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10/01/2026 · Port Townsend

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Family Discovers Mother's Involvement in Romance Scam

A woman discovered her mother was engaged in a romance scam after noticing unusual financial transactions. The family worked to disengage the mother from the fraudulent relationship, which involved significant financial transfers.

10/01/2026
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Secretary Rubio Details Digital Passport Application and Redesigned Document

Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced plans to digitize the passport application process and unveiled a redesigned U.S. passport. The new system will allow first-time applicants to complete the entire process online, beginning next year. The 2028 passport features a prominent American Eagle design.

10/01/2026

Politics

California Billionaire Tax Proposal Reflects Democratic Party Debate

A proposed tax on billionaires in California has sparked debate among Democrats. The initiative seeks to address wealth inequality, prompting conversations about the party's future economic direction. This proposal carries potential national implications.

10/01/2026

Local News

Federal Agencies Scale Back El Niño Research Efforts

Federal agencies are not intensifying research efforts for the current El Niño to the degree seen in 2015. This decision comes as El Niño conditions develop and influence weather patterns globally. The 2015 El Niño corresponded with significant weather events, including record rainfall in South Carolina.

10/01/2026

Sports

UConn, South Carolina Set for November Basketball Showcase

UConn and South Carolina will meet again on November 26 at the Mohegan Sun Arena as part of the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame Women's Showcase. This game follows their previous Final Four matchup. UCLA will also play St. John's at the event.

10/01/2026

Sports

Cavaliers Secure Overtime Victory Against Pistons, Take 3-2 Series Lead

The Cleveland Cavaliers defeated the Detroit Pistons 117-113 in overtime, taking a 3-2 series lead in their Eastern Conference semifinal matchup. Cade Cunningham led Detroit with 39 points and nine assists. Cleveland can advance in Game 6 on Friday.

10/01/2026

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Issue a request for qualifications (RFQ) for Lewis County's Fire Alarm Engineering project

Issue a request for qualifications (RFQ) for Lewis County's Fire Alarm Engineering project. Responses must be submitted online through the County's procurement portal, OpenGov (https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/lewiscountywa), by 2 p.m. October 30, 2 Please see the attached notice. Posted: October 08, 2026

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KC Script Portal Alert!

KC Script Portal Alert! On Saturday, October 10th from 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM (Pacific Time), our payment vendor will perform scheduled maintenance. During this time, you may experience brief downtime or intermittent issues when paying with a debit or credit card. Online services that do not require payment or paid with an alternative payment method should not be impacted. A login is required to access any of these services. Creating an account is free and easy to set up. Click on the

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King County Property Tax Online Payment System Update

Property Taxes King County recently switched to a new payment system. Online payments are subject to a service fee. King County does not receive any portion of this fee. The fees may vary based on the chosen payment method. eCheck ($0.55 flat fee) Credit, Debit cards and PayPal (2.35%, $2.00 fee minimum) International Credit cards (3.95%, $2.00 fee minimum) Treasury Operations Location King Street Center 201 South Jackson Street #710 Seattle, WA 98104 Hours Monday through Friday 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM Phone 206-263-2890 TTY Relay: 711 Customer Service Property Tax Information and Customer Service 206-263-2890 [email protected] Mobile Homes/Commercial Personal Property 206-263-2844 [email protected] Maintenance Assessment Management Systems Local Improvement Districts 206-263-1893 [email protected] Tax Foreclosures 206-263-2649 [email protected]

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Public Hearing Regarding Proposed Ordinance to Regulate Unpermitted Mobile Food Vending Units

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Issue a request for qualifications (RFQ) for Lewis County's Fire Alarm Engineering project

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