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Reminder: E-motorcycles prohibited on King County trails | King County

The county wants to remind trail users to slow down and keep trail safe.

REVIEW | In Hillman City, a Menu that Spotlights Northern Mexico Includes a Surprise: Hot Dogs

Sweet Mary’s Cherries — New neighborhood fruit stand pops up on Capitol Hill’s 15th Ave E

There’s a new neighborhood fruit stand on 15th Ave E bringing some of the goodness of the Yakima Valley to Capitol Hill. A seasonal ...

No joke: Capitol Hill comedy club to close without new buyer

Two veterans of the Seattle comedy scene are looking for new energy and ownership for a Capitol Hill club. 15th Ave E? It’s kind of a funny place for comedy. Husband and husband team Rick Taylor and Chris Ferguson opened Club … Continue reading →

Citing fears about the Millionaire’s Tax, Hollingsworth proposes slicing back mayor’s early education spending priorities

Seattle City Council president and District 3 representative Joy Hollingsworth is proposing slicing back some key initiatives backed by Mayor Katie Wilson in the spending plan $1.3 billion voter-approved Families and Education levy. Wednesday, Hollingsworth introduced a series of proposed amendments … Continue reading →

Seattle won the World Cup, what did we learn?

Over the past four weeks, Seattle hosted six World Cup matches featuring teams from eight different countries. Fans from around the world traveled to Seattle to cheer on their team and enjoy the Pacific Northwest. Seattle stepped up to the challenge of hosting 750,000 visitors by implementing temporary changes to make their experiences as wonderful … Continue reading "Seattle won the World Cup, what did we learn?"

King County receives $1 million for rescue helicopter

King County is receiving more than $1 million of federal funding to upgrade its search-and-rescue helicopter.

2026 free concerts and movies in the park season begins on Capitol Hill

Capitol Hill summer is here. It is time for free concerts and movies in the park. This week brings the first of many free ...

Federal Way passes 1-year moratorium on data centers

Federal Way joins Seattle, Burien and other Washington cities, which have passed similar moratoriums.

Cook, Slaughter rulings protect the wealthy | In Focus

These SCOTUS decisions seem contradictory on their faces. However, they have a unified goal.

COLUMN | Why Was Tyran Stokes Presumed Guilty Over a 5-Second Video?

Glenn Nelson connects an unfounded amateur-standing complaint involving Rainier Beach’s star to the same rush to judgment that surrounded Brandon Roy at Garfield.

Back yard bounty tips | The Compleat Home Gardener

Jealous of those leafy greens at your local farmer’s market? Here’s some suggestions to starting your own vegetable garden.