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DOOM LOOP: The Results Are In

The police chief discusses the results of the latest Public Safety Survey with his team.

The Roundup: Meet the Grand Marshal Who's Making History

In this week's edition of The Roundup, Mike Davis talks to De Aunt'e Damper about being the first Seattle Pride Parade Grand Marshal who's a Black man from Seattle.

The Architect of the Superunknown: Kim Thayil chronicles the dissonant legacy of Soundgarden in new memoir

The Architect of the Superunknown: Kim Thayil chronicles the dissonant legacy of Soundgarden in new memoir Off patr Fri, 06/05/2026 - 4:29pm

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Everything You Need to Know About Marmots

They’re furry. They’re fat. And they’re in places you’d never expect (including your car).

Seattle Rezones Rainier Beach Site, But Affordable Housing Remains Years Away

Rainier Beach gained new zoning capacity for affordable housing, yet no housing project is currently on the horizon. Here's what's planned for the site now.

The Forever Home: Frank Gross and the evolution of Thunder Road Guitars

The Forever Home: Frank Gross and the evolution of Thunder Road Guitars Off patr Thu, 06/04/2026 - 6:05pm

A Visible Existence: ArtsWest unveils a bold 2026-2027 season exploring the human need to matter

A Visible Existence: ArtsWest unveils a bold 2026-2027 season exploring the human need to matter Off patr Thu, 06/04/2026 - 11:32am

Three Poems by Ching-In Chen

The latest in Seattle Met’s poetry series.

Celebrate Pride 2026, South End Style

Looking for Pride plans beyond downtown? Our guide rounds up South Seattle's biggest LBGTQIA+ celebrations, from White Center and Columbia City to Georgetown, Hillman City, and beyond.

King County Transportation District nears finalizing new sales tax

Board members agree cities should receive a portion of the $100 million in expected revenue, but are now debating minimum and maximum amounts.