King County Council Approves Fossil Fuel Moratorium

News

King County Council Approves Fossil Fuel Moratorium

Six-month moratorium on new fossil fuel infrastructure was narrowly approved.

Chinese Tech Company Huawei Charged With Stealing Secrets From T-Mobile

News

Chinese Tech Company Huawei Charged With Stealing Secrets From T-Mobile

Alleged crimes took place at phone company’s Bellevue lab.

5 Entertaining Seattle Food Experiences in 2019

Eat Drink Toke

5 Entertaining Seattle Food Experiences in 2019

Here are five restaurants serving exceptional meals where the entertainment rivals the food.

Video Has Redmond Police Under Scrutiny

News

Video Has Redmond Police Under Scrutiny

Redmond police arrest man on skateboard after jaywalking, ‘failing to stop’

Freight Or Fire: King County’s Trash Problem

News

Freight Or Fire: King County’s Trash Problem

Should we ship away waste or build an incinerator?

At long last, Edgar Martinez’s waiting game is over. Photo by clare_and_ben/Flickr

Sports

Edgar Martinez Finally Makes the Hall of Fame

In his last year on the ballot, the Mariner legend and greatest designated hitter of all time gets…

Iosia Faletogo was fatally shot by police on Dec. 31, 2018. Photo via Facebook

News

Local Samoan Community Reacts to Fatal Police Shooting

Following the death of Iosia Faletogo, community leaders brainstorm creation of cultural home.

Seattle Public Schools superintendent finalist Denise Juneau served two terms as Montana Superintendent of Public Instruction. Photo by Melissa Hellmann

News

Parents and Students Weigh In on School District’s Strategic Plan

The draft proposal lists Seattle Public Schools’ priorities for the next three to five years.

South King County Coalition Targets Affordable Housing

News

South King County Coalition Targets Affordable Housing

Rent and housing increases have hit south end communities particularly hard.

Federal workers are welcome inside the walls of Benaroya Hall during the government shutdown. Photo by Brandon Patoc

Arts & Culture

Seattle Symphony and Seattle Opera Offer Free Tickets for Government Workers

You can’t shut down the arts.

Microsoft Will Invest $500 Million Toward Regional Housing

News

Microsoft Will Invest $500 Million Toward Regional Housing

The money will be used to subsidize and preserve low- and middle-income housing.

Seattle Set to Propose Eviction Reform

News

Seattle Set to Propose Eviction Reform

A forthcoming resolution follows the recommendations from a 2018 report.

On Being Trans: J Mase III Creates a Space to Feel Welcome

Music

On Being Trans: J Mase III Creates a Space to Feel Welcome

The Seattle artist hosts a three-day event at Gay City.

Exit Poll Indicates Washington Voters Still Support Climate Change Action

News

Exit Poll Indicates Washington Voters Still Support Climate Change Action

State environmental organizations’ poll points to continuing support for carbon-reducing measures.

NHL Commisioner Shares Vision During Seattle Visit

Sports

NHL Commisioner Shares Vision During Seattle Visit

Gary Bettman discussed the new franchise’s name, the city’s hockey infracture, and future All-Star Games.

Wikimedia Commons CFCF photo

News

Proposed Law Would Raise Age Limit For Tobacco Sales

State lawmakers cite health concerns over tobacco and vape products.

Members of the Tlingit and Haida Washington Chapter held a meeting between the Washington State Patrol and urban indigenous organizations on December 21, 2018 at Seattle’s Daybreak Star Indian Cultural Center. Photo by Melissa Hellmann

News

Urban Indigenous Communities Push for Action to Address Violence Against Women

A new law seeks to strength data collection on missing and murdered indigenous women.

Dembowski Selected to Chair King County Council

News

Dembowski Selected to Chair King County Council

Dembowski will take over the position from Joe McDermott, who served as chair for three years.

King County Considers Building 44,000 Affordable Housing Units By 2024

News

King County Considers Building 44,000 Affordable Housing Units By 2024

A report on housing released in December was accepted by the King County Council on Monday.

File photo

News

Seattle Braces for SR 99 Closure

Expect more congestion, longer commutes for next three weeks.