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FERRY ALERT: Fauntleroy-Vashon-Southworth down to two boats

M/V Kitsap, the current #2 boat, is out of service, and that’s led to some cancellations on the Fauntleroy-Vashon-Southworth state-ferry route. No ETA for its return. Check the alert page for updates.

‘Lilo & Stitch,’ ‘The Ring’ star Daveigh Chase dead at 35

Former child star Daveigh Chase, who voiced Lilo in Disney’s beloved “Lilo & Stitch” and starred in “The Ring,” has died. She was 35.

Charges: Man shot by Border Patrol in Blaine had gun, tried to run away

A day after a Border Patrol agent shot him in the leg, a Whatcom County man appeared in federal court on crutches and was charged with illegal possession of a firearm.

Stay out of the water in South Alki: Sewer overflow in Constellation Park area

Just in, word of a different water problem. The King County Wastewater Treatment Division is reporting a sewer overflow. at Constellation Park: King County Wastewater Treatment Division crews are responding to a brief sewer overflow at the 63rd Avenue Pump Station, located near Constellation Park in the 3500 block of Beach Drive SW in West […]

Xcel’s Boulder coal ash cleanup is moving forward. Critics say another source of pollution remains.

Colorado regulators are reviewing Xcel Energy's plan to clean up groundwater contamination from coal ash at the Valmont Power Station.

Brown water in Admiral area

We’ve received multiple brown-water reports from the Admiral area. One person says it’s apparently because of Seattle Fire hydrant testing in the area, which is a common cause, but it’s not the only possibility, so if it happens to you, please call the Seattle Public Utilities round-the-clock number at 206-386-1800. Discolored water is usually the […]

About the Army helicopters over north West Seattle

Thanks for the tips and texted photo. The helicopters that were flying over northwest West Seattle are US Army helicopters, flying out of, and returning to, Joint Base Lewis-McChord in the South Sound. They’re often seen up here on training flights. Some wondered if it might be World Cup flyover practice, with the match two […]

Seahawks announce front-office restructuring in wake of departure

The Seahawks announced six promotions in their front office in a restructuring precipitated by the departure of assistant general manager Nolan Teasley to the Vikings.

Calling All Seattle Residents!

Uplift Northwest, a nonprofit organization, provides comprehensive employment and job-readiness services to individuals experiencing poverty and homelessness. The initiative offers dignified work, training, transportation, and housing assistance, aiming to remove systemic barriers to employment and foster lasting stability and opportunity.

As Seattle Welcomes The World, Black Business Must Be Part Of The Story

The Black Eco Chamber (BECO) has forged a partnership with the SeattleLinked Foundation to elevate the visibility and economic participation of Black entrepreneurs, professionals, creatives, and business owners. This initiative aims to ensure that Black-owned businesses and cultural experiences are prominently featured in Seattle's narrative as the city prepares for World Cup 2026 and beyond, addressing historical oversights in economic development and cultural representation.

And The Truth Shall Set You Free

Juneteenth, a federal holiday embodying freedom and truth, faces increasing threats as Black history is targeted for suppression. Amid this climate, BlackPast.org, the world’s largest online encyclopedia dedicated to African American and global Black history, actively works to preserve and defend these narratives against censorship and misinformation.