Auburn opens review of proposed Doxon Toyota bay addition
Auburn has begun formal review of a proposed Doxon Toyota expansion, opening a public-comment process before the city makes a decision.
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Kennewick school board approves $1.6 million in cuts
The Kennewick School Board approved $1.6 million in reductions and eliminated more than a dozen positions as the district prepares for 2026-27.
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Odessa schools listed for $38,000 state modernization planning grant
Odessa school facilities are included in Washington’s 2026 supplemental small-district modernization planning list for HVAC, roof and plumbing work.
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Vancouver Arts & Music Festival Returns Downtown Aug. 7–9
Vancouver’s free Arts & Music Festival returns Aug. 7–9 at Esther Short Park and downtown, with performances, art, workshops and family activities.
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Spokane homelessness board reaches FY2026 funding decision
The Spokane Regional Continuum of Care set its FY2026 project rankings as the city warns proposed federal changes could put about $3 million at risk.
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May Valley Road bridge closure continues to affect Maple Valley travel through Aug. 23
King County’s replacement of Fifteen Mile Creek Bridge No. 493C has closed SE May Valley Road near Issaquah-Hobart Road SE, affecting travel and school-bus planning.
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Ephrata completes $662,000 2026 chip-seal and fog-seal street project
Ephrata’s 2026 street-preservation project reached listed closeout July 17, with total project costs of $661,871 and work on selected city streets.
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Stanwood Begins Water-Main Work as County Approves Up to $1.75 Million for Dike Repairs
Stanwood has announced a new water-main project on Cedarhome Drive and Park Drive, while Snohomish County approved up to $1.75 million for emergency repairs to the Skagit Bay Dike west of the city.
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Chelan-area fire restrictions remain in place after July wildfire activity
Chelan County banned recreational campfires in unincorporated areas starting July 1, while official records document the July Chelan Hills Fire and a later road reopening.
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Mill Creek approves new funding and engineering work for Silver Crest Drive rebuild and stormwater projects
The Mill Creek City Council voted 6-0 on July 14 to increase authorized spending for the Silver Crest Drive Rebuild Project and approve related road, stormwater and sidewalk engineering work.
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Bothell Begins Review of Regional Fire-Service Partnership
Bothell’s City Council has started evaluating a possible move into a regional fire authority, but no merger, tax rate or final annexation decision has been approved.
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Weekend I-405 closures will affect Bellevue-area travel Aug. 7-10
A construction schedule identifies northbound I-405 and associated ramps near Bellevue for closure from Friday, Aug. 7, into Monday morning.
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WorkSource Wenatchee Valley to leave East Wenatchee site as services move to Wenatchee
WorkSource Wenatchee Valley is scheduled to close its East Wenatchee location at 5 p.m. June 30, 2026, with interim services planned through the Chelan-Douglas Community Action Council before a move to Wenatchee in August.
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Montesano’s 2026 chip-seal street project is listed in the state transportation dashboard
The Washington Transportation Improvement Board lists a 2026 City of Montesano chip-seal project covering 2.85 project miles in Grays Harbor County, but the streets and construction dates remain unspecified.
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Seattle Police Chief Steve Barnes Resigns After Festival Shooting Criticism
Seattle Police Chief Steve Barnes resigned July 30 after criticism of the city’s response and delayed release of information following a fatal Bite of Seattle shootout.
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Olympia council starts review of worker affordability policies
The Olympia City Council approved a phased review of worker affordability and workplace protections, with possible policy decisions targeted for March 2027.
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Washington budget includes $489,000 for Brier Park bathroom rebuild
Washington’s 2026 session laws list a $489,000 appropriation for the Brier Park Bathroom Rebuild, but the available record does not include a construction schedule, design or contract timeline.
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Lynnwood environmental review advances 124-unit affordable-housing project
Lynnwood records show applications for a proposed 124-unit affordable-housing development, while a separate city notice covers a 175-unit proposal.
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Lacey LEAF Center breaks ground, targets fall 2027 opening
North Thurston Public Schools says construction has begun on the LEAF Center at Marvin and Steilacoom roads, with an opening targeted for fall 2027.
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Spokane Wildfires Improve, but Evacuation Zones Remain in Place
Cooler weather helped firefighters near Spokane on Aug. 5, but evacuation zones remained as officials warned of hotter, drier and windier conditions.
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Vancouver Police Explain Changes to Automatic Misdemeanor Citations
Vancouver officials say police changed how automatic citations are handled for some low-level misdemeanors, but key implementation details remain unclear.
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Port of Tacoma Approves Cold-Storage Lease With Up to 400 Jobs
The Port of Tacoma approved a lease for a new cold-storage facility that could support up to 400 jobs, though key project details remain undisclosed.