Latest News

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 →

ShibShib and Sushi Yoin Open and More Food News

Plus more restaurants to look forward to, including Gohan, Max's Burgers, and a Donna's sibling.

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.

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 →

Citing fears about the Millionaire’s Tax, Hollingsworth proposes slicing back mayor’s early education spending priorities

Seattle City Council president and District 3 representative Joy Hollingsworth is proposing slicing back some key initiatives backed by Mayor Katie Wilson in the spending plan $1.3 billion voter-approved Families and Education levy. Wednesday, Hollingsworth introduced a series of proposed amendments … Continue reading →

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?

Primetime Emmy Awards 2026: See The Full List Of Nominees

The 78th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards nominations have been unveiled, setting the stage for a notable contest in the Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series category between Lisa Kudrow and Jean Smart. Apple TV's 'Widow's Bay' emerged as a significant contender, securing 19 nominations.

Trump Seeks Do-Overs At A Supreme Court That Rarely Grants Them

President Donald Trump has vowed to seek a rehearing from the U.S. Supreme Court regarding its 6-3 decision that invalidated his executive order on birthright citizenship, a move constitutional law experts deem highly improbable. Concurrently, Trump's legal team filed for a rehearing after the Supreme Court denied his appeal concerning a $5 million verdict in a defamation case involving E. Jean Carroll, with lower courts subsequently rejecting requests to delay the payment.