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SPD May Slow Hiring in 2026 Amid Budget, Training Challenges

Seattle police hiring could slow despite rising officer numbers, as budget pressures and training bottlenecks reshape staffing plans that could affect response across neighborhoods, including the South End.

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Federal judge bars Trump from implementing proof of citizenship requirement to vote

A federal judge on Wednesday permanently barred President Donald Trump’s administration from implementing most of his first executive order on elections, part of which sought to require people to show documentary proof of citizenship when they register to vote.

New South Asian character joins ‘Peanuts’ universe 

A new character is stepping into the world of "Peanuts" for the first time in decades.

Is your family safe at home? A Mercer Island burglary exposes how organized crime is targeting Asian Americans

She left her Mercer Island house on a Sunday morning last May with her family, and headed to a casual lunch with friends in Tukwila.

COLUMN | In Rainier Beach, Not Every Gunshot Means Danger - But It Feels Like It

Get Involved in the Sustainable Airport Master Plan Public Comment Period for Seattle-Tacoma International Airport

Travel at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) is growing just like our region.

Caravan of Care Brings Free Health Services to Goodwill on Dearborn

From dental cleanings to ORCA card help, Evergreen Goodwill's outdoor resource fair on Dearborn aims to meet community needs in one place.

Report highlights progress and ongoing cancer challenges for Asian Americans 

A new report from the American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) shows progress in reducing some cancer disparities affecting Asian Americans, while also highlighting several troubling trends that researchers say warrant closer attention.

Business Capital For New Entrepreneurs: Funding Strategies And Credit Tips To Help You Grow

New entrepreneurs in Seattle are leveraging a multi-faceted approach to secure business capital, focusing on strategic planning, accessing local grants, establishing banking relationships, utilizing crowdfunding platforms, and engaging with angel investors or venture capital firms.

Thai woman faces a Myanmar court in an immigration trial tied to US diplomat’s killing

A Thai woman appeared in a Myanmar court on Tuesday in her trial on an immigration-related charge linked to allegations that she killed her ex-husband, a U.S. diplomat, according to an attorney familiar with her case.

Chinese supercomputer displaces US machines as world’s fastest for first time since 2017

A supercomputer in China now outranks its U.S. counterparts as the world’s most powerful, marking the first time since 2017 that a Chinese computer has topped a list sometimes viewed as a measure of a nation’s technological prowess.