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Crown Hill underpass mural completed after weeks of community collaboration

A new mural now brightens the 8th Avenue NW underpass at Holman Road, marking the completion of a community art project that brought together youth artists, neighborhood volunteers, and local ... Read more

Where to Celebrate Juneteenth in South Seattle and Beyond

Celebrate Juneteenth with block parties, pop-up markets, live music, family activities, and community gatherings centering Black joy across the South End and beyond.

Wow weekend guests with these waterfront activities | Meanderings by Mindy Stern

Sooner or later, you’ll get the call. “I’m coming to Seattle, would love to see you.” Whether it’s your favorite niece or a college friend you haven’t seen in decades, you’ll find yourself hosting out of town guests who know little about our region and are eager for you to act as tour guide. What to do? Here are a few suggestions to make their trip memorable and your life easy. Well, easier, because you’ll be having fun too.

Ballard power outage traced to equipment failure, Seattle City Light says

More than 3,000 Seattle City Light customers in Ballard and surrounding North Seattle neighborhoods lost power Monday, according to utility officials. The outage began Monday morning and affected customers from ... Read more

These new Washington state laws took effect June 11

Over 200 new Washington state laws took effect June 11.

Seattle shines bright as World Cup kicks off

Belgium and Egypt played the first of six games in Seattle and set the tone for tournament.

Fremont Fair and Solstice Parade 2026: Here’s what to know

The annual Fremont Fair and Fremont Solstice Parade are set to return to Fremont on June 20 and 21. The two-day event will feature a craft market, food and drink ... Read more

Fish ladder viewing area at Ballard Locks closed for repairs

The fish ladder viewing area is closed today for repairs. In an announcement on social media, representatives from the Ballard Locks say that crews will be working on repairing part ... Read more

Black and Brown Birders Find Community and Wellness in the South End

What starts with spotting eagles and hawks becomes something deeper: Black and Brown birders across the South End are finding healing, belonging, and wonder outdoors.

King County Transportation District approves new sales tax in close vote

The 0.1% tax will fund the county’s Roads and Services Division and sends tens of thousands, if not millions, to local jurisdictions for transportation projects.

Ballard weekly events roundup: June 15 – 21

Here’s your weekly events roundup for June 15 – 21 in Ballard. Plenty of reasons to get out of the house this week, with plenty of World Cup watch parties ... Read more

COLUMN | Remembering Tyjon Stewart and Tra'Veiah Houfmuse on Graduation Day at Rainier Beach High School