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WA, OR considering tolls for Interstate Bridge that will connect the 2 states

The Joint Washington State and Oregon Transportation Commissions met Tuesday in Vancouver, Wash., to discuss and adopt toll recommendations for the yet-to-be-built Interstate Bridge Replacement project that connects Washington and Oregon.

Magnolia history to be celebrated with party Oct. 26

Book IV of Magnolia history “MAGNOLIA: More Memories & Milestones” will be launched from 2-4 p.m. on Oct. 26, at Magnolia United Church of Christ with a book reading and neighborhood party.

Get Growing: Touring the best gardens of Puget Sound

Nothing beats getting garden inspiration in 3-D. Being immersed in the garden lets you see, smell, and feel the space in a way that books, magazines and social media can’t touch.

Seattle OKs $20.76 minimum wage in 2025; will be highest in US

Seattle employees making the minimum wage will see a mandatory raise starting next year, making them the highest paid minimum wage workers in the country.

Eastern Washington growers, ranchers not satisfied with gray wolf predation rules

Members of the Washington Fish and Wildlife Commission met over three days last week in Spokane to discuss a number of topics, but concerns over gray wolf predation dominated comments from the public.

Recipe: Add a smear to your winter squash

You might call this recipe a two-fer. It's not just about the roasted delicata squash. It's also about the smear of labneh that accompanies it.

Washington candidates for Secretary of State clash over disinformation, residency

It’s unclear how many people watched, but there was another contentious election debate Tuesday night in addition to the one between the U.S. vice presidential candidates.

USFWS appeals to remove endangered species status for gray wolf

The Biden administration is seeking to overturn a 2022 district court decision that reinstated Endangered Species Act protections for gray wolves across most of the U.S.

Overlook Walk opens Friday

Friends of Waterfront Park and the City of Seattle invites the public to celebrate the grand opening of Overlook Walk on Friday, Oct. 4.

King County still faces future cuts despite new proposed taxes in 2025

King County Executive Dow Constantine announced his 2025 budget proposal that could balance revenues and expenditures, but cuts still loom in the future.

Seattle mayor's proposed budget closes $250M gap through layoffs and payroll tax

Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell announced his 2025-2026 biennium budget proposal that closes a $250 million general fund gap through staff layoffs and a reliance on the city's payroll expense tax.

McCarthy returns to Coldwell Banker Bain

Keoki McCarthy has returned to Coldwell Banker Bain as a principal managing broker for its Lake Union, Madison Park and Magnolia offices and comes to the role with 25 years of real estate experience.

Savvy Senior: If you’re 65 or older, it’s time to get your pneumonia shot

I recently turned 65 and would like to know if am supposed to get the pneumonia vaccine? And if so, which type of vaccine do I need and is it covered by Medicare?

Falling Awake: Meeting Mary

A few weeks back a friend texted me to say how lonely she is.

Seattle Public Schools retreat from school closure plans after community backlash

Seattle Public Schools officials are reworking proposals for school closures to address an estimated $94 million budget deficit for the 2025-2026 school year.