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Weekend Seattle NB I-5 closures just ‘a taste of what's to come’
FOX 13 Seattle - Washington State
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FOX 13 Seattle's Nikki Torres looks at some weekend road closures that could cause a headache for some Seattle-area drivers. SEATTLE - If your weekend plans include driving on parts of I-5, get ready for some traffic trouble. Work on the...
Summer travel forecast to shatter records for Fourth of July — here’s how many Americans will be on the move
New York Post
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June 21, 2025
There’s going to be a real tournami. The American Automobile Association predicts that a record number of Americans will travel across the country over the July 4th holiday week from Saturday, June 28 to Sunday, July 6. During that period, 72.2...
FOLLOWUP: Here’s what’s ahead for Southside Revolution Junior Roller Derby after travel team’s trip to regionals
West Seattle Blog - Washington State
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June 22, 2025
In our last update on the Southside Revolution Junior Roller Derby league, we mentioned its travel team was headed to regionals. The results are in, along with some other team news – here are the updates we received to share with you On the...
Tariffs drive down port volumes and raise concern for Seattle-area economy
KING 5 - Washington State
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June 21, 2025
Loaded imports through the ports of Seattle and Tacoma in May were down 30% from April and 21% from May of last year. SEATTLE — Steep declines in imports and exports through the ports of Seattle and Tacoma last month are raising alarms about the...
Liberty searching for answers as they travel to hot-shooting Storm
Field Level Media
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If you’re wondering how the Seattle Storm have perhaps exceeded expectations early in the WNBA season after parting ways with leading scorer Jewell Loyd, look at the 3-point line. The New York Liberty might want to be aware of their prowess...
JetBlue Pulls Out Of Miami & Seattle
Simple Flying
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June 21, 2025
New York-based hybrid service carrier (HSC) JetBlue has, in recent months, extensively pursued the elimination of unprofitable routes. The airline's goals of consolidating its network in order to reduce individual operating costs and streamline...
Albanese’s travel diary fills fast as summit season begins
Sky News Australia
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June 21, 2025
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is preparing to attend more than half a dozen overseas trips or conferences by the end of 2025, Sky News Australia can reveal. Mr Albanese will attend the APEC forum in Korea, ASEAN summit in Malaysia, COP climate...
Independence Day travel in Texas expected to set record with 4.9M cars projected on roads
KVUE - Texas
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June 21, 2025
5.7 million Texans are projected to travel at least 50 miles from home over the Independence Day holiday. DALLAS — With 5.7 million Texans projected to travel over the Fourth of July holiday, according to AAA Texas, Independence Day trips are up...
Seattle appoints neighborhood liaisons ahead of FIFA World Cup 26
MyNorthwest - Washington State
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June 21, 2025
As Seattle prepares to host matches for the FIFA World Cup 26, the city is issuing neighborhood liaisons for the Chinatown International District (CID), Pioneer Square, and SODO—each uniquely positioned near the stadium. The goal is to have these...
Job Posting: Research and Policy Director with Washington State Budget and Policy Center
International Examiner - Washington State
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June 20, 2025
2025_Research_Policy_Director_Job Posting_Full.pdf Location: Candidates may be based anywhere in Washington state. Position will require occasional in-person work in Seattle, Olympia, and elsewhere within the state Reports to: Executive Director...
How Nottingham Forest are laying the foundations for their assault on Europe
iNews UK
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June 21, 2025
Forest fans watching the Club World Cup will be excited about what the future holds No matter the competition, Nottingham Forest have a season in Europe to plan for, and with a Brazilian influx and a favour from Manchester City they appear to be...
US Forest Service firings decimate already understaffed agency: 'It's catastrophic'
Voice of Alexandria - Minnesota
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Seattle, WA (Grist) On a recent Friday afternoon, Marie Richards sat in her living room in northern Michigan. She was having a hard time talking about her job at the U.S. Forest Service in the past tense. "I absolutely loved my job," she said. "I...
"Get me to Seattle now": Erica Wheeler rues 'diabolical' WNBA schedule amid brutal 7-day road stretch
Sportskeeda
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June 21, 2025
Seattle Storm guard Erica Wheeler shared her desire to return home after a grueling seven-day road trip that wrapped up Saturday. Despite the demanding schedule, the Storm managed to take two of three games on the road. The team hit the road last...
Summer travel forecast: Busiest days to fly and how to save on airfare
WWAY 3 - North Carolina
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June 21, 2025
Photo: Freepik / MGNThe night of Friday, June 20, marks the summer solstice, which ushers in the official start of summer for the Northern Hemisphere. With millions of Americans gearing up for summer vacations, here’s what you need to know before...
I've lived in Seattle for 22 years. If you want to have a good time in my city, there are 6 things you need to know.
Business Insider
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June 21, 2025
Perched on the edge of the Puget Sound, surrounded by sparkling water, snow-capped mountains, and lush, evergreen forests, it's easy to see why Seattle is nicknamed the "Emerald City." It's also well-known for its diverse music scene, coffee...
'Complete betrayal': Your favorite campgrounds and hiking trails could soon be up for auction
AlterNet
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June 21, 2025
Among the several controversial proposals emerging from the U.S. Senate this week as it considers the tax and spending bill that President Donald Trump has promoted as “One Big, Beautiful Bill” is one that would make parts of the...
Road Trip: Washington State’s Most Breathtaking Hike You Must See
102.7 KORD - Washington
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June 20, 2025
My wife bought a book featuring the best hikes in the Gorge, and while thumbing through it, I discovered one of the coolest hikes that looks dangerous but is 100% safe. Breathtaking Views Await: Why Beacon Rock is the Ultimate 'Dangerous' But Safe...
Fourth of July travel is expected to break records. What to know
MetroWest Daily News - Massachusetts
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The Fourth of July is right around the corner, but if you're traveling, make sure you are prepared. AAA Northeast is projecting that 72.2 million people will travel at least 50 miles from home over the Independence Day holiday period from...
Washington State Parks Seeks to Fill Critical Maintenance and Construction Positions Statewide
Apple Valley News Now (KAPP) - Washington State
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• Washington State Parks operates 123 parks with more than 700 employees but needs additional seasonal and full-time park aides and construction workers • The agency maintains nearly 800 historic structures and miles of trails across the state...
Seattle weather: Cool, rainy summer weekend
FOX 13 Seattle - Washington State
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Showers will slowly move in along the coast by early Friday morning. SEATTLE - It will be wet and cooler Friday and Saturday in Western Washington as a low pressure system impacts the Pacific Northwest. A low pressure system over British Columbia...