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The King County Regional Policy Committee recently adopted a modified parks levy, a new approach to financing parks and recreation

Revised King County parks levy proposal cuts cost for median homeowners

King County, Washington – The King County Regional Policy Committee recently adopted a modified parks levy pending one last approval, expected to appear on the upcoming...

A new Trader Joe's store is scheduled to open in Seattle this Friday after years of waiting and several community appeals

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Trader Joe’s opens first store in Seattle on Friday, April 11, after more than 10 years

Seattle, Washington – A new Trader Joe’s store is scheduled to open in Seattle this Friday after years of waiting and several community appeals. Located amid the...

The Kirkland City Council met in a hybrid session combining in-person and virtual attendance on April 1 to discuss numerous key issues

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Kirkland City Council adopts 25-26 City Work Program to guide high-priority infrastructure and community service projects

Kirkland, Washington – The Kirkland City Council met in a hybrid session combining in-person and virtual attendance on April 1, 2025 to discuss numerous key issues...

Stevens Pass Ski Area decided to drop its controversial parking policy for the next 2025-2026 winter season in a remarkable turnaround

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Seattle ski area forced to cancel future plans after heavy ski-enthusiasts’ public opposition

Seattle, Washington – Stevens Pass Ski Area decided to drop its controversial parking policy for the next 2025-2026 winter season in a remarkable turnaround, choosing to...

An 11-year-old Seattle child was arrested for participating in an attempted stabbing at Alderwood Middle School

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Minor student involved in to-be stabbing incident during school

Seattle, Washington – After his father turned him over to the authorities, an 11-year-old Seattle child was arrested for participating in an attempted stabbing at Alderwood...

Seattle Cherry Blossom & Japanese Cultural Festival to celebrate its 50th anniversary with weekend-long event at the Seattle Center

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Seattle Cherry Blossom & Japanese Cultural Festival celebrates 50 years with weekend of performances and art exhibits in Seattle

Seattle, Washington – The Seattle Cherry Blossom & Japanese Cultural Festival is scheduled to celebrate its 50th anniversary with a lively, weekend-long event at the Seattle...

The Port of Seattle confirmed comprehensive investigation following the cyberattack in August 2024 on Seattle-Tacoma International Airport

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Nearly 71,000 Washington residents affected by the Seattle-Tacoma International Airport 2024 cyberattack

Seattle, Washington – The Port of Seattle has confirmed recently that after a cyberattack in August 2024, which affected data systems connected to employee, contractor, and parking...

The Seattle City Council has unanimously passed a resolution supporting a comprehensive approach to handling safety issues throughout Seattle

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Councilmember Rob Saka leads Seattle’s pivot toward stronger, inclusive public safety systems with resolution emphasizing reform, support, and first responder empowerment

Seattle, Washington – The Seattle City Council has unanimously passed a resolution supporting a comprehensive approach to handling safety issues throughout Seattle, therefore significantly changing public safety there....

U.S. District Judge in Seattle has ordered a preliminary injunction to block Trump's executive order halting refugee admissions

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President Trump’s first major immigration move shut down by Seattle U.S. District Judge

Seattle, Washington – U.S. District Judge Jamal N. Whitehead in Seattle has ordered a preliminary injunction to block President Donald Trump’s recent executive order halting refugee admissions in...

Seattle designers and transit activists are supporting bold idea instead of tunnel: automated rail line connecting Ballard and Westlake

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Should Seattle rethink its $2B+ Second Transit Tunnel?

Seattle, Washington – As Sound Transit works toward designing the Ballard Link Extension (BLE), Seattle’s public transportation landscape is about to undergo a significant make-over. Including nine...

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Revised King County parks levy proposal cuts cost for median homeowners

Trader Joe’s opens first store in Seattle on Friday, April 11, after more than 10 years

Kirkland City Council adopts 25-26 City Work Program to guide high-priority infrastructure and community service projects

Seattle ski area forced to cancel future plans after heavy ski-enthusiasts’ public opposition

Minor student involved in to-be stabbing incident during school

Seattle Cherry Blossom & Japanese Cultural Festival celebrates 50 years with weekend of performances and art exhibits in Seattle

Nearly 71,000 Washington residents affected by the Seattle-Tacoma International Airport 2024 cyberattack

Councilmember Rob Saka leads Seattle’s pivot toward stronger, inclusive public safety systems with resolution emphasizing reform, support, and first responder empowerment

President Trump’s first major immigration move shut down by Seattle U.S. District Judge

Should Seattle rethink its $2B+ Second Transit Tunnel?

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Seattle Police investigate early morning shooting outside Pioneer Square bar after masked gunman demands inexpensive necklace and opens fire

New annual report shows Bellevue crime totals plunging from 7,828 incidents in 2024 to 5,698 in 2025 as data driven policing takes center stage

Bellevue reports another year of falling greenhouse gas emissions as cleaner Puget Sound Energy power and shifting transportation habits offset steady population and job growth

Bellevue adopts interim official control requiring new projects to reflect longstanding character of Main Street

Seattle police credit Ballard residents for alerting officers to reckless Audi speeding along Northwest Leary Way

Seattle fire department and police respond to chest and neck gunshot wounds in deadly Capitol Hill incident

Seattle council clears final step to launch publicly owned social housing funding

Violent disturbance at Harborview Medical Center in Seattle leads to multiple felony charges

Washington Attorney General announces new settlements and fresh lawsuit as multistate probe targets alleged price-fixing that drove generic drug costs far beyond normal levels

Seattle council clears final step to launch publicly owned social housing funding

Washington State lawsuit claims popular mobile casino apps violated gambling and consumer laws while drawing hundreds of thousands of users into costly virtual betting

Seattle detectives search for answers after violent confrontation turns into shooting earlier this week leaving one person injured

Violent disturbance at Harborview Medical Center in Seattle leads to multiple felony charges

Washington joins nationwide coalition securing continued federal education investment after dispute over civil rights interpretation threatened vulnerable student programs

Seattle police arrest suspect after high-speed attempt to flee turns into crash and drug discovery near Magnuson Park

Bellevue adopts interim official control requiring new projects to reflect longstanding character of Main Street