Geocaching pioneer eyes building Cowlitz County retreat with cabins, spaces for RVs, tents
A Seattle web pioneer's planned Kalama area nature camp has cleared a significant land-use hurdle after his proposal was granted preliminary approval from a local quasi-judicial official -- despite ...
Sound Transit replacing seats with vinyl
Sound Transit link trains will have new seating soon, replacing the current cloth seats with new vinyl seat inserts.
Sabine Café Gears Up for Second Location
Sabine Café is expanding to the Eastside with a new downtown Bellevue location that's expected to open in late June or early July, the Downtown Bellevue Network recently reported. According to the article, the all-day café, bar, and bakery will open inside The Eight, which is located at 10666...
Will ID, WA, UT Stores Get Latest Costco Sundae Being Tested?
Another thing that helps the company continue to gain loyal memberships is the food court, where every so often new menu items are introduced that entices customers even more.
Proposed WA bill aims to eliminate juvenile offenses from ‘Three Strikes Law’ convictions
During one of the early committee hearings in Washington’s 2026 short legislative session, a bill was proposed that would remove juvenile offenses from being counted in the “Three Strikes Law.”. Initiative 593, informally known as the “Three Strikes Law,” initially passed in 1994 and required courts to impose...
Somalis In Minnesota Face Renewed Attacks Under U.S. Administration
The Somali population in the United States, particularly in cities like Minneapolis and Seattle, is grappling with heightened challenges under the current U.S. administration. These attacks, both rhetorical and policy-driven, have stirred painful memories of violence and genocide for many Somali Americans. The...
Is This the Ugliest Apartment Building in Seattle?
It's impossible to miss Urbana. It’s a gigantic apartment complex (nearly 300 units), and, because of its prime location, Northwest Market Street and 15th Avenue Northwest, it introduces the world to Ballard. But, my god, the building has no aesthetic appeal to speak of; nothing in all of it...
UPDATE: About the police response near 48th/Waite
12:57 PM: Thanks for the tips about the police response near 48th SW and SW Waite in west Admiral, same neighborhood as last Wednesday’s standoff. We have not yet verified whether this is related but police are trying to get a domestic-violence suspect – with whom, radio exchanges indicate, they’ve dealt before – to...
People drive across Washington just to start their day at this iconic breakfast spot
There is a reason early birds set alarms and point their GPS toward a little basement cafe in Snohomish. Maltby Cafe turns ordinary mornings into memory makers with giant portions, homespun flavors, and the warm buzz of a place that truly loves breakfast. From legendary cinnamon rolls to benedicts that...
Bainbridge High School principal arrested for alleged DUI, placed on leave
BAINBRIDGE ISLAND, Wash. — Bainbridge High School principal Kristina Rodgers is on paid administrative leave after being arrested by Poulsbo police for allegedly driving under the influence on Jan. 12. Along with DUI, Rodgers was arrested for reckless endangerment and driving on a suspended license. Rodgers was...

















