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As America Celebrates Its 250th, Smithsonian Leader Lonnie Bunch Treads A Fine Political Line

Lonnie Bunch, Secretary of the Smithsonian Institution, has curated "American Aspirations," an exhibition marking the nation's 250th anniversary. The display, featuring objects from across the Smithsonian's collections, explores the ideals, ambitions, and inherent contradictions that have shaped the United States, presenting the nation as a continuous work in progress.

Hantavirus-Exposed Cruise Passengers May Soon Be Allowed To Return Home But Must Remain Under 24/7 Watch

The US government has outlined new conditions for American passengers exposed to a unique hantavirus strain to complete their quarantine at home as early as Monday, requiring states to deploy 24/7 monitoring outside their residences for the final three weeks of the six-week isolation period.

Protect Yourself From Contagious Viruses With These Expert Tips

Experts identify measles, influenza, and Covid-19 as primary viral concerns, recommending consistent handwashing, comprehensive vaccination, and the use of N95 masks during periods of heightened viral activity as crucial protective measures.

Podcast: King County Seeks Residents To Shape Skyway And White Center Funding Decisions

King County is launching the next phase of its Participatory Budgeting process, seeking residents to join a Community Advisory Board. This board will design the 2026 Participatory Grantmaking process and develop community engagement strategies, ensuring historically marginalized communities have a meaningful voice in identifying local priorities.

Glossier store shutdown will include closure of Capitol Hill shop

Five years after it welcomed the international beauty brand’s post-pandemic revival of its global retail ambitions, the Pike/Pine business community is preparing for the exit of Glossier from 10th Ave. Neighborhood developer and property management firm Hunters Capital has begun … Continue reading →

Seattle Police rushed to find Capitol Hill college student after gun messages sparked mass shooting concerns

A college student living in a Capitol Hill apartment has been hospitalized and served with an Extreme Risk Protection Order after a tense search around Cal Anderson Park and Pike/Pine Tuesday afternoon after police say the student posted a picture … Continue reading →

Get your last ‘bump’ of caviar — Capitol Hill cocktail bar Laurel ready to pivot to something new

Kate Opatz continues to create special places to hang out on Capitol Hill. Not all of them work out. The final days for her tiny and very pretty Laurel won’t be the last for Opatz at E Howell and E … Continue reading →

As officials prepare to juggle light rail expansion plans, Seattle makes stand on Graham Street Station and Ballard

Some of the biggest questions for the next generation of public transit around Seattle could be answered Thursday afternoon as the Sound Transit board is slated to vote on changes to the “Sound Transit 3 System Plan” amid a projected … Continue reading →

This Year’s World Cup Is Testing The Public Health Playbook

The upcoming FIFA World Cup presents significant public health challenges, intensified by its unprecedented scale and the prevailing global health landscape. Concerns include the potential spread of measles, Ebola, and other infectious diseases, posing risks to both attendees and the wider public.

Inside The Justice Department’s Pursuit Of Trump’s 2020 Election Fraud Fixations

The Justice Department has initiated efforts to develop cases substantiating claims of 2020 election fraud, a directive from the White House. However, these endeavors have encountered significant roadblocks and internal resistance, including from Trump-appointed U.S. attorneys, and have not publicly revealed information that would challenge established findings of a non-fraudulent election.

‘The Ads Got To Me’: College-Age Adults Are Rushing To Prediction Market Sites. Addiction Experts Are Alarmed

The legal ability of 18-year-old high school seniors to engage in prediction market sites such as Kalshi and Polymarket, while simultaneously barred from most forms of legalized gambling, has prompted addiction experts and state regulators to raise concerns about a potential public health crisis.