Nicholas Deshais

spokane, washington, united states

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Transportation reporter at major metro daily newspaper. Experienced journalist with a demonstrated history of breaking news, explaining complicated topics and working in the newspaper industry. Former editor of an award-winning altweekly. Skilled in News Writing, Headline Writing, Breaking News, Editing, and Journalism. Strong media and communication professional with a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) focused in Non-fiction writing, History, Mathematics from Portland State University. Adjunct professor at Gonzaga University and Eastern Washington University. Completed graduate level urban planning courses at UCLA, University of Michigan and University of Oregon.

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WA lawmakers agree on the need for roadwork - not how to pay for it

Broken roads, old ferries and devastation left by December’s storms are top of mind for the Democratic and Republican leaders on the Legislature’s transportation committees. That’s where the agreement ends. Washington state legislators see a tough couple ... See more

seattletimes.com•Nicholas Deshais•Jan 9, 2026

Ferry terminal repairs in Mukilteo hinder sailings

An underwater wall of the Mukilteo ferry terminal damaged by a hard landing in 2022 is finally being fixed, work that will shut down sailings between Mukilteo and Clinton for hours over many days through February. Repairs will be done to the terminal’s le... See more

seattletimes.com•Nicholas Deshais•Jan 8, 2026

WA Gov. Ferguson's ferry plan tested by three broken boats | The Seattle Times

Old boats break. For Washington State Ferries, this inescapable fact was no truer than during the first three days of the New Year. The state fleet — already operating on a thin margin when even one broken boat can throw off sailing schedules — is missing... See more

seattletimes.com•Nicholas Deshais•Jan 6, 2026

Highway 2 west end to Stevens Pass to reopen as early as Sunday | The Seattle Times

After a nearly three-week shutdown of 50 miles of Highway 2, Gov. Bob Ferguson said Tuesday the west end of the road to Stevens Pass would reopen as early as Sunday. The announcement from Skykomish follows a partial reopening of the mountain road over Ste... See more

seattletimes.com•Nicholas Deshais•Dec 30, 2025

Potholes to bike lanes: what Seattle transportation crews got done in 2025

The end of the year is a good time to reflect on days past, but instead of counting your blessings, how about tallying the number of potholes city road workers filled this year? This year wasn’t only defined by the headline-generating extension of the reg... See more

seattletimes.com•Nicholas Deshais•Dec 29, 2025

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Bachelor Of Science, History, Mathematics at Portland State UniversityGraduated: 2007

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WA lawmakers agree on the need for roadwork - not how to pay for it

Ferry terminal repairs in Mukilteo hinder sailings

WA Gov. Ferguson's ferry plan tested by three broken boats | The Seattle Times

Highway 2 west end to Stevens Pass to reopen as early as Sunday | The Seattle Times

Potholes to bike lanes: what Seattle transportation crews got done in 2025

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WA lawmakers agree on the need for roadwork - not how to pay for it

Ferry terminal repairs in Mukilteo hinder sailings

WA Gov. Ferguson's ferry plan tested by three broken boats | The Seattle Times

Highway 2 west end to Stevens Pass to reopen as early as Sunday | The Seattle Times

Potholes to bike lanes: what Seattle transportation crews got done in 2025