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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.

National Nordic Museum to host free World Cup watch party for Norway vs. England

Ballard’s National Nordic Museum (2655 NW Market St) will open its doors Saturday for a free community watch party as Norway faces England in the quarterfinals of the 2026 FIFA ... Read more

Former Gravity Payments office space in Ballard proposed for 23 apartments

A proposal to convert former office space at The Commons at Ballard into 23 apartments is moving through Seattle’s permitting process. According to a permit application filed with the city, ... Read more

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 →

West Seattle Summer Fest kicks off 44th year with historic sustainability push

West Seattle Summer Fest kicks off 44th year with historic sustainability push Off patr Thu, 07/09/2026 - 7:44am

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 ...

New Alki Elementary School nears completion; Grand Opening set for August

New Alki Elementary School nears completion; Grand Opening set for August Off patr Wed, 07/08/2026 - 2:44pm

Federal Way passes 1-year moratorium on data centers

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

Appeals court rules against Seattle in latest Shilshole Missing Link case

A Washington state appeals court has ruled that Seattle’s 2021 redesign of the Burke-Gilman Trail Missing Link along Shilshole Avenue NW is not exempt from environmental review, the latest decision ... Read more