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Unregistered Sri Lankan nursing home lies in ruins as toll from deadly fire rises to 13

The death toll from a fire at an unregistered nursing home in western Sri Lanka has risen to 13.

Sapphic social media personality plans Queer, crafty summer camp on Whidbey Island

Summer camp holds a sacred place in the hearts and minds of many Queer people, especially in the Pacific Northwest. For many in the LGBTQIA+ community, it was the first experience with freedom, a chance to explore identities, and a week to slow down, enjoy nature, do some crafting, and make lifelong memories. Unfortunately, for many, the magic of summer camp ends with childhood. However, one community organizer and craft enthusiast is working to recreate the magic for adults across the West Coast. Natalie K

GPS Leads Driver Into Mount Baker Light Rail Station. Plus, How To Keep Beloved Local Businesses Open

Today on City Cast Seattle, a Utah woman drove her Mazda up the light rail tracks and into Mount Baker Station. Host Jane C. Hu explores this bizarre transit incident with guest Meron Menghistab, co-founder of CHUM News, and contributor Lex Vaughn, founder of The Needling. They ask, how did she get that far, and what can we do to prevent this from happening again? Meron also brings CHUM’s new report on lessons learned from the shuttering of three beloved local businesses: Columbia City Ale House, Waterwheel Lounge, and Shanty Tavern. The three discuss what the city can do to better support local businesses in the long run and what role individuals play in a healthy local economy. Then, it’s time for weekend recommendations, which include DJ sets on the Seattle/Bainbridge ferry to celebrate Washington State Ferries’ 75th anniversary, as well as Gays Eating Garlic Bread in the Park.  Learn more about the sponsors of this episode: Travel Dundee Seattle Art Museum Argosy Cruises Want to get in touch? Follow us @CityCastSeattle on Instagram, or email us at [email protected]. You can also call or text us at 206-880-3931. For more Seattle news, make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter, City Cast Seattle. Support City Cast Seattle by becoming a member: membership.citycast.fm/seattle Looking to advertise on City Cast Seattle? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise.

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After Hours: Seattle Opera visionary dies

Speight Jenkins, the longtime general director who transformed Seattle Opera into one of the nation's leading opera companies, died Saturday at age 89.

Steampunk festival creates an unlikely capital for Victorian style and sci-fi oddity in New Zealand

The woman in the pink frock coat announced herself as steam curled from a strange brass contraption on her back.

Alliance pays over $13M for Vulcan dirt, with 384 Renton units to start ‘immediately'

In Renton, the status of Kennydale Gateway, with 384 units planned, had been listed as pending for many months — then flipped to “under contract.” This week came the $13.8 million land sale to Broadstone East Lake Washington Owner LLC, which is associated with Alliance Residential.

Bellevue automotive buildings sell for over $7M

A commercial property at 13910 N.E. 20th St. sold this week for just over $7.2 million, according to King County records.

McKinstry and Hermanson join team for $1.74B Harborview expansion

H&M Harborview JV (H&M), a joint venture between McKinstry and Hermanson, has been selected as the mechanical and plumbing design-build partner for the upcoming major expansion of Harborview Medical Center on First Hill.

Egypt unveils a striking trove of ancient artifacts as the country tries to boost tourism industry

rchaeologists unearthed a set of ancient artifacts in Egypt including Pharaonic funerary furniture, remains of a Roman basilica and a marble head of Aphrodite, the ancient Greek goddess of love and beauty.

Green Lake brew pub looks to summer opening

Who today remembers the little old Green Lake Baskin-Robbins ice cream shop? It operated for decades at 7110 East Green Lake Drive N., facing west to the park.

Auto Row site for Bellevue medical offices grows in size

As the DJC first reported in April, medical facility specialist PMB is planning a new building on Bellevue's fast disappearing Auto Row.