After a long wait, light rail links Seattle and Bellevue
Sound Transit trains will take passengers across Lake Washington starting at 10 a.m. Saturday. It’s the world’s first light rail train to cross floating bridge, according to the agency.
Facing Plummeting Permit Applications, Seattle Weighs Rolling Back Mandatory Affordability Fee
Construction permits have slowed to a trickle, causing concern among city leaders. | oksana.perkins / Shutterstock. A landmark Seattle housing law is facing pushback as the city sees permit applications for new housing drop precipitously, reports David Kroman in The Seattle Times. City officials saw the Mandatory...
Burien man arrested after WSP reportedly catches him speeding in stolen car going 130...
Washington State Patrol troopers stated, via X, that a 28-year-old Burien man was driving a stolen car, speeding up to 130 miles an hour early Friday morning.
Molly Moon’s Brings Handmade Scoops to Downtown Kirkland This April 12th
KIRKLAND, WA — There are few signs of spring in the Pacific Northwest more welcome than a fresh scoop in hand—and this year, Molly Moon’s Homemade Ice Cream is giving the Eastside a new reason to celebrate. The beloved Seattle-born scoop shop is set to open its doors in downtown Kirkland on April 12, marking its...
Yesler Way Knife Ambush Rocks Downtown Seattle At Midday
Two people were seriously hurt in a knife attack in downtown Seattle on Saturday afternoon, and both were taken to Harborview Medical Center with serious but non-life-threatening injuries. The assault briefly brought a wave of emergency crews into the area and drew a strong police response as detectives began sorting...
Some Mariners fans listing souvenir Washington Ferry Boat on eBay
A new menu item at T-Mobile Park is showing up on eBay with some posters asking over $200.
UPDATE: Another fire in woods behind Home Depot
12:32 PM: Thanks to Jay for the photo. The column of black smoke is what was reported as an “encampment fire” in the woods behind Delridge Home Depot. One engine on scene has called for a reinforcement because of reported equipment trouble. We don’t have stats but anecdotally can say this is a fairly frequent callout...
SnowBrains Forecast: Two Waves Bring Up to 2 Feet to the PNW Through Friday
Two separate systems shape the week, with a light Sunday refresh followed by a better Wednesday-Thursday storm that favors the higher Oregon Cascades. Baker, Stevens, Snoqualmie, and Crystal should pick up a modest refresh today and tonight, Monday and Tuesday then turn colder and mostly dry, and the next round...
UPDATE: Police search encampment on east side of 35th after three assault victims found...
1:22 PM: SFD and SPD are dealing right now with three victims in what they have told dispatch are believed to be related assaults, one at 37th and Alaska and one reported to be closer to Rotary Viewpoint Park (the one with the totem pole). At least two of them are reported to have a serious head injury from being hit...
This Hole-in-the-Wall Burger Joint Has The Wildest Menu in Kirkland, WA
Open Tue–Sat, 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM (Closed Sun & Mon) Tucked into a modest strip mall at 12305 120th Ave NE in Kirkland, Washington, The Box & Burgers Eatery is the kind of hole-in-the-wall burger joint that locals guard like a prized secret. Equal parts Hawaiian soul,...

















