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Strike commences at LKSM Forestry on Vancouver Island

Strike commences at LKSM Forestry on Vancouver Island

On Friday, June 6, United Steelworkers, Local 1-1937 members went on strike against La-kwa-sa-muqw Forestry LP (LKSM) because of the significant concessions they are demanding. Those concessions include, but are not limited to, demands that LKSM...

SIGNUP TIME: West Seattle Baseball Summer Crush, plus a peek ahead!

SIGNUP TIME: West Seattle Baseball Summer Crush, plus a peek ahead!

Ball player in the family? Less than two weeks left to sign up for West Seattle Baseball‘s Summer Crush. And WS Baseball has a few other announcements to share: Crush is Focused on the FUN! Summer Crush is West Seattle Baseball´s fun summer games...

From Travel Ban to Troops in Streets, Advocates Blast Trump’s Targeting of Immigrant Communities

From Travel Ban to Troops in Streets, Advocates Blast Trump’s Targeting of Immigrant Communities

This is a rush transcript. Copy may not be in its final form. NERMEEN SHAIKH: This is Democracy Now!, democracynow.org, The War and Peace Report. I’m Nermeen Shaikh in New York. AMY GOODMAN: And I’m Amy Goodman in Salt Lake City, Utah. We’re...

Starbucks wants to pay you to travel the world — but you have to act fast

Starbucks wants to pay you to travel the world — but you have to act fast

Starbucks wants two creators who are willing to help "show the world why Starbucks coffee hits different." SEATTLE — If your dream job involves jet-setting to Tokyo, sipping espresso in Milan and capturing it all on TikTok, Starbucks has a gig for...

Search expands for ex-army soldier accused of killing his 3 daughters in Washington state

Search expands for ex-army soldier accused of killing his 3 daughters in Washington state

Breadcrumb Trail Links World Author of the article: Associated Press Gene Johnson Published Jun 06, 2025 • Last updated 35 minutes ago • 3 minute read This undated photo provided by the Wenatchee Police Department shows Travis Caleb Decker who the...

Today's Headlines: WA officials decry travel ban; Spokane County prosecutor to step down

Today's Headlines: WA officials decry travel ban; Spokane County prosecutor to step down

WA officials decry Trump travel ban, consider legal action Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson is speaking out again against a Trump travel ban. New restrictions from the federal government went into effect on Monday. They fully or partially prohibit...

Seattle Faces Potential Record Heat This Weekend

Seattle Faces Potential Record Heat This Weekend

SEATTLE — A Heat Advisory is now in effect for the Puget Sound region as temperatures are expected to soar into the 80s to low 90s through Monday. Residents from Snohomish County south to the Oregon border should prepare for warm weather as the...

15 healthiest cities in the US — Where does your city rank?

15 healthiest cities in the US — Where does your city rank?

Your health is directly and significantly impacted by the city you live in. While the air quality index (AQI) is determined by the neighbourhood and your lifestyle choices are driven by the resources you have access to. As climate change creeps...

Oregon cities top new ranking of 20 best foodie travel destinations in U.S.

Oregon cities top new ranking of 20 best foodie travel destinations in U.S.

If you want to center your summer vacation on food and drink experiences, you don’t have to travel far. HomeToGo, a vacation rental marketplace, has released its Taste of Summer Index, ranking the top 20 destinations in the country “to satisfy...

Taiwan Tourism to open second tourist info centre in Seattle

Taiwan Tourism to open second tourist info centre in Seattle

To strengthen its presence in the global tourism market and tap into the robust outbound travel demand from North America, the Taiwan Tourism Administration (TTA) will continue its North American expansion by opening a second Taiwan Tourism...

Crawford hits a grand slam as the Mariners beat the Guardians

Seattle Mariners’ J.P. Crawford hits a grand slam off Cleveland Guardians starting pitcher Luis L. Ortiz during the second inning of a baseball game Sunday, June 15, 2025, in Seattle. AP Photo | John Froschauer SEATTLE — J.P. Crawford hit a grand...

Washington authorities searching for father after 3 girls found dead near truck

Washington authorities searching for father after 3 girls found dead near truck

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Trump’s policies disrupt global tourism

Trump’s policies disrupt global tourism

The United States is facing a significant decline in international tourism in 2025, with foreign visitor numbers and spending forecast to drop sharply. Analysts link the downturn to a series of policy moves by President Donald Trump, including new...

In Seattle, preserving trees while increasing housing supply is a climate solution

In Seattle, preserving trees while increasing housing supply is a climate solution

The Boulders development, built in 2006 in Seattle's Green Lake neighborhood, features a mature tree along with a waterfall. The developer also added mature trees salvaged from other developments — placing them strategically to add texture and...

WSU Forest Owners’ Field Day Set For Cle Elum

WSU Forest Owners’ Field Day Set For Cle Elum

Family forest owners and managers across central and eastern Washington are encouraged to learn how to manage and protect their woodlands during a June 21st field day. Washington State University Extension’s Forest and Range Owners Field Day will...

Is it safe to travel to LA as protests and looting erupts across US city?

Is it safe to travel to LA as protests and looting erupts across US city?

Your support helps us to tell the story From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our...

Microsoft Pulling Major Conference Out of Seattle Due to Rampant Homelessness and Open-Air Drug Use

Microsoft Pulling Major Conference Out of Seattle Due to Rampant Homelessness and Open-Air Drug Use

Public policies have consequences. Microsoft is pulling their major ‘Build’ conference out of Seattle because their members are tired of tripping over homeless people and junkies. So now the city will lose a major source of revenue because they...

New Requirements for Washington State Employers

New Requirements for Washington State Employers

In recent weeks, Washington State Governor Bob Ferguson signed numerous employment-related bills, amending employer obligations and employee rights related to pay transparency, paid leave, use of criminal records, personnel records, child labor,...

money Best bank offers in Singapore (June 2025): Blackpink Visa presale, Lilo & Stitch Hawaii vacation, up to 50% off flights and more

money Best bank offers in Singapore (June 2025): Blackpink Visa presale, Lilo & Stitch Hawaii vacation, up to 50% off flights and more

Everybody loves credit card sign-up promotions, but not many of us realise the promotions don't end with a welcome gift. Banks actually shower us with tons of lifestyle deals and perks just for owning and using their credit cards or debit cards —...

Washington AG exploring potential challenge to new federal travel restrictions

Washington AG exploring potential challenge to new federal travel restrictions

Washington is “taking a careful look” at where it has standing to challenge President Donald Trump’s recent proclamation restricting travel from 12 countries, Attorney General Nick Brown said during a press conference Tuesday. “The president says...

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