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Auburn-Federal Way area man suspect in Seattle murder

The suspect allegedly shot a man in the back at a beer garden in Seattle.

Covington man faces charge for throwing rock at Hawaiian monk seal

A 38-year-old Covington man faces a federal criminal complaint charge for allegedly harassing and attempting to harass an endangered Hawaiian monk seal by throwing a large rock at the seal’s head, in violation of the Endangered Species Act and Marine Mammal Protection Act.

Auburn-Federal Way area man suspect in Seattle murder

The suspect allegedly shot a man in the back at a beer garden in Seattle.

Washington employers are looking for the exit | Commentary

Back in February, when the Association of Washington Business released a survey showing that nearly one in five Washington employers were looking to move business to another state — and almost half were considering moving their personal residences — it made headlines across the country.

King County homelessness program’s fate is unclear amid financial problems

The King County Council is demanding action in correcting the $45 million budget deficit of the King County Regional Homelessness Authority.

Nonprofit left with $300k bill in blame-game between state and contractor

Federal Way-based nonprofit Mission Africa has been left scrambling to make up for over $300,000 of promised reimbursement from a grant the state failed to pay.

Remembering missing and murdered loved ones on Red Dress Day

May 5 is recognized as the official Missing and Murdered Indigenous Persons (MMIP) Awareness Day, and in Seattle, Indigenous folks came from all over the South Sound to remember family members and friends who were taken too soon.

Legislative races to watch in WA

This year’s primary is Aug. 4, with the top two candidates advancing to the general election. Election Day is Nov. 3. Here’s a look at some of the notable legislative races taking shape across Washington.

More I-405 closures May 11-18

All lanes of northbound I-405 will be closed this weekend and overnight during the week.

SIFF reviews: “Under A Million Stars,” directed by Mercer Island’s Chezik Tsunoda

Directed by Chezik Tsunoda, who was one of the recipients of the 2025 Seattle International Film Festival Grant for Courageous Documentary Filmmaking, “Under A Million Stars” is the first documentary I have watched for this year’s SIFF and, unfortunately for the other docs, it has set the bar exceptionally high.

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An Eater’s Guide to Seattle

Seattle is nestled in one of the most beautiful regions of North America. On clear days, you can look west over Puget Sound to see the Olympic Mountains and east across Lake Washington to the Cascades. The metro area is home to immigrant communities from all over Asia as well as Mexico, Central America, Ethiopia, […]