Downtown Seattle Nordstrom Rack store relocating in spring 2027
SEATTLE - The downtown Seattle Nordstrom Rack store is relocating a few blocks down, the clothing retailer recently announced. The new Nordstrom Rack is scheduled to open in spring 2027 in a 39,000-square-foot at the corner of Sixth Avenue and Pine Street. The historic building it will be located in, 601 Pine Street,...
9 Washington Restaurants Where the Fish Tacos Alone Justify the Drive
Washington might be better known for its salmon and seafood shacks, but fish tacos have quietly become one of the state’s most crave-worthy eats. From Baja-style battered fillets to inventive Pacific Northwest twists, these tacos turn fresh local fish into plates that are totally worth a special trip. Whether...
The Light Rail’s Cross Lake Connection Will Be an Aries
Huge news! This morning, Sound Transit announced that the new light rail connection bridging Seattle’s 1 Line and Bellevue’s 2 Line will open on March 28, 2026. And, yes, you’re correct, that makes the watery connection a fiery Aries. How will this bode for one unified Seattle...
2 large ferries out of service ahead of Sunday’s Seahawks game
SEATTLE — Washington State Ferries (WSF) is once again struggling to keep its vessels afloat ahead of the crucial Seahawks-Rams game. Two large boats serving Seattle routes are currently out of service, leaving only 15 ferries when 17 are needed for full winter service, WSF said. The Seahawks' NFC...
12-year-old pleads not guilty to Seattle screwdriver attack, robbery
SEATTLE - A 12-year-old has pleaded not guilty after being accused of attacking a woman with a screwdriver and robbing her in Seattle's Central District. It happened on Jan. 17 inside a stairwell of the Amazon Fresh store along South Jackson Street and 23rd Avenue South. Police say the 12-year-old...
4 Retail & Dining Spots Opening Doors in Washington State This February 2026
Here are the four major openings to watch in Washington this month. Bellevue gets a massive new bakery café. Fresh off its grand opening festivities at the very end of January, Paris Baguette is fully launching into operations for February at its new downtown Bellevue location. This marks the global bakery chain's...
I-405 North in Bellevue, WA fully open after 5-car crash caused backup
BELLEVUE, Wash. - Crews reopened northbound lanes of I-405 after a five-car crash in Bellevue on Friday afternoon. The crash happened in the northbound lanes of I-405, just north of I-90 near Southeast 8th Street. Washington State Patrol Trooper Rick Johnson said the crash was blocking all but one lane....
Woman stabbed in broad daylight leaves Redmond residents on edge
Redmond, Wash. — Redmond police are searching for a suspect after a woman was stabbed Saturday morning on a trail in Redmond, authorities said. A bystander called 911 at about 10:45 a.m. to report “a woman down on the trail,” and officers arrived on scene within two minutes, Redmond Police Chief Darrell Lowe said.
Seattle’s new mayor decides against renewing parks superintendent’s contract
(The Center Square) — Seattle Parks and Recreation Superintendent AP (Anthony-Paul) Diaz’s contract was not renewed by new Mayor Katie Wilson, leading to his departure and replacement by Deputy Superintendent of Policy and Finance Michele Finnegan on an interim basis. Diaz’s departure follows recent scrutiny over his...
This laid-back Washington seafood restaurant feels unpretentious and deeply satisfying
Washington’s seafood scene runs the gamut from bold fine dining to relaxed, no-fuss favorites that focus on fresh fish and simple preparation. Some of the most memorable meals come not from showy places but from unassuming spots where the seafood speaks for itself and the vibe feels easygoing. At...

















