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CHS Pics | 100 more scenes from Capitol Hill Pride 2026

Seattle’s 2026 Pride added to a summer of celebration in the city. In a year that marked 20 years since the Pride parade outgrew Broadway, city officials say some 300,000 people celebrated across Seattle and on Capitol Hill through the … Continue reading →

Mexican fans blast horns outside Ecuador’s hotel, fueling a sleepless World Cup eve

Mexican soccer fans have given Ecuador a sleepless night ahead of their World Cup clash.

The Seattle judge who had birthright citizenship correct from the start

Judge John Coughenour needed the barest of briefings before ruling President Donald Trump's order "blatantly unconstitutional." Seventeen months later, the Supreme Court agreed.

Donna’s planning Capitol Hill sibling on its E Olive Way block

While it might feel like a lot of spaces in Capitol Hill food and drink are sitting empty right now, the appetite for more room for more bars and restaurants is apparently as strong as ever. There is a project … Continue reading →

How to stay cool in a heat wave even without air conditioning

Heat can be dangerous, but health experts say there are ways to manage the threat.

Seattle shaping spending plan for $1.3B voter-approved Families and Education levy

The Seattle City Council is shaping a six-year, implementation plan for the $1.3 billion Families, Education, Preschool, and Promise Levy passed by voters in ...

Seattle City Council: public safety street closures, CARE changes, Montlake Homes, and Central District upzones

The Seattle City Council is ready to finalize a busy roster of legislation from its committees Tuesday afternoon including bills hoped to open the ...

Takeaways From The Supreme Court’s Decisions Expanding Trump’s Firing Power But Preserving Fed For Now

The Supreme Court has ruled that the President may remove leaders of independent federal agencies without cause, overturning a 1935 precedent and significantly expanding executive power. However, the Court blocked the Trump administration's immediate attempt to remove Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook, emphasizing the requirement for due process amid contested mortgage fraud allegations. In a separate decision, the justices upheld state laws allowing the counting of mail-in ballots received after Election Day, a ruling that counters former President Trump's stance on voting restrictions.

Police Must Obtain A Warrant When Seeking Sweep Of Cellphone Location Data, Supreme Court Rules

The Supreme Court has mandated that law enforcement obtain a warrant for the use of "geofence warrants" to capture cell phone location data, a ruling that redefines Fourth Amendment protections against governmental intrusion into personal privacy. This decision requires officers to secure judicial approval for such data requests, addressing concerns about police access to vast quantities of personal information stored by companies.

Medicare Will Start Covering Weight-Loss Drugs On July 1 For The First Time. Here’s What You Need To Know

Millions of Medicare enrollees will gain their first-ever coverage for weight loss medications through the temporary Medicare GLP-1 Bridge pilot program, set to launch on July 1. This initiative, a significant development in healthcare access, will allow beneficiaries to obtain drugs like Wegovy and Zepbound at a substantially reduced cost, addressing a longstanding legal prohibition against Medicare covering such treatments. The program aims to make obesity treatment more equitable and accessible, reflecting ongoing advocacy efforts to recognize obesity as a treatable disease.

The largest digital camera ever built begins decade-long survey of the universe

The largest digital camera ever built is beginning to capture images of unseen corners of the universe in finer detail.