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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 →

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 →

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.

Supreme Court upholds birthright citizenship, rejecting Trump’s proposed limits

The Supreme Court on Tuesday upheld a broad conception of birthright citizenship, rejecting President Donald Trump’s executive order declaring that children born to people who are in the United States illegally or temporarily are not American citizens.

Self-exiled Chinese billionaire Guo Wengui gets 30 years in US prison for fraud conviction

A self-exiled billionaire Chinese business tycoon once believed to be among China’s wealthiest men was sentenced Monday to 30 years in a U.S. prison for a massive financial fraud that a federal judge said cost over 1,000 people worldwide hundreds of millions of dollars.

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.

Japan faces heartbreak again as Brazil scores late to end another World Cup run in the round of 32

The heartbreak was all too familiar for Japan at the World Cup.

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.

South Korea coach quits after early World Cup exit prompts fierce criticism from president

Former South Korea head coach Hong Myung-bo and nine of the 26 players in the South Korea squad landed at Incheon International Airport near Seoul under heavy security.