King County authorizes Clark Lake parcel sale to Kent
Kent, WA — King County authorized the sale of a Clark Lake parcel to Kent for $114,350, resolving a decades-old agreement tied to park land.
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Grapeview Port Reassigns Waterfront Parking, Sets Aug. 18 Meeting
The Port of Grapeview has reassigned restroom-area spaces for special uses, warned of towing and directed overnight boaters to a lot across Grapeview Loop Road.
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White Salmon housing discussion will separate current rules from future ideas
White Salmon’s July 29 housing discussion will review current rules, approved projects, housing trends and possible future tools without a scheduled vote.
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Ocean Shores Elementary Tsunami Refuge Project Enters Bidding
North Beach School District is seeking bids for an elevated tsunami refuge at Ocean Shores Elementary after identifying up to $8.178 million in grant funding.
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Raleigh Youth Curfew Is Still Only a Draft. What Happens Aug. 18?
Raleigh is drafting a possible youth curfew after July 4 violence, but no permanent rule is in effect before the City Council’s Aug. 18 discussion.
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Ellensburg chipseal runs July 21–23: road list, resident tips, likely traffic impacts
Ellensburg crews will chipseal about nine miles of city streets Tuesday–Thursday, July 21–23, 5 a.m.–5 p.m. Here’s the route, parking timing, and sprinkler tips.
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Whitman County primary ballots: Colfax voter deadlines (Aug. 4, 8 p.m.)
Colfax-area voters should get their Aug. 4 primary ballots starting July 17. If none by July 24, contact Whitman County. Return by Aug. 4 at 8 p.m.
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Seattle City Council expands Utility Discount Program for low-income households (2027)
Seattle’s City Council unanimously approved Council Bill 121222, expanding the Utility Discount Program. More households qualify in 2027 with 60%/50% discounts.
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Moses Lake housing planning update: City Council to review capacity and affordability inputs (July 21)
Council will review a May 2026 Housing Analysis and Land Capacity results for the 2027 plan update—showing overall capacity, but a low-income affordability gap.
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Seattle City Council sends updated Seattle Transit Measure to November ballot—what it funds
Seattle WA – Seattle City Council advanced an updated 0.3% sales and use tax plan to renew the city’s transit measure for up to 10 years.
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Raleigh weighs teen curfew after July 4 takeovers—drafting steps, Aug. 18
Raleigh NC – After July 4 violence tied to youth “takeovers,” City Council directed the City Attorney and police to draft a curfew for ages 17 and under.
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Mukilteo Planning Commission: July 16 comprehensive plan update & rezones
Mukilteo WA – Planning Commission set for July 16 (6:30pm) on a 2026 update to the 2024–2044 Comprehensive Plan, PROSA integration, and waterfront/44th Ave rezones.
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North Bend opens 2027 comprehensive plan amendment cycle: propose by Oct. 15
North Bend WA: The City opened its 2027 Comprehensive Plan amendment cycle and is accepting docket proposals. Proposals are due by Oct. 15, 2026 at 4:30 p.m.
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Tacoma riders: Pierce Transit 3¢/$10 sales-tax measure on Nov. 3 ballot
Tacoma riders face a Nov. 3 ballot: Pierce Transit voted July 13 to raise its transit sales tax from 0.6% to 0.9%—3 cents per $10. Free cooling rides run July 19–21.
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Seattle construction pause ends—what the renewed I-5 work and detours mean for commutes
Construction resumes citywide July 7, but drivers face renewed northbound I-5 limits July 10–13 and a two-lane Ship Canal bridge through 2026.
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Bainbridge Island City Council approves John Mauro as city manager; Sept. 8 start
Bainbridge Island WA – City Council approved John Mauro as next city manager, with a September 8 start, after contract signing July 17.
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Federal Way residents weigh in on 2026 CDBG plan after July 7 hearing
Federal Way residents could review the draft 2026 CDBG Annual Action Plan at the July 7 hearing; the city expects $789,015 and comments closed July 6 at 4 p.m.
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Tacoma Prop 1 Aug. 4: Connect Tacoma Safe Streets and Sidewalks explains costs, projects
Tacoma voters decide Aug. 4 on Prop 1, a 10-year Safe Streets and Sidewalks plan funded by a utility earnings tax bump and property-tax levy lid lift.
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Court appoints Rogoff as U.S. attorney in Seattle—then Trump fires him
The Western District of Washington appointed Roger Scott Rogoff as U.S. attorney on July 15. Hours later, Trump fired him, reigniting a removal-vs-vacancy power fight.
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Interstate Bridge Replacement: Latest “advance to construction” step for Vancouver commutes
Amended federal ROD dated July 1, 2026 puts the Portland–Vancouver I-5 bridge project into “advance to construction,” with contractor selection anticipated in 2027.
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Clark County Charter Review: Housing impact, supermajority tax approval, budget
Ridgefield WA: Clark County charter review agenda lists votes July 8 on housing impact, supermajority tax approval, and budget transparency; next meets July 15.
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Seattle Transit Measure renewal: Kettle and Juarez amendments after July 13
Seattle’s City Council Select Committee held a July 13 hearing on the 2026 Seattle Transit Measure renewal, with Kettle and Juarez amendments in play.