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Link disrupted due to power issues near UW Station

At 6:47 this morning, Sound Transit issued an ominous alert stating “1 Line and 2 Line trains are experiencing delays until further notice due to power issue near University of Washington Station”. Less than 10 minutes later, Link service between Northgate, Stadium, and Judkins Park Station was suspended due to the power issue, with shuttle … Continue reading "Link disrupted due to power issues near UW Station"

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

China’s ballistic missile launch was a message for the US

When China launched a ballistic missile into the South Pacific Ocean on Monday, it was a rare test of a nuclear-capable weapons system that drew international rebuke.

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UW graduate builds photography marketplace connecting clients with affordable photographers

When University of Washington graduate Sky Yang wanted graduation photos with friends, he noticed a gap in the market.

South Korean law targeting ‘fake news’ takes effect as journalist groups raise concerns

South Korea began enforcing a law Tuesday that allows steep punitive damages against news outlets and social media influencers for spreading false information as journalist groups warned it could chill public discourse and invite censorship.

Congressional committee on China asks Wizards and Capitals owner to cut ties with Alibaba

The owner of Washington’s NBA and NHL teams received a letter from the chair of the U.S. House Select Committee on China asking him to cut ties with Alibaba, the Chinese tech giant that has gone to court to dispute the Pentagon’s recent designation of the corporation as a “Chinese military company.”

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?"

After Asia’s World Cup stumble, resignations pile up from Seoul to Riyadh

The fallout in Asian football continues as the continent comes to terms with an underwhelming World Cup performance.

100 Years of Kimonos

The Neely Mansion will host “100 Years of Kimonos,” a free exhibition showcasing Japanese garments dating from the 1860s through the 1960s, on Saturday, July 25.

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