TNS) A state board significantly limited the spots where wind turbines and solar panels can be placed in the large Horse Heaven Hills wind farm project south of the Tri-Cities. The limits are to protect endangered...

Owner:  Chad & Coralee Taylor
Washington state’s fuel prices are the third-highest nationally

Washington state’s fuel prices are the third-highest nationally

Nance Beston / Columbia Basin Herald (TNS) After a month-long reign as the second-most expensive state to purchase fuel in, Washington's fuel prices have dropped below Hawaii's. Prior to this past month, prices were most expensive in California,...

Owner:  Chad & Coralee Taylor
Seattle's Woodland Park Zoo WildLanterns tickets available

Seattle's Woodland Park Zoo WildLanterns tickets available

SEATTLE - Woodland Park Zoo's WildLantern experience opening date is nearing, with tickets now available for the after-hours event lighting up animal displays around the property. The holiday experience will kick off on Friday, Nov. 14 and run...

Owner:  Murdoch Family
Seattle WHL team unveils new uniforms ahead inaugural season

Seattle WHL team unveils new uniforms ahead inaugural season

Women’s hockey is coming to Seattle! PWHL Seattle will begin its inaugural season next month, and the team is unveiling its jerseys — or, in hockey terms, its sweaters. SEATTLE - The WHL Seattle hockey team has unveiled its new uniforms in...

Owner:  Murdoch Family
Seattle weather: Rain returns Wednesday

Seattle weather: Rain returns Wednesday

Highs will be in the upper 50s to the low 60s on Tuesday, which is right around seasonal average. Clouds to start the day will give way to afternoon sunshine. SEATTLE - Tuesday will be very nice around western Washington with mostly sunny skies...

Owner:  Murdoch Family
WEATHER: Rain and windy conditions in the forecast for Whatcom County

WEATHER: Rain and windy conditions in the forecast for Whatcom County

BELLINGHAM, WA (MyBellinghamNow.com) – Be prepared for rugged weather in the forecast over the next few days. The National Weather Service in Seattle says a pair of weather systems are moving into western Washington this week. The weaker one will...

Owner:  Saga Communications Inc.
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