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Off to the Wiener Dog Races

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Off to the Wiener Dog Races

GIFs from this weekend’s canine competition at Emerald Downs.

Council May Be Locked-In to Secretly Negotiated Police Contract

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Council May Be Locked-In to Secretly Negotiated Police Contract

The final vote on the police contract will be public, but it’s arguably just for show.

Mayor, Police Chief, Community Members Respond to Police Killings in Dallas

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Mayor, Police Chief, Community Members Respond to Police Killings in Dallas

“One of the things I know is violence begets violence. We can’t continue to hurt one another.”

As Vigil Turns to Protest, Words of Love, Anger and Solutions

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As Vigil Turns to Protest, Words of Love, Anger and Solutions

“Oversight for all people is necessary. We’re offering healing for the community.”

Anti-Trans Ballot Measure Fails to Get Enough Signatures

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Anti-Trans Ballot Measure Fails to Get Enough Signatures

The Just Want Privacy campaign did not, in the end, get enough support to make the ballot.

Murray Reacts to Police Shootings, Defends Secret Police Negotiations

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Murray Reacts to Police Shootings, Defends Secret Police Negotiations

‘We cannot let this gulf of distrust divide us and continue to cause us fear.’

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Seattle Council Reacts to Latest Police Shootings of Black Men

It’s not clear how this will impact the impending Seattle police contract.

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Another Hate Bashing on Capitol Hill; Victim Uses Safe Space

No data exists about how much the widely adopted program is actually used.

Meet the Viral Videomakers Bringing Humanity to Your News Feed

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Meet the Viral Videomakers Bringing Humanity to Your News Feed

The team at Cut will make you feel and make you think and maybe make themselves some money…

We the People Won’t Discriminate

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We the People Won’t Discriminate

Backers of the “Bathroom Bill” have till Friday to submit nearly 300,000 signatures. But there’s strong evidence Washington…

Is A.I. Smarter Than a Fifth Grader? No. Nor a Fourth Grader.

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Is A.I. Smarter Than a Fifth Grader? No. Nor a Fourth Grader.

The grunt work of teaching computers to think.

The Lightsaber Kids, Pyro Goths, and Iridescent Dads of Seattle Fourth of July

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The Lightsaber Kids, Pyro Goths, and Iridescent Dads of Seattle Fourth of July

Freedom isn’t free, but these amazing Lake Union fireworks GIFs are.

Nearly a Year After Donnie Chin’s Death, Murray Announces ID Safety Plan

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Nearly a Year After Donnie Chin’s Death, Murray Announces ID Safety Plan

The action plan comes after the recommendations of a Public Safety Task Force, which was formed last year…

Crowds at Rattlesnake Lake trailhead. Photo courtesy Mountains to Sound Greenway Trust.

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Where Are the Public Transit Options for Seattle’s Overcrowded Trailheads?

We’re investing big bucks to make it easier for people to drive to trailheads. But good luck finding…

Pot Patient Database Ready In Nick of Time

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Pot Patient Database Ready In Nick of Time

Yesterday was the last day state authorities said they’d tolerate unlicensed dispensaries.

Little Drama, Lots of Doubts as Washington’s Medical Marijuana Industry Goes Dark

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Little Drama, Lots of Doubts as Washington’s Medical Marijuana Industry Goes Dark

It’s not yet clear how many patients will switch to licensed stores, versus going underground.

Pot Patient Database Still Not Ready on Eve of Full Regulation, DOH Warns

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Pot Patient Database Still Not Ready on Eve of Full Regulation, DOH Warns

Patients may lose medical access for an indeterminate amount of time.

8 Key Quotes From a Homeless Seattle Man’s AMA

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8 Key Quotes From a Homeless Seattle Man’s AMA

Joe Bernstein, freelance writer and homeless Seattle resident, answered questions about homeless encampments, what makes Seattle his home,…

Assphalt: The Anti-Transit Snake Oil That Is the Self-Driving Car

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Assphalt: The Anti-Transit Snake Oil That Is the Self-Driving Car

Back in the ’50s, futurists had us all convinced that we’d be flying around in helicopters.

Joe Bernstein, a Homeless Man in Seattle, to Participate in Reddit AMA This Afternoon

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Joe Bernstein, a Homeless Man in Seattle, to Participate in Reddit AMA This Afternoon

The AMA is part of today’s #SEAHomeless media blitz.