News
As Legal Weed Sucks Up Energy, an Industry Searches for Solutions
With the weed market in full bloom, increased demand on the energy grid is causing concern.
Film
‘Thelma’ Delivers a Scandinavian Version of the Devil You Know
The latest from Joachim Trier borrows liberally from its inspiration and finds its terror in the smaller moments.
Film
Falling in Love With ‘Jane’
A fawning documentary gives us an uncritical look at a remarkable icon.
Arts & Culture
A Critical Review of the Gingerbread Village
The Sheraton has re-imagined Seattle in candy and cookies. But did they get it right?
Arts & Culture
A Trump-Fueled Take on Stravinsky, the Sequim Gay Men’s Chorus, and the K2 of Piano Concertos
The week’s best arts and entertainment.
News
Seattle Coalition Appeals Zoning Changes
The 26-group coalition filed an appeal against proposed upzoning that aims to increase housing affordability.
News
It’s Not the NBA, but Professional Basketball Is on Its Way
A former Microsoft exec has bought into a new league with former SuperSonic Freddie Brown as a supporter.
Arts & Culture
The Seattle Photo Business That Saw Santa and Started a Tradition
Arthur & Associates claims to be the first to take portraits of children with department store Santas.
News
King County Judge Rules Against Seattle Income Tax
The judgment sets up an appeal to the state Supreme Court.
News
Mayor Signs Retirement Savings Plan Into Law
Along with signing the City budget, the mayor also put into motion the nation’s first city-faciliated, privately-administered retirement…
Opinion
Want to Fight Sexual Harassment and Discrimination? Unionize.
In this #MeToo moment, researchers at University of Washington are setting the example.
News
Increased Caseloads Plague King County’s Mental Health Court
The Involuntary Treatment Act Court has seen its cases double in the last decade and the staff can’t…
News
City Budget Includes Funding for Georgetown-South Park Trail
Tired of feeling like islands, South Park and Georgetown residents pushed the city for greater connectivity between the…
Arts & Culture
The Comedian and the Cellist, Lynch’s Little Christmas, and Sia at the Science Center (Sorta)
The week’s best arts and entertainment.
Film
A Visual Marvel, ‘The Breadwinner’ Is a Little Too Heavy-Handed
The lessons in Cartoon Saloon’s latest are valuable ones, but the story suffers because of them.
News
Former Army Base Could Address School District’s ‘Capacity Crisis’
The city and Seattle Public Schools entered into an agreement on Monday to plan for new schools and…
News
Is the State Transportation Commission Irrelevant?
A report says the citizen panel often is ignored, and its duties overlap with the Transportation Department.
News
Family of Burien Man Killed by Police Calls Inquest Process a Whitewash
Tommy Le was shot by officers who believed he posed a threat. That’s just one side of the…
News
Covington Man Charged for Threatening Seattle Church
The King County Prosecuting Attorney’s office charged a 25-year-old man for emailing pastors: “Time to engage the artillery…
News
Income Tax Hearing Brings a Big Crowd and Few Surprises
A decision is likely to come before Thanksgiving.