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The Roundup: Meet the Grand Marshal Who's Making History

In this week's edition of The Roundup, Mike Davis talks to De Aunt'e Damper about being the first Seattle Pride Parade Grand Marshal who's a Black man from Seattle.

Seattle Rezones Rainier Beach Site, But Affordable Housing Remains Years Away

Rainier Beach gained new zoning capacity for affordable housing, yet no housing project is currently on the horizon. Here's what's planned for the site now.

Phinney Farmers Market Returns Friday for Opening Day of the 2026 Season

The Phinney Farmers Market returns this Friday, June 5, kicking off another season of fresh produce, local food, family activities, and community gathering in PhinneyWood. The market takes place every […]

Celebrate Pride 2026, South End Style

Looking for Pride plans beyond downtown? Our guide rounds up South Seattle's biggest LBGTQIA+ celebrations, from White Center and Columbia City to Georgetown, Hillman City, and beyond.

Early-bird Summer Beer Taste tickets now on sale

Early-bird tickets for the PNA’s Summer Beer Taste: Beer Cup 2026 are now on sale! Save $5 off regular ticket prices from now until June 10. Also, new this year […]

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.

Taproot Theatre offers Summer Acting Camps for young performers in PhinneyWood

Families looking for creative summer activities for kids and teens can now register for summer acting camps and classes at Taproot Theatre Company, with a special offer available for new […]

OPINION | To the Class of 2026: Your Actions Can Help Shape Our Future

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.

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.”

Sip into summer with two special wine events at Doe Bay Wine Co.

Wine lovers have a pair of exciting opportunities coming up at Doe Bay Wine Co. in PhinneyWood, featuring visiting winemakers, new releases, and some exceptional summer sipping. Meet Washington Winemaker […]