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REVIEW | Where to Eat an Unforgettable Roadside Meal in Rainier Valley

Once visited by the late Anthony Bourdain, Rainier Restaurant has something special for summer weekend diners.

State gas tax going up by 1.1 cents to 56.5 cents per gallon

Washington state’s gas tax, already among the highest in the nation, is going up next week.

Event Calendar from June 26th Print Issue

ONGOING Trans-America Project – One Wan – July 11-18 in Seattle. Unique cultural project across the U.S., a traveling matcha and Japanese tea experience led by two sisters from Japan. […] The post Event Calendar from June 26th Print Issue first appeared on Seattle’s Japanese Community News – North American Post. The post Event Calendar from June 26th Print Issue appeared first on Seattle’s Japanese Community News – North American Post.

Nickelsville to Open Rainier Valley Tiny House Village After Long Delays

After years of delays and political battles, Nickelsville's Brighton Village will soon welcome its first residents, bringing 14 tiny homes and a self-governed shelter community to Rainier Valley.

2026 Seattle FIFA World Cup™ Schedule and More

2026 Seattle FIFA World Cup™ Schedule and More Know Before You Go In 10 languages: •  Arabic          •  Bosnian    •  Chinese  　 •  Dutch •  […] The post 2026 Seattle FIFA World Cup™ Schedule and More first appeared on Seattle’s Japanese Community News – North American Post. The post 2026 Seattle FIFA World Cup™ Schedule and More appeared first on Seattle’s Japanese Community News – North American Post.

WA child welfare deaths drop significantly after record year

Deaths and critical injuries among children in Washington’s child welfare system fell steeply in the first quarter of 2026, state officials reported June 24.

SPD May Slow Hiring in 2026 Amid Budget, Training Challenges

Seattle police hiring could slow despite rising officer numbers, as budget pressures and training bottlenecks reshape staffing plans that could affect response across neighborhoods, including the South End.

Speed camera fines to increase in work zones beginning July 1 | WSDOT

Infraction penalties have risen from $0 to $125; second and subsequent penalties remain at $248.

Discounts and a deciduous disaster | The Compleat Home Gardener

Also, tips on gravel gardens for a lower water bill.

Overwhelmed? It’s time to focus on just a few | In Focus

The temptation to block everything out is strong. Now’s not the time to bury your head in the sand.

COLUMN | In Rainier Beach, Not Every Gunshot Means Danger - But It Feels Like It

Caravan of Care Brings Free Health Services to Goodwill on Dearborn

From dental cleanings to ORCA card help, Evergreen Goodwill's outdoor resource fair on Dearborn aims to meet community needs in one place.