Seattle’s Northwest Folklife Festival Is Back This May For Four Days Of Music, Food,...
The 55th Northwest Folklife Festival returns to Seattle Center this May, running for four days from Friday, May 22 through Monday, May 25. Since its origins in the 1970s, the festival has invited attendees to explore new music, sample diverse foods, try different dance styles, and engage with the many cultures that shape the Pacific Northwest. This year’s theme, Ubuntu—an African philosophy captured...
Piano is Dropped from Helicopter in Duvall: Thousands turn out to see it on...
On April 28, 1968, nearly 3,000 spectators flock to Larry Van Over’s farm in Duvall to see (hear?) a piano drop from a helicopter. Duvall is located in King County northeast of Seattle. Van Over, better known as “Jug” for his musicianship as a member of the Willowdale Handcar...
This Wildly Underappreciated State Park May Be Washington’s Best Kept Secret
You know what’s funny about living in Washington?. We’ll drive three hours to stand in line for a mediocre brunch, but there’s a cathedral of ancient trees just off Highway 410 that most of us zoom past without a second glance. Federation Forest State Park near Enumclaw...
Couple searches for dog’s ashes, memorial items stolen in Seattle car break-in
SEATTLE — A car break-in in Seattle’s University District has sparked a search for deeply personal items, including the ashes of a beloved dog. Brandon Dunn said his wife, Holly, had packed her car Wednesday night as she prepared to move back to North Carolina after a job opportunity in Seattle fell through. Sometime overnight, while Holly walked back to her apartment, someone smashed...
‘Protect the babies’: Gee blasts encampments near Seattle schools
A South Seattle daycare owner has raised concerns about illegal encampments returning to the area after months of improvement were seen. As of late, these encampments have led to violence, including a recent stabbing where a man was found bleeding just steps away from her school in Mount Baker. As...
King County, WA leaders address disastrous audit of homelessness funding
SEATTLE - King County and Seattle leaders voted Friday to establish a new finance committee to provide emergency oversight of the King County Regional Homelessness Authority (KCRHA) following a disastrous forensic audit. The decision came during a high-stakes board meeting where local officials reviewed findings of a $13 million financial...
‘It doesn’t look good’: King County council member deflates return-to-office protest arguments
King County Executive Girmay Zahilay is actively working to enforce a mandate requiring King County employees to return to the office at least three days a week — something King County Councilmember Reagan Dunn has been demanding for a long time. “There’s a new sheriff in town bringing employees...
Ducklings Saved from Storm Drain by Police Officers and Reunited with Mom Nearby: A...
"No call is too small when it comes to helping our community, feathers included," the Redmond Police Department said
Woman, a Non-Verbal Quadriplegic Since Birth, Breaks a Skydiving Record Alongside Husband and Son:...
Tania Finlayson, who was born with cerebral palsy, jumped from 17,694 feet and reached a speed of 125 mph
One Of Seattle’s Most Popular Night Markets Is Coming Back To The University Of...
Mark your calendar for an evening of food, culture, and community at the annual UW Night Market, returning on May 23, 2026, from 4:30 to 10:00 PM at Red Square on the University of Washington campus in Seattle. Now celebrating its 26th year, this free event is one of the largest student-run gatherings at UW and is presented by the UW...
