This could be the last time, so why not give the gift of a ticket to the The Rollings Stones’ May concert? Photo by Raph_PH/Wikimedia Commons

Arts & Culture

Seattle Arts Gift Guide 2018

Get that last-minute shopping done with these books, albums, tickets, and more.

Minus the Bear is Ready to Hibernate

Music

Minus the Bear is Ready to Hibernate

After 17 years of influential innovation, the Seattle rock band prepares to say goodbye.

The Ride2 transit app will offer on-demand rides to and from West Seattle starting on Dec. 17. Courtesy of King County Metro

News

Climate Action Coalition Urges City to Respond to Seattle Squeeze

MASS asks the city to prioritize reducing traffic and increasing pedestrian safety ahead of the Alaskan Way Viaduct’s…

Brandi Carlile Notches Six Grammy Nominations

Music

Brandi Carlile Notches Six Grammy Nominations

Fellow Seattleites Alice in Chains, the late Chris Cornell, and the Seattle Symphony also are up for awards.

State Supreme Court Strikes Down I-27; King County Will Pursue Safe Consumption Sites

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State Supreme Court Strikes Down I-27; King County Will Pursue Safe Consumption Sites

The decision upholds a court ruling keeping the anti-consumption site initiative off the ballot.

Seattle’s Hockey Team And Stadium Are On Their Way

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Seattle’s Hockey Team And Stadium Are On Their Way

Key Arena renovations will be completed without the use of public funding

Andrea Bernard, Allycea Weil, and Phoenix Johnson (left to right) are Licton Springs K-8 parents who want their kids to stay in the Native-centered program. Photo by Melissa Hellmann

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Licton Springs K-8 Parents Dismayed by Potential School Move

The PTO says children have benefited from the Native-centered program, and that transferring the pupils would disrupt their…

Seattle Municipal Court’s warrant outreach event on Nov. 30, 2017. Photo by Melissa Hellmann

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Seattle Takes Steps to Quash Warrants

City Attorney attempts to address inequities in criminal justice system and enhance public safety.

Stripping the Mariners for Parts

Sports

Stripping the Mariners for Parts

How Jerry Dipoto’s radical rebuild feels like an emotionless venture capital operation.

The King County Courthouse. File photo

News

King County Council Acknowledges Report on Juvenile Solitary Confinement

Report also says youth of color face a disproportionate amount of disciplinary measures

Hopefully the Stanley Cup will get a view of Mount Rainier soon. Photo by StanleyCupYosemiteVisit/Flickr

Sports

The NHL Is Officially Coming to Seattle

Seattle’s professional hockey team will lace up the skates in 2021 after the league unanimously approved its expansion…

Federal Way Megachurch Slapped With Another Sexual Exploitation Lawsuit

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Federal Way Megachurch Slapped With Another Sexual Exploitation Lawsuit

Lawsuit calls for removal of Casey and Wendy Treat, and CFO, from church leadership roles.

While King County Metro has been testing out several trial electric buses since since 2016, the agency aims to have a fully electric bus fleet by 2040. Photo by SounderBruce/Flickr

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Roundup: King County to Test Electric Buses; E-Waste Recycler Pleads Guilty to Fraud

A weekly recap of regional headlines

The Centralia Power Plant is a coal-burning plant owned by TransAlta which supplies 380 megawatts to Puget Sound Energy. It is located in Lewis County and slated to shut down by 2025. Aaron Kunkler/Staff Photo

News

National Report Outlines Climate Change’s Course For Northwest

More fires, floods and drought appear to be on their way for Washington state.

‘In the Heights’ captures a big city neighborhood buzz at Seattle Rep. Photo by Michael Brosilow

Arts & Culture

Hitting the ‘Heights’

Seattle Rep’s production of ‘In the Heights,’ Lin-Manuel Miranda’s pre-‘Hamilton’ musical, is an energetic romp.

Jerry Cornfield

Opinion

Even $50 Billion Can’t Pay Washington’s Bills

Fifty billion dollars.

<em>‘Land of the Sweets: The Burlesque Nutcracker’</em> is returns to the Triple Door for its 13th edition. Photo by Angela Sterling

Arts & Culture

Seattle Holiday Arts Traditions Power Rankings

Which annual events deliver the most joy to the world?

Mustafa Getahun and other Washington Federation of State Employees laundry workers picket University of Washington Medicine at Chateau Ste. Michelle Winery on May 17, 2018. Photo courtesy of the Washington Federation of State Employees

News

University of Washington Laundry Workers Feel Hung Out to Dry

The Rainier Valley facility’s imminent closure leaves over 100 people looking for new jobs.

Many consumers have the option to give special instructions to delivery drivers. Asking them to leave a package out of sight, may help prevent a crime of opportunity. Kailan Manandic, photo illustration

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Roundup: Police Prepare for Porch Pirates; Kirkland Fro-Yo Shop Faces Fallout for Calling Cops on Black Man

A weekly look at headlines from around the region

Leslie Massey claims she faced sexual assault and manipulation at the hands of Caleb Treat while she was a parishioner and staff member at Christian Faith. Haley Donwerth/staff photo.

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Families Speak Out as Federal Way Megachurch Faces Financial, Sexual Abuse Suit

Suit will include complaint of financial corruption, exploitation at Christian Faith Center.