Oregon governor declares state of emergency over wildfire threat
While Oregonβs first 2026 heatwave is winding down Tuesday, heat and drought are expected to worsen through the summer and will heighten wildfire risks across…
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Fremont Fair and Solstice Parade 2026: Hereβs what to know
The annual Fremont Fair and Fremont Solstice Parade are set to return to Fremont on June 20 and 21. The two-day event will feature a…
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Fish ladder viewing area at Ballard Locks closed for repairs
The fish ladder viewing area is closed today for repairs. In an announcement on social media, representatives from the Ballard Locks say that crews will…
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Community Transit Adjusts Service, Ends Last Bus Route to Seattle
Last week, Community Transit operated its last bus to Seattle, with the retirement of Snohomish express commuter Route 424. The agency added the Bellevue-bound Route…
Read full article βOregon Health Directorβs New York Times Essay Draws Response From State Primary Care Group
Oregon Academy of Family Physicians says much of maternal health care model promoted by Oregon Health Authority director Sejal Hathi already exists in Oregonβbut needs…
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Advocates argue state literacy initiative is not targeting high needs schools as law requires
For the third time in less than two years, reading advocates are calling on lawmakers to require the Oregon Department of Education to send the…
Read full article βTrump Outrages: Sycophants and Grifters and Boors, Oh My!
Now that heβs been nominated as Trumpβs Attorney General, Todd Blanche deserves more attention than heβs had, which should lead to the defeat of his…
Read full article βSeattle Shut Out at James Beard Foundation Awards for Seventh Straight Year
We don't need your fancy awards, anyway.
Read full article βRegional Homelessness Agency Says King County and Seattle Owe It $8 Million
By Erica C. Barnett Seattle and King County owe the King County Regional Homelessness Authority around $8 million, KCRHA associateβ¦ The post Regional Homelessness Agency…
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A 70-year old tax rate leaves Oregon aviation agency at risk of $3 million shortfall
In 1955, 15 cents could buy a McDonaldβs hamburger or pay the tax for 15 gallons of jet fuel. More than 70 years later, hamburgers…
Read full article βBallard weekly events roundup: June 15 β 21
Hereβs your weekly events roundup for June 15 β 21 in Ballard. Plenty of reasons to get out of the house this week, with plenty…
Read full article βWhen Access Changes Everything: The Sustained Impact of Expanding Educational Opportunities and Resources
Oregon State Credit Union recognizes that investing in education, workforce training, and increased access to experiences lays a foundation that lasts.
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Zahilay Rolls Out Updated Transit Plan, as Budget Woes Cloud Metro’s Future
The Metro's Next Stop plan rolled out last week by King County Executive Girmay Zahilay eyes a 12% increase in bus service by 2038. But…
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Join The Urbanist at Our Annual Summer Endorsement Party
Support The Urbanist, connect with endorsed candidates, and celebrate the hard work of the Endorsements Committee as we approach the primary.
Read full article βBallard High School filmmakers to premiere sci-fi film at Majestic Bay Theatre
A film that began as a Ballard High School student project will return to Ballard for its Seattle premiere this week. βA Storm of Syndicatesβ…
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Lime Readies Fleet for World Cup Ridership Surge
Lime is expecting a ridership surge on its e-bikes and scooters on par with the Super Bowl victory parade during Seattle's FIFA World Cup matches.…
Read full article βAP: Taking the Why out of Journalism?
The five Wβs in journalism every student learns on day one are βWho, what, when, where and whyβ? Recently the Associated Press, founded in 1846…
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As ICE presence at World Cup looms, fans and local leaders prepare
BROOKLYN, N.Y. β On a recent weekday evening, Avram Kline kicked a soccer ball to his son on the bright green pitch in Brooklyn Bridge…
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Oregon congresswoman pushes for protections for immigrant children facing detention
The Oregon congresswoman who successfully spearheaded the release of several children from federal custody is pushing for more regulations to protect immigrant children from detention.Β …
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