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Rising above the risk: Westport breaks ground on Washington's newest tsunami refuge

My Northwest | Seattle

Oct 3, 2026

The city of Westport broke ground Saturday on what will become Washington state's latest tsunami-safe location: a new vertical evacuation tower. The new tower will stand on what is…

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Rising above the risk: Westport breaks ground on Washington's newest tsunami refuge

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