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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.

Capitol Hill bars go into ‘extra time’ to bring games to sportsball fans

By Lilja Purs, UW News Lab Behind the bar at Capitol Hill’s inclusive sports bar, Pitch the Baby, bartenders tap through cable channels and streaming apps before kickoff, racing to find the night’s games before the first customers ask. For … Continue reading →

Young rider who died in I-5 Colonnade stairs crash identified

The King County Medical Examiner has identified the teenager who died Tuesday night in a crash on the stairs through the Colonnade bike park below I-5. Çınar Doğan died of multiple blunt force injuries in the crash, according to the … Continue reading →

Vials dropped outside Capitol Hill gay bar found to be harmless after hazmat concerns

Seattle Police were canvassing Capitol Hill clubs and gay bars over hate attack fears Thursday after midnight after a strange hazardous material incident spanning 13th Ave’s The Cuff and the East Precinct at 12th and Pine. According to SPD and … Continue reading →

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.

Friday Roundtable: Sound Transit’s 2027 Service Plan Proposal

Sound Transit has unveiled their initial proposal for the 2027 service plan. These changes are relatively minor compared to the Fall 2026 service changes that will take effect in August. This proposal includes changes for routes 510, 512, 532, 535, 545, 560, and Link. Routes 510 and 512 In Everett, early-morning Route 510 trips and … Continue reading "Friday Roundtable: Sound Transit’s 2027 Service Plan Proposal"

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"

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

Sweet Mary’s Cherries — New neighborhood fruit stand pops up on Capitol Hill’s 15th Ave E

There’s a new neighborhood fruit stand on 15th Ave E bringing some of the goodness of the Yakima Valley to Capitol Hill. A seasonal ...

No joke: Capitol Hill comedy club to close without new buyer

Two veterans of the Seattle comedy scene are looking for new energy and ownership for a Capitol Hill club. 15th Ave E? It’s kind of a funny place for comedy. Husband and husband team Rick Taylor and Chris Ferguson opened Club … Continue reading →