Natalie Portman’s Shaved Head was always on borrowed time, what with the lawsuit-baiting name and everything. When it closed up shop and relaunched as Brite Futures, frontman Luke Smith told me it was because, well, the future looked so bright. The sun has set on this party-starting dance band, but the future remains bright indeed for its talented musicians. CHRIS KORNELIS
Transit riders will be able to pay fares with credit, debit cards
A new Tap to Pay feature by One Regional Card for All (ORCA) will allow transit riders to use credit…
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Steve Hunter • February 19, 2026 1:57 pm
King County reports fewest shootings since before the pandemic
The county saw a decrease in shootings and a change in the demographics.
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Joshua Solorzano • February 19, 2026 9:00 am
Study shows top crash-prone intersections in King County
King County is home to 11 of the 30 most crash-prone intersections in the state, according to a study by…
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Drew Dotson • February 18, 2026 2:52 pm
