Sammamish families push to leave Snoqualmie Valley School District
For 20 years, a northeast Sammamish neighborhood has been petitioning the Snoqualmie Valley School District to alter district lines, allowing them to move into the Lake Washington School District, which borders them on three sides. On Nov. 13, Snoqualmie Valley’s school board chose to retain the territory, denying...
Spotty lowland snow causing isolated slick roads
Like Tuesday, morning snowflakes will fall in a few neighborhoods, while most others are dry or only have light rain. Isolated bouts of lowland snow/sleet will remain possible for the next 36 hours before we dry out and get even colder for the rest of the week. Rain was falling...
New Trader Joe’s Location Coming to Western Washington
A new Western Washington Trader Joe's store has been announced in Western Washington while Tri-Cities wishes it was on the soon to be opened list.
Seattle Fire Department responds after crane crashes into power pole in Queen Anne
SEATTLE — Emergency crews responded Tuesday morning to the 1200 block of Queen Anne Avenue North after initial reports of an electrical issue in an apartment building, according to the Seattle Fire Department. In an update posted at 9:03 a.m, the department said it was responding to an “energy...
WEST SEATTLE SCENE: Presidents Day pop-up protests
As noted in our daily event list, “pop-up protests” were planned this afternoon at several West Seattle intersections. Above is the group we found at California/Fauntleroy; below, the group that joined the weekly “Mondays with Marjorie” demonstration at 35th/Edmunds, near The Mount (WSB sponsor), whose resident – an...
Washington’s proposed soda tax is a proven bad policy | Opinion
One of the most shared photos I’ve ever seen on social media came from inside a Seattle Costco, and it perfectly captures what’s wrong with Olympia’s latest policy obsession. On the shelf: a 35-pack of Coke priced at $10.99. Just below it: a line item labeled “City of Seattle Sweetened Beverage Recovery Fee” — $7.35....
7 Enormous Thrift Stores In Washington With Shockingly Good Bargains And Rare Finds
Looking for enormous thrift stores in Washington with amazing deals?. These 7 thrift stores offer incredible bargains and surprising treasures!. 1. St. Vincent de Paul (Renton) Walking into this place feels like stepping into a treasure hunter’s dream. The space goes on and on, with aisles that seem to...
Why people keep calling this Washington town the rudest
Best Life Online considers a mix of public interactions and official data sources to determine state rankings. Factors include day-to-day social encounters, shopping experiences, and interactions in public spaces, providing a clear snapshot of civility trends across different environments. These indicators measure...
Wilson gives first ‘State of the City’ speech but no answers on one key...
Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson's first “State of the City” speech Tuesday was light on details or proposals — but did include a promise of coming legislation and a glimpse of how the mayor is weighing her first hard decision. After some technical difficulties with audio and the...
Spotty lowland snow possible overnight into Wednesday morning
SEATTLE — Brief bursts of lowland snow are possible late Tuesday night into early Wednesday across parts of western Washington, mainly in Snohomish, King and Pierce counties. Snow levels around 500 feet and overnight temperatures in the upper 20s to low 30s will allow scattered rain and snow showers...
