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Washington state’s active wildfires offer warning, state lands chief says
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The Daily Chronicle - Washington State
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Amanda Zhou / The Seattle Times (TNS) Two wildfires burning east of the Cascade crest are now the state's largest, and serve as a reminder that, despite rainy, fall weather in Western Washington, fire season rages on. Commissioner of Public Lands...
Owner: Chad & Coralee Taylor
Heading to Seattle this weekend? Prepare for over 100,000+ to join you
SEATTLE — Seattle is set to host a bustling weekend as tens of thousands flock to the city for major events. Among the weekend events: The Mariners will have playoff games Saturday and Sunday. The Seahawks play the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday...
Owner: Apollo Global Management
Behrouz Tabani Granted Visa, Joins Stacked Lineup for Mr. Olympia 2025
Just days away from the biggest bodybuilding event of 2025, Iranian qualifier Behrouz Tabani has been granted a visa to travel to Las Vegas for the Mr. Olympia competition, and it could shake up an already stacked field. Tabani has been a dominant...
Owner: Anthony Melchiorre
UVA’s Tony Elliott receives shocking message on Louisville, Wazzu, UNC, Cal, Wake Forest, Duke, Virginia Tech
Virginia Cavaliers football coach Tony Elliott may be able to complete a comeback to UVA’s glory days of the middle Bronco Mendenhall years. All it will take for Virginia to reach the ACC Championship Game, according to The Athletic’s Dan...
Owner: Paul Stewart
How much house does $500,000 buy you in Seattle?
Back in 2014, spending $500,000 on a house was generally reserved for high earners. The typical U.S. home sold for $159,000, while starter homes averaged just $101,000. Fast-forward to today, and prices have more than doubled: A standard home now...
Owner: Apollo Global Management
Flights cancelled and landmarks in the dark — all the ways tourists will be affected by the US government shutdown
The first shutdown in nearly seven years will cause chaos for workers and tourists across America (Picture: Getty Images) At one minute past midnight on 1 October in Washington DC, the shutdown of the US federal government began. The first...
Owner: Jonathan Harmsworth
Good Vibes and Otter Productions hosts Rebelution and more Oct. 9-10 in Avila Beach
It’s been more than 20 years since a quintet of UCSB students joined forces in Isla Vista to become Rebelution. Throughout 2004 and 2005, they grew their fanbase playing local shows and releasing an independent EP. By 2007, they released Courage...
Owner: Bob Rucker & Alex Zuniga
Washington state Discover Pass price to increase 50% Oct. 1. Here’s what else is rising
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The Daily Chronicle - Washington State
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Simone Carter / The Olympian (TNS) Washington state Discover Pass prices are increasing on Wednesday, climbing from $30 to $45 per year. The pass is a fee charged to park vehicles at state-run parks, lands and recreation sites. State lawmakers...
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Washington State raises Discover Pass fee for first time in over a decade
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Port Townsend Leader - Washington State
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By James Robinson By James Robinson Those keen to purchase a state parks Discover Pass should plan to pay more beginning Oct. 1, when the cost jumps from $30 to $45, according to state officials. State parks officials, who accounced the hike...
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Seattle tourists face closures as federal shutdown begins
Seattle tourists hit closed doors at Klondike Gold Rush Park as the shutdown begins, but businesses say overall impact on waterfront tourism may be limited. SEATTLE — Tourists who stopped by the Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park in...
Owner: TEGNA Inc.
Traveling through SEA Airport during US government shutdown? Here's what to know
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FOX 13 Seattle - Washington State
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As we track the U.S. government shutdown, FOX 13's Nikki Torres is live at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport with more on the potential impacts. SEATTLE - Airlines are warning Congress that the U.S. government shutdown will disrupt air travel,...
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Near Seattle Center, MUP arrives for monorail-facing hotel
Guests will have views of the Space Needle above, and the monorail below. One of the post-pandemic bright spots in our local economy is the resurgence of tourism. The hospitality sector is doing fairly well, especially compared to the office...
Owner: Phil Brown
Canadian Travelers' Blunt Response To U.S. Government Shutdown May Need A Rethink
In the hours after the closure of the United States government on Wednesday, 1 October, rumors began circulating about the closure of the U.S.-Canada border. Internet searches for border shutdowns surged following the lapse, but that's all it...
Owner: Sam Youseff
HALLOWEEN: Seattle Chinese Garden to host monthlong ‘Forest of Shadows’ light/sound show starting tomorrow
Remember Astra Lumina, the light-and-sound show that took over the Seattle Chinese Garden on Puget Ridge for the holiday season (and beyond) again last year? The producers have added a Halloween-season show this year, Forest of Shadows, and it...
Owner: Tracey Record
Traveling through Seattle airport during US government shutdown? Here’s what to know
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FOX 13 Seattle - Washington State
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Owner: Murdoch Family
Investor activity in Seattle housing jumps 31% in second quarter
Institutional buyers boosted their holdings by 31% in the second quarter, while the U.S. housing market cooled under high interest rates. SEATTLE — Large institutional investors are buying up Seattle homes at a pace that defies national real...
Owner: TEGNA Inc.
What government shutdown means for Washington state
The federal government faces a shutdown, affecting Washington state's 82,000 federal workers and services if Congress doesn't reach a funding deal. OLYMPIA, Wash. — The federal government faces a shutdown after Congress failed to reach a funding...
Owner: TEGNA Inc.
Paddle Camping on a One-Acre Island
Stroke after stroke, we paddled further and further away from safety. Should we be here with our two precious kids, I thought as we headed out toward open water. As we rounded the corner it became clear and I let out a sigh of relief—yes, we can...
Owner: Jonathan Sposato
Raising Canes Announced Two More Locations for Washington State in 2026
Raising Cane's is one of those restaurant chains you may have heard of or seen in movies and tv shows, but we don't have one here to experience. Maybe you saw one when you were traveling somewhere else and thought 'ooh, there's that Raising Cane's...
Owner: Townsquare Media
New Report Reveals The Best Coffee Cities In America — Seattle Slips To No. 5
Portland, Oregon, has claimed the top spot as the United States’ premier coffee city, according to a new report released by WalletHub. The financial services company evaluated the 100 largest cities nationwide across 12 distinct metrics designed...
Owner: Morgan DeBaun