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Reminder: E-motorcycles prohibited on King County trails | King County

The county wants to remind trail users to slow down and keep trail safe.

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

How Science Is Rewriting Cruising in Antarctica

Can a few scientists turn an end-of-the-world vacation into the world’s best field trip?

Dykes on Bikes celebrates 50 years: A tale of resilience, pride, and camaraderie

No Seattle Pride parade today would feel complete without the procession of a certain leathered-up armada and its unmistakable roar of engines. The tale of Dykes on Bikes — built out of a necessity for community among Lesbians and the Sapphically aligned that share a love for riding on two wheels — is as spontaneous and multifaceted as the history of Pride itself. Dykes on Bikes first came into being after the 1976 San Francisco Pride Parade. The story goes that a group of 20-25 women decided to ride thei

The Brazilian model that transformed the fight for people living with HIV/AIDS

On the map of developing countries in South America, Brazil stands out among its neighbors in the field of Queer health. It has become a global leader in the treatment of people living with HIV/AIDS, pioneering various social initiatives that have established it as a successful model for responding to the disease. The collaboration between public policies and multiple sectors — including healthcare professionals, researchers, LGBT activists, civil society, and nongovernmental organizations — was essential t

Open, Heaven is a Queer coming-of-age masterpiece

Seán Hewitt’s Open, Heaven, published by Knopf, delves into the overwhelming, irrational, and often confusing nature of a first crush. Readers may find themselves reflecting on their own early experiences — who that person was, how significant they felt at the time, and how little they understood. Hewitt masterfully captures what only the finest fiction can achieve: a nostalgic longing for the past. Set in a quiet village in northern England, the novel begins with James Legh returning there as an adult, rec

King County receives $1 million for rescue helicopter

King County is receiving more than $1 million of federal funding to upgrade its search-and-rescue helicopter.

Federal Way passes 1-year moratorium on data centers

Federal Way joins Seattle, Burien and other Washington cities, which have passed similar moratoriums.

Cook, Slaughter rulings protect the wealthy | In Focus

These SCOTUS decisions seem contradictory on their faces. However, they have a unified goal.

COLUMN | Why Was Tyran Stokes Presumed Guilty Over a 5-Second Video?

Glenn Nelson connects an unfounded amateur-standing complaint involving Rainier Beach’s star to the same rush to judgment that surrounded Brandon Roy at Garfield.

Back yard bounty tips | The Compleat Home Gardener

Jealous of those leafy greens at your local farmer’s market? Here’s some suggestions to starting your own vegetable garden.

Islander garners gold medal in USA Biolympiad National Finals

Li qualifies for international event in Lithuania.