One of the largest car manufacturers in the country recently announced that it will be opening a new office in downtown Seattle.
Dark highways and unmet justice: How Seattle is fighting back as Washington becomes #1 for copper theft Off patr Sat, 09/12/2026 - 3:20pm
Police have arrested a man on a murder charge in connection with the death of Tasia Fortune, a 29-year-old Black woman whose body was found hanging from a tree in Jackson, Mississippi, last month.
By Erica C. Barnett Tuesday, September 8 Greater Seattle: Late Press Conferences, On-Time Buses, Selfish Housing In this week’s column,… The post This Week on PubliCola: Building a Less “Fragile” Seattl...
By Erica C. Barnett Tuesday, September 8 Greater Seattle: Late Press Conferences, On-Time Buses, Selfish Housing In this week’s column,… The post This Week on PubliCola: Building a Less “Fragile” Seattl...
Tourism officials are urging visitors to adjust travel plans to one of Hawaii’s hardest-hit islands as residents and businesses recover from Hurricane Lowell.
Vehicles wrapped around the block as participants lined up to turn in weapons with no identification or registration required.
A 15-year-old boy was rescued this week after clinging for two days to a capsized boat in the Bering Sea off the coast of Alaska.
The Growth Management Hearings Board did find Seattle's environmental review inadequate in its scope, giving the City a year to study additional units initially left out of analysis. But the board tossed out arguments th...
The federal government's annual budget deficit reached $2 trillion after the first 11 months of fiscal year 2026, the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office (CBO) reported.
Sen. Mitch McConnell could be returning to the Senate soon, according to reports.
Yesterday, a coalition of transit advocates launched “Hop On Board!”, the official campaign urging Seattle voters to pass the renewal and expansion of the Seattle Transit Measure this November. Speakers at th...
Mayor Katie Wilson's office has formally responded to Seattle City Councilmember Bob Kettle’s demand for a written explanation regarding the forced resignation of former Police Chief Shon Barnes.
The U.S. Department of Energy on Friday issued its fourth emergency order requiring Washington’s only coal-burning power plant to stay open for another 90 days.
Station 64 in Federal Way is home to one of the authentic artifacts from all three crash sites of the September 11th attacks.
A data dump from Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson's office revealed texts on the day of the Bite of Seattle shooting, which killed three and injured several others at a packed food festival. Now, the Seattle Police Department ...
The World Trade Center Twin Towers were a focal point of the attacks of Sept. 11. The buildings were envisioned by architect Minoru Yamasaki, who was born and raised in Seattle. Journalist Knute “Mossback” Berger is an e...
Grammy-winning rapper Lil Durk was acquitted Friday on all charges alleging he orchestrated the revenge stalking and killing of a man in an ambush near the Beverly Center four years ago.
Weekend Service Impacts Route 44 will have stop #29217 NW Market Street & 11th Avenue NW (eastbound) closed from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, September 12 due to construction;...
In Seattle, city leaders honored the lives of the people impacted by the September 11th attacks during a memorial service.
A popular Seattle restaurant known for keeping its menu affordable says the math behind those prices is becoming increasingly difficult to make work.
Seattle firefighters, police, and city leaders held a remembrance ceremony Friday to honor the victims of the Sept. 11, 2001, terror attacks.
Nashville International Airport is one step closer to undergoing a name change honoring late country music icon Dolly Parton.
The county preserves local farmland by buying and selling agricultural development rights to developers in urban areas.
A suspect was arrested and two others were detained following a standoff in Seattle's Crown Hill neighborhood on Friday.
The Eater Seattle Heatmap aims to answer the question “Where should I eat right now?” for people trying to keep up with the city’s constantly changing dining landscape. It focuses on newer restaurants — typically opened ...
Hundreds of volunteers gathered inside Lumen Field on Friday to transform a day of remembrance into a massive effort to combat hunger across the region.
By Erica C. Barnett A comprehensive, 127-page report on the city’s business and taxing climate recommends that Seattle start taking… The post Report Recommends Diversifying Seattle Economy; Wilson’s Pla...
By Erica C. Barnett A comprehensive, 127-page report on the city’s business and taxing climate recommends that Seattle start taking… The post Report Recommends Diversifying Seattle Economy; Wilson’s Pla...
The Wizard of Oz becomes relevant once again.
Federal Way Police officers fatally shot a man Thursday evening, Sept. 10 outside the Commons Mall after he reportedly pointed a gun at officers.
Children’s finger light toys sold on Amazon have been recalled because they can cause serious injuries and death in children.
Amidst a backdrop of declining test scores in reading and math — and shaky post-pandemic recovery — the head of Washington state schools is foreshadowing a potential budget battle in Olympia when the new legislative sess...
The Route 40 Transit-Plus Multimodal Corridor Project is nearing completion, with crews working through a final list of construction tasks in Ballard and Fremont. The Route 40 Transit-Plus Multimodal Corridor ... Read mo...
Consumer Product Safety Commission officials said the Ricky Joy Sour Crush Rolling Liquid Candy Bottles were sold at various stores including Walmart between January 2023 and May 2026.
"Doing everything on screen is too much," the head of Seattle public schools said. But he hasn't committed to specific measures to reduce screen time yet.
The state schools chief says Washington is backsliding on its commitment to provide ample funding for basic education for its 1 million students.
Sweet Cubby Children’s Loungewear was recalled because the items pose a risk of serious injuries. The pajama sets were sold on Shein.com between June 2025 and May 2026.
A coalition of 38 regional business leaders delivered a letter Thursday urging Mayor Katie Wilson and Seattle City Council president and District 3 representative Joy Hollingsworth to adopt an immediate “100-day pu...
The Seattle Department of Neighborhoods has announced the fifth annual “Show Up, Seattle!” Day of Service, scheduled for Saturday, September 26th. As the department marks 35 years of community partnerships, t...
Here are updates on two Central District-area parks construction projects involving longer than expected timelines — and swimming. Medgar Evers Pool reopens after 10-month closure: On 23rd Ave’s Garfield High...
President Donald Trump marked the 25th anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks Friday at a Pentagon ceremony honoring the nearly 3,000 people killed when hijackers crashed planes into three sites across the country.
A new $100 million initiative has been launched to significantly cut maternal mortality rates and improve childbirth safety across the United States.
September is so full of restaurant news that it might just go into a food coma.
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U.S. diesel prices reached a record average of nearly $6.06 per gallon Friday as escalating fighting between the U.S. and Iran disrupted global oil supplies.
Lindsay Clancy’s lawyer is asking a judge to acquit her of killing her three kids in order to prevent a second murder trial.
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