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KCRHA CEO Sought to Shield Records From Public Disclosure, Emails Suggest

By Erica C. Barnett King County Regional Homelessness Authority CEO Kelly Kinnison sought to exempt many of her emails from… The post KCRHA CEO Sought to Shield Records From Public Disclosure, Emails Suggest appeared first on PubliCola.

Fire at a shoe factory kills 28 in one of China’s deadliest blazes in recent years

A fire broke out at a shoe factory in the southeastern Chinese province of Fujian on Thursday, killing 28 people, the official Xinhua News Agency said.

Wrongful death lawsuit filed in 2023 Seattle shooting that killed pregnant woman

The husband of a Seattle woman who was eight months pregnant when she was fatally shot in 2023 has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the King County Regional Homelessness Authority (KCRHA)—alleging the agency failed to act despite warning signs that the gunman posed a danger to others.

Tai Chi legend helps celebrate local academy’s historic anniversary

“One life, one thing: Tai Chi.”

Joyale changes closure plans, will remain open on weekends after community outcry

Joyale Seafood Restaurant will remain open on weekends after owner Vincent Zhao changed plans to close the Chinatown-International District (CID) restaurant following a strong reaction from the community.

The Works Seattle to open permanent studio in Alaska Junction

The Works Seattle to open permanent studio in Alaska Junction Off patr Fri, 07/10/2026 - 9:34am

COLUMN | Seattle Had No Homicides in June. Don't Use It to Justify More Policing.

After Seattle's first homicide-free June in 56 years, Marcus Harrison Green asks who gets credit for safety — and who keeps getting cut.

Mayor Katie Wilson: “Doing a Reset” on Housing Agenda, “Very Hopeful” About Police Chief

In Part 2 of our interview, the mayor talks about the police chief and potential cuts to SPD’s budget, the… The post Mayor Katie Wilson: “Doing a Reset” on Housing Agenda, “Very Hopeful” About Police Chief appeared first on PubliCola.

Council Proposal Would Delay Universal School Lunch Program, Fund Means-Tested Food Vouchers Instead

By Erica C. Barnett When I spoke to Mayor Katie Wilson on Tuesday, one of the key accomplishments she name-checked… The post Council Proposal Would Delay Universal School Lunch Program, Fund Means-Tested Food Vouchers Instead appeared first on PubliCola.

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.

REVIEW | In Hillman City, a Menu that Spotlights Northern Mexico Includes a Surprise: Hot Dogs