Latest News

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.

Retrofit relocation? First Hill tenants push back on seismic work that would ‘evict the whole building’

By Brenna Gauchat Residents from the century-old John Winthrop Apartments on First Hill met last week in the Cal Anderson Shelter House community space to discuss the possibility they might be evicted. Alongside the Puget Sound Tenants Union and residents … Continue reading →

City begins installation of ‘recreation equipment for humans and their four-legged companions’ in Capitol Hill parks

Seattle Parks and Recreation has announced it will begin installing of “recreation equipment for humans and their four-legged companions” at five Capitol Hill parks: ...

A Seahawk and Amazon are building a 7-story affordable apartment building on Capitol Hill

A Capitol Hill development plan on ice since 2021 is ready to break ground as an affordable project backed by a development team that ...

Council notes: New recycling processing contract for Seattle, Social Housing Developer charter changes

The weekly full meeting of the Seattle City Council includes a vote a new contract for processing Seattle’s 215,000 to 220,000 tons of municipal ...

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.

Regional Homelessness Agency Says King County and Seattle Owe It $8 Million

By Erica C. Barnett Seattle and King County owe the King County Regional Homelessness Authority around $8 million, KCRHA associate… The post Regional Homelessness Agency Says King County and Seattle Owe It $8 Million appeared first on PubliCola.

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.

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

‘End of the line’ — Wall of Sound music shop closing on Capitol Hill

For nearly 40 years, Wall of Sound has offered a mix of new and used cassette, CD, and vinyl releases covering everything from avant-garde ...

Seattle could now be headed for 10.80% sales tax with 0.10% bump approved for county roads and 0.15% proposed for expanded transit service

King County transportation officials have approved a $100 million annual funding package to rescue the county’s crumbling unincorporated road system. The vote will bump up sales tax across the county including Seattle. It could also make it harder to pass … Continue reading →

This week in CHS history | Broadway Whole Foods closes, Stoup takes over Optimism Brewing, Ltd Edition Sushi debuts

Here are the top stories from this week in CHS history: 2025   No Kings, no arrests as 70,000 march from Cal Anderson Park The Broadway Whole Foods is, indeed, closing — UPDATE Seattle’s $17.45M overhaul of Pike and Pine connecting Capitol … Continue reading →