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J.C. Richards Construction celebrates 30 years

J.C. Richards Construction Co. marked its 30th anniversary June 26, celebrating three decades of building, renovating and collaborating on projects across the Puget Sound region.

Everett industrial sells for nearly $29M

An industrial building at 6700 Hardeson Road sold last week for $28.8 million, according to Snohomish County records.

Fremont site could see new units

An old house at 3644 Greenwood Ave. N. is on the market.

July 9 meeting on airport DEIS

The Port of Seattle is inviting the public to comment on proposed development projects at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport during a meeting scheduled for July 9.

Ballard weekly events roundup: June 29 – July 5

From trivia nights and karaoke to book clubs, live music, and Independence Day celebrations, plenty is happening around Ballard from June 29 through July 5. Check out our weekly roundup, ... Read more

Highland Espresso reports break-in, theft at two-month-old Ballard cafe

Highland Espresso (4013 NW Leary Way) says its Ballard cafe was burglarized in the early morning hours of June 25, with thieves stealing equipment and causing an estimated $10,000 in ... Read more

Dirty Couch Brewing moving into former Wheelie Pop space in Ballard

Dirty Couch Brewing is relocating to Ballard, taking over the former Wheelie Pop Brewing taproom (1110 NW 50th St) in the Ballard Brewery District. The brewery announced Monday that it ... Read more

Walrus and the Carpenter reopens after labor agreement ends strike

The Walrus and the Carpenter (4743 Ballard Ave. NW) will reopen after Sea Creatures and the union representing workers reached a collective bargaining agreement, ending a labor dispute that led ... Read more

How Trump’s Takeover Fractured America’s Birthday Party

The left-leaning organization Next250 has reoriented its commemoration of America's 250th anniversary, presenting an alternative to former President Donald Trump's influence over the national celebration. This reorientation included a communal festival in Washington, D.C., featuring an indigenous opening ceremony, a march originating from the site formerly known as Black Lives Matter Plaza, and voter registration initiatives.

2819 Church Pastor Joins Pro-Trump Preacher’s Youth Conference

Pastor Philip Anthony Mitchell, founder of Atlanta’s 2819 Church, has significantly elevated his standing within evangelical Christianity by appearing as a featured speaker at Forward Conference 2026. This event, hosted by Jentezen Franklin, a pastor known for his close ties to former President Donald Trump, positions Mitchell alongside influential leaders and signals his growing acceptance within a movement that often functions as an informal credentialing system. Mitchell, a millennial pastor who emphasizes personal holiness over traditional Black church social justice, now shares a platform that expands his national reach.

He Spent 12 Years Testing Genesis. Here’s Where It Led Him.

Dr. Nathanael-Israel Israel, following a 12-year study of cosmological data, asserts that the Genesis creation account is scientifically verifiable. The scientist proposes a mathematical formula as empirical evidence, introducing a new dimension to the long-standing debate concerning the compatibility of science and faith.