Pacific Northwest projects totaling $2.8 million in top bidders | March 13, 2026
A weekly compilation of the largest winning bids in the Pacific Northwest, according to the Daily Journal of Commerce Project Center. Winner (contract awarded): OMA Construction of Maple Valley, Washington. Amount: $1,030,000. Project: Chief Sealth Trail GSI (Seattle) Owner: Seattle Public Utilities. Cost estimate:...
South Snohomish County cold weather shelter in Lynnwood open Saturday, March 14
Will you chip in to support our nonprofit newsroom with a donation today? Yes, I want to support My Edmonds News!. With a low temperature of 33 degrees in the forecast, the South Snohomish County cold weather shelter will be open Saturday, March 14. The shelter is located at Maple...
The Best Bang for Your Buck Events in Seattle This Weekend: Mar 13–15, 2026
It's gonna be a soggy weekend, but you shouldn't let a little rain stop you from heading to events like the St. Patrick’s Day Parade and Irish Festival Seattle and from the U District Cherry Blossom Festival to Native Action Network's Native Art Market and Open House. Plus, you can get a Friday the 13th flash tattoo...
Port of Edmonds wades into the Unocal property issue
Will you chip in to support our nonprofit newsroom with a donation today? Yes, I want to support My Edmonds News!. Port Commissioners look to the future for Unocal property. Commissioners keep federal lobbyist under contract to support North Portwalk funding efforts. Port unveils yearlong list of community programs,...
Sound Transit eyes $2 billion in savings on West Seattle Link Extension project
Sound Transit is reviewing ways to cut costs on the West Seattle Link extension after updated forecasts raised project expenses, according to a recent news release. Officials are evaluating adjustments that could cut the project’s cost by roughly $2 billion while maintaining reliable light rail service. Proposed...
No Kings 3 – Saturday, March 28 – Rallies planned across country, local region...
What began last year as a single day of defiance has become a sustained national resistance to tyranny, spreading from small towns to city centers and across every community determined to defend democracy, including ours. Mark your calendars for Saturday, March 28 -- don't watch history happen, make it. "We...
King County leaders declare support for REI Union as company cuts benefits
At a rally by the REI store in Seattle on Wednesday, unionized REI employees accused the Issaquah-based company of walking away from the table and bargaining in bad faith.
Seattle, WA – Missing Person Alert: 24-Year-Old Last Seen on Amtrak Trip
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Seattle, Washington — A Missing Indigenous Person Alert has been issued for a 24-year-old man believed to have traveled to Seattle, prompting a public request for help locating him. According to the...
Snow causes major delays, cancellations at SEA Airport
Snow caused a series of major delays and cancellations at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) on Friday.
Seattle, WA Winter Storm Warning: Heavy Snow, Wind Until 11 AM PDT Today
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Seattle, WA — Heavy snow and gusty winds across the Washington Cascades are triggering difficult travel Saturday morning. According to the National Weather Service in Seattle, a Winter Storm Warning remains...
