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Today’s edition · Sun., Nov. 8

Windstorm knocks out power for 83,000+ in Western Washington

Plus, Auburn's Veterans Parade drew about 4,000 marchers on Saturday.

The Daily Tacoma team2 stories15 sources5 min read

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Windstorm knocks out power for at least 83,000 people in Western Washington

83,000people at least lost power in Western Washington Saturday night

Seattle City Light reported its outages around 9 p.m. Saturday.

Source: The Seattle Times

If you lost power overnight, you had company. At least 83,000 people lost power Saturday night in Western Washington, including over 46,000 Seattle City Light customers and over 27,000 customers.

Clallam County PUD reported another 7,000 outages along the Strait of Juan de Fuca, and Grays Harbor County PUD had 3,000 more. Gusts hit 69 mph in Hoquiam, according to the National Weather Service.

Seattle City Light reported the most outages Saturday night

Source: The Seattle Times

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Seattle City Light46,000
Puget Sound Energy27,000
Clallam County PUD7,000
Grays Harbor PUD3,000
  • Wind advisory: in effect until 4 a.m. Sunday
  • Forecast gusts in greater Seattle: 40 to 50 mph
  • Forecast sustained winds: 20 to 30 mph
  • Ferries: Port Townsend-Coupeville paused for rough seas

Utilities saw this one coming. "We do have extra crews on staff this weekend because of the forecast," Snohomish County PUD spokesperson Erica Keene told KIRO 7.

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Thousands march in Auburn's 61st annual Veterans Parade and Observance

If you missed it, hundreds of spectators lined Main Street in downtown Auburn Saturday morning to honor service members. Veterans carried flags for each branch of the military, and photos of fallen service members were displayed along the route.

Auburn's parade drew about 4,000 people across 120 entries

4,000
people took part, organizers reported
120
unique entries in the parade
61st
annual parade and observance

Source: FOX 13 Seattle

Auburn has hosted the event since 1965. "I'm married to a veteran, so this is really special so the kids can see what the soldiers did for our country," said Nicole Bendickson, whose daughter took part.

1965year Auburn began hosting the parade

Organizers consider it one of the largest parades of its kind in the United States.

Source: FOX 13 Seattle

Want to mark Veterans Day closer to Tacoma? UW Tacoma is hosting a Veterans Appreciation Ceremony and Dinner for its veteran and military-connected community.

  • When: Tue., Nov. 10, 5-7 p.m.
  • Where: Tacoma Art Museum
  • Cost: free, but registration is required

News Notes

Bird flu

Bird flu was detected at a commercial poultry facility in Pierce County, the state Department of Agriculture and announced Thursday without naming the facility. No human cases have been identified at the facility, and health officials say the risk to the general public is "very low." KOMO

Polar bear

Six-year-old Laerke moved from Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium to the Saint Louis Zoo and arrived Thursday. She'll join almost-four-year-old Kallu, though the two might not be seen together in the habitat until sometime next year. KIRO 7 News Seattle

Sounder

Headed to the Seahawks-Cardinals game today? Sound Transit is running three S Line trains from Pierce and King counties to King Street Station, plus two N Line trains from Snohomish County. Kickoff is 1:25 p.m. KIRO 7 News Seattle

Football

Two-time defending 4A champion Sumner beat Stadium 45-10 Friday night at Sunset Chev Stadium, scoring four third-quarter touchdowns after a slow start. VarsityWA

Sumner beat Stadium 45-⁠10 in the state play-in

  • Stadium10
    Sumner45
    FinalClass 4A Round of 32 state play-in, Friday night

Source: VarsityWA

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Around Washington

School bond

Highline Public Schools' $595.4 million construction bond stood at 63.62% approval in Friday's unofficial returns, above the 60% it needs to pass. A separate $48 million technology levy also leads. The Waterland Blog

Highline's school bond leads with 63.62% approval

63.62%Approval for the $595.4 million bond in Friday's unofficial returns

Source: The Waterland Blog

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Approval for the $595.4 million bond in Friday's unofficial returns63.62%
Needed to pass60.00%

I-5 lanes

Drivers should expect lane closures on I-5 in the Kent area beginning Mon., Nov. 9. iLoveKent

Football

Federal Way beat West Seattle 54-0 on Nov. 6 to advance to the state tournament for the third time since 2022. Renton Reporter

Boeing retirees

One Des Moines couple in Boeing's Aetna Medicare Advantage plan will see premiums rise from around $120 a month to over $630 next year, an increase of more than 400%. The Seattle Times

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Glass Fest Northwest brings a visiting artist to the Hot Shop at the Museum of Glass on Monday, Nov. 9. Dan Friday is a member of the Lummi Nation and a Skagit Valley-based artist, and he'll be working in the Hot Shop. Molten glass makes a fine show on a rainy Monday. Glowing stuff, good.

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Daily Tacomato me · Sun., Nov. 86:00 a.m.

Windstorm knocks out power for 83,000+ in Western Washington

Plus, Auburn's Veterans Parade drew about 4,000 marchers on Saturday.

The TLDR

  1. At least 83,000 people lost power in Saturday night's windstorm
  2. About 4,000 people took part in Auburn's Veterans Parade
  3. Bird flu found at a Pierce County poultry facility
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