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King County Transportation District nears finalizing new sales tax

Board members agree cities should receive a portion of the $100 million in expected revenue, but are now debating minimum and maximum amounts.

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Cascade PBS Ideas Festival coming to Fremont on June 6

The Cascade PBS Ideas Festival is set to take place in Fremont on Saturday, June 6, bringing together journalists, lawmakers, authors, and cultural figures for a day of discussions on ... Read more

World Cup vs. Seattle area traffic | Cartoon by Frank Shiers

This cartoon by Frank Shiers references how road construction will be limited when the World Cup comes to town.

Free summer concerts return to the Ballard Locks

The free summer concert series has returned to the Ballard Locks, with performances scheduled throughout the summer. All Ballard Locks concerts are free, but donations are suggested and help pay ... Read more

Final 2 victims recovered from site of southwest WA mill implosion

The two remaining victims who went missing after a chemical tank implosion in Longview, Washington earlier this week have been recovered, raising the confirmed death toll to 11.

L7’s last North American hurrah isn’t about nostalgia

“The cost of a tour bus is like a down payment on a house.”

New murals bring color to the Ballard Brewery District

The Ballard Brewery District is home to several new murals. The project to beautify the Ballard Brewery District started in mid-May, when a collection of local artists was commissioned to ... Read more

Black and Brown Youth in the South End Find Their Voices Through Spoken-Word Poetry

Barn Owl Vintage Goods opening in former Tactics location on Ballard Ave

Barn Owl Vintage Goods is returning to Ballard, with plans to open a new location in the former Second Ascent/Tactics space at 5209 Ballard Ave NW. Owner Josh Dand told ... Read more

Local businesses urged to apply for federal flood funds by June 10

In the wake of the damage caused by the Dec. 2026 atmospheric rivers and flooding, it is important to remember that June 10 is the deadline for those impacted by these events to apply for federal assistance programs, including the Small Business Administration, which are loans that can by applied to personal or business-related losses not covered by insurance or FEMA funding.

Ox Burger is now at Fair Isle Brewing taproom

The popular Lao burger joint Ox Burger is now available at Fair Isle Brewing (936 NW 49th St). Ox Burger, which is located at 1523 E Madison St, is an ... Read more