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.
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Spokane data center moratorium: what the new 1-year building-permit freeze means—and the July 22 public hearing
In late June 2026, Spokane City Council approved an emergency 1-year moratorium on new data-center building permits—public hearing July 22.
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Seattle commute warning: WSDOT plans full northbound I-5 closure July 10–13
WSDOT says northbound I-5 over Seattle’s Ship Canal Bridge is fully closed July 10–13 for Revive I-5. Express lanes stay northbound-only.
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Bellevue utility rates: what the city is proposing for the 2027–2028 budget (and how to weigh in)
Bellevue WA is building proposed 2027–2028 utility rates. Here’s how ESC reviews, the public hearing, typical bills, and help programs.
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Spokane burn restrictions start June 30, 2026: what’s allowed and what’s not
Spokane-area burn restrictions start at 12:00 a.m. Tuesday, June 30, 2026, limiting backyard fire pits and most open burning countywide.
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Seattle Transit Measure renewal heads toward Council amendments—July 6 step
Seattle WA – City Council committee advances CB 121226, setting up a July 13 transit tax debate and competing amendment paths on safety access and affordability.
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Fircrest Regents Blvd West grind/overlay + ADA updates: June 15–Aug 21
Fircrest says construction on Regents Boulevard West starts June 15, 2026 and is targeted for Aug. 21, with ADA ramp upgrades and new bike lanes.
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Seattle and King County announce KCRHA reset—what’s in the Aug. 1 plan
Seattle WA – On July 1, Seattle and King County announced a KCRHA “reset,” including a Contracts Transfer Plan due Aug. 1 and transition in Jan. 2027.
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Tacoma planning commission to hold public hearing on proposed off-street parking code overhaul
Tacoma’s Planning Commission will hold an Aug. 5 public hearing on an off-street parking code overhaul; written comments are due Aug. 7.
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154th Ave NE pavement work starts July 6—what to expect in Redmond
Drivers on 154th Ave NE will see intermittent lane closures for paving operations starting Monday, July 6, through Monday, Aug. 31, 2026. Here’s the corridor, scope, and planning tips.
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Redmond noise code update targets gun ranges, cranes and loading
Redmond’s July 7 committee review would update the city’s noise code, including construction posting, loading rules, gun ranges and tower cranes. ([redmond.legistar.com](https://redmond.legistar.com/LegislationDetail.aspx?GUID=997E2667-9E17-41FD-904F-F7145B61DC74&ID=8125315&Options=&Search=))