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Alki Elementary construction enters final phase; Move-in set for July 6

Alki Elementary construction enters final phase; Move-in set for July 6 Off patr Fri, 06/12/2026 - 7:45pm

King County Water Taxi kicked off summer with “Make it a Boat Day” launch at Pier 50

King County Water Taxi kicked off summer with “Make it a Boat Day” launch at Pier 50 Off patr Fri, 06/12/2026 - 5:47pm

SPD releases report on deadly 12th and Yesler collision

The preliminary police report on the deadly collision with a recycling truck that took the life of a bicyclist at 12th and Yesler reveals ...

Seattle Social Housing’s ‘10,000’ applicants latest example of affordability challenges in Seattle

More than 10,000 people have applied to live in Elara at the Market, the first building to be acquired and converted to affordable housing ...

Seattle’s new CTO will wrestle with AI, data centers, and new cop cameras

Mayor Katie Wilson has selected her new Chief Technology Officer. Wilson named Shannon Smith as the city’s new CTO. Smith steps into the role to lead the Seattle Information Technology Department, managing an organization of over 600 employees and an … Continue reading →

OPINION | Seattle's World Cup Plans Reach the Waterfront. Why Not the South End?

From Rainier Avenue to Beacon Hill, South End business advocates ask why neighborhoods rich in culture, food, and small businesses were left out of Seattle's World Cup spotlight.

Homeland Security retreats on plan to get data on mail-in voters

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security is walking back, for now, a plan to sweep up data on millions of Americans who vote by mail under President Donald Trump’s executive order restricting mail ballots.

Support WA State Parks with specialty license plates

Funds from these plates, which depict a waterfall and a mountain range, help go towards park programming.

With a community boost, Capitol Hill’s Aviv Hummus Bar making plans to become kosher certified

Owners Jodi and David Nussbaum are turning to the community to help Capitol HIll’s Aviv Hummus Bar become kosher certified. Aviv has launched a community fundraiser to support the changes required to achieve certification. “One of the most common questions … Continue reading →

Zahilay Outlines Affordability, Safety Priorities in First State of the County Address

From affordable housing and expanded child care to new bus routes and violence prevention funding, Zahilay used his first State of the County speech to spotlight early wins and future priorities.

Mediums Collective Brings Raza Pride to Capitol Hill

10 years of Broadway Hill Park, ‘last of its kind’ on Capitol Hill

It has not been the most pleasant year for Broadway Hill Park — and Seattle parks, in general — but you should stop by the corner of Federal and Republican this month to celebrate. Broadway Hill Park is turning 10. … Continue reading →