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.
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Quincy’s data-center growth is reshaping jobs, land and power infrastructure
A regional report details how data centers serving Microsoft and Yahoo are changing Quincy’s workforce, construction activity, land negotiations and transportation planning.
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University Place school-crosswalk project reaches summer construction phase as district bond work advances
Sound Pacific Construction began work May 27 on University Place school-route safety improvements, while a February bond approval sets district replacement and renovation projects in motion.
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Kittitas County opens 2026 small-capital infrastructure grant process
Kittitas County has opened applications for a 2026 grant program supporting public infrastructure tied to economic development, with COG recommendations due by Aug. 19.
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Ellensburg schedules Aug. 18 panel on accessory dwelling units
A public homeowner panel on accessory dwelling units is scheduled for Aug. 18 at the Hal Holmes Community Center in Ellensburg.
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Woodinville seeks public input on Eastrail park and trail vision through Aug. 30
Woodinville’s online Eastrail visioning survey is open through Aug. 30, with outreach planned at three local events.
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Gig Harbor issues notice to proceed for 38th Avenue Phase 2 as utility work continues
Gig Harbor has issued a Notice to Proceed for Phase 2 of the 38th Avenue Improvement Project, but utility relocation must be completed before city construction begins.
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Hospital bond measure headed to ballot in Newport, Washington
A hospital bond measure serving the Newport-area community is headed to voters, but the available report does not yet identify the amount, tax structure or election date.
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Lakewood weighs zoning changes for cannabis businesses
Lakewood’s planning process is considering rules that would allow cannabis retailers, processors, producers and testing labs, with council action targeted Sept. 2.