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11-year-old driver crashes truck into Buddhist monks in Thailand, killing 10

An 11-year-old driver crashed a truck into Buddhist monks on a pilgrimage walk in northeastern Thailand last Thursday, killing 10 of them and injuring others, officials said.

Another Philippine senator arrested for alleged large-scale corruption

A Philippine senator was arrested Monday and charged under the country’s anti-corruption statutes, becoming the latest member of the upper legislative chamber to be arrested in more than a month over suspicion of large-scale graft.

Taiwan builds a ‘Rainbow Bridge’ at Seattle Pride, highlighting LGBTQ+ inclusion and culture

Taiwan brought a colorful celebration of culture, identity, and LGBTQ+ inclusion to the streets of Seattle on Sunday, June 29, as the Taiwan Tourism Administration debuted a Taiwan-themed float in the 2026 Seattle Pride Parade.

West Seattle Water Taxi World Cup Watch

For the next few hours, we are at Seacrest to update you on the Water Taxi status as hundreds head downtown for Seattle’s final World Cup match. 140 were already in line when our team member arrived a short time ago, so don’t procrastinate if you’re headed here.

WEST SEATTLE CRIME WATCH: Three neighborhood reports

Three West Seattle Crime Watch notes: GENESEE HILL FIRESETTER: This report via phone – a man tried to set a tree on fire at 47th SW and SW Genesee this past hour or so; 911 was called, police responded, but, the witness said, didn’t arrest the man because they had no evidence, and he claimed […]

Over 100 AAPI gain citizenship on 250th Independence Day

“It takes paperwork, persistence, and patience,” said Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson, as she addressed 252 immigrants before they took the Oath of Allegiance to become citizens on July 4—–the nation’s 250th Independence Day—–at the 41st naturalization ceremony held at Seattle Center.

SKY SIGHTS: Another look at two holiday-weekend shows

Before the holiday weekend is entirely in the rear-view mirror – new views of what we’ve already shown briefly: FRIDAY AURORA: Kevin Freitas just sent that time-lapse video of the Northern Lights seen, faintly, from West Seattle on Friday night (featured here that night thanks to a reader tip/photo). The next night … SATURDAY FIREWORKS: […]

Wildlife abound at Nisqually refuge | Hiking the Evergreen State

Deer. Seals. Eagles. And stunning views. The Olympia-area preserve has it all, if you can follow some rules.

KC Council approves $431 million supplemental budget

The King County Council has approved a $431 million supplemental budget for the 2026-2027 season.

Driver dies in Kent during Pacific Raceways competition

A driver was killed Sunday, July 5 at Pacific Raceways in Kent during the 38th Annual Pacific Northwest Historics.

Penalties loom for Washington if state doesn’t improve food stamp error rates

Under Republicans’ “big, beautiful bill,” the state could face over $90 million in added costs if it can’t curb overpayments and underpayments.