Washington

Business owners in Seattle’s CID report major sales drops during the 2026 World Cup as crowds flock to Pioneer Square instead.

Seattle Municipal Archives launches 'We the People of Seattle' exhibit at Municipal Tower to mark the U.S. semiquincentennial and civic history.

Rabbi Sholom Elishevitz saved his family and seven camp counselors from a Bellevue house fire caused by an electrical failure early Saturday morning.

A zoonotic parasite causing severe liver damage in humans is now established in the Pacific Northwest, with detections in Washington state foxes.

Recent research by author Julia Kuo uncovers the overlooked legacy of Chinese horticulturalist Ah Bing in Oregon’s agricultural history.

Seattle City Light starts a multi-block utility pole and line replacement in Gatewood, warning West Seattle residents of upcoming planned outages.

The 2026 Seattle Pride Parade filled downtown streets with a large-scale visual display of community solidarity and local artistic expression.

Seattle City Council evaluates a "do not solicit" registry to protect homeowners from lowball offers and predatory real estate calling tactics.

A business owner on Plymouth Road used real-time camera feeds to catch a suspect stealing pallets, leading to a swift arrest by Benton County deputies.

Longtime Seattle Public Library staffer Ken announces his retirement following a quarter-century of youth and adult services in the Southwest region.

Seattle debuts the Cherry Street Farm and Lab, using hydroponic technology to grow two acres' worth of food on a small Central District footprint.

Seattle faces rising pedestrian fatalities as residents and officials clash over car-free pilots and the implementation of the new shared streets law.

Chiefs forward Chase Harrington goes 36th overall to Calgary after a career-high 57-point season in the Western Hockey League.

West Seattle marks the first summer weekend with 36 community events ranging from the Seafair Pirates Landing to the Arts in Nature Festival.

SnapMatePhoto launches in Seattle as a marketplace for human photographers, countering the rise of AI-generated imagery and digital 'slop'.

Snoop Dogg brings the West Coast Takeover tour to Spokane's Numerica Veterans Arena on August 7, featuring Xzibit, Baby Bash, and the Luniz.

Seattle’s light rail and protected bike lanes provide a blueprint for efficient urban transit as World Cup crowds test the city's infrastructure.

Spokane Police seek witnesses for a life-threatening June 24 motorcycle crash at Monroe and Glass after reports of a second vehicle involvement.

Seattle Public Schools begins a two-year, $155.5 million modernization of Aki Kurose Middle School to increase capacity to 1,000 students by 2028.

Seattle World Cup organizers maintain 'Pride Match' plans for Egypt vs. Iran despite formal objections regarding cultural and religious values.

Former Spokane County Deputy Clay Hilton was cleared of second-degree assault and false swearing charges following a high-profile use-of-force trial.

The City of Bellevue launches a public participation initiative for its next two-year budget, focusing on massive transportation infrastructure growth.

The City of Bellevue confirms the third annual International Festival will return to Crossroads Park on August 8 with music, food, and dance.

Seattle faces an extended Heat Advisory through Wednesday as maritime transit returns to full capacity and SDOT restores traffic camera feeds.