“Day Tents” and “Active Rat’s Nests”: Council’s Housing Budget Interrogation Goes Off the Rails
For months now, Seattle City Council members have been insinuating that the city’s Office of Housing, along with other departments, has been “sitting on” unused money year after year that could and should be spent on other purposes. Back in July, for instance, Councilmember Maritza Rivera suggested the council should...
Mariners working with Seattle to crackdown on megaphone preachers
SEATTLE, WA - Officials with the Mariners tell FOX 13 Seattle they are talking with the City of Seattle on how they can crack down on loud, amplified sounds outside of the ballpark. You're too loud. In July, FOX 13 Seattle reported on the controversy surrounding megaphone preachers posted outside...
Seattle Public Schools students plan walkout Monday
SEATTLE - Seattle Public Schools students are planning a walkout at the district's downtown office over a new two-lunch schedule. The walkout is being organized by students who are protesting Seattle Public Schools' decision to split lunch schedules, a time many clubs and student organizations choose to meet. The...
Seattle sues gun stores in Auburn and Renton over Glock sales
The City of Seattle is suing the firearm manufacturer Glock, alongside a gun shop in Renton and a gun shop in Auburn, for allegedly selling and promoting Glock pistols that people can convert to machine guns through the installation of an attachment. On Sept. 2, Seattle filed the lawsuit against...
Washington man had ‘no clue’ why he was being arrested for Portland crime he...
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — July 1, 2025, was like any other Tuesday for Tacoma resident Edward Barry. He came home from work, greeted his wife and their 2-year-old son, and washed up for dinner. Then, he heard a knock on the door. Six U.S. Marshals were there to arrest him. “I had no clue what […]
Neighbors want to know future of Rizal Park after fence abruptly put up, taken...
SEATTLE — When a fence appeared around Dr. Jose Rizal Park in Seattle's Beacon Hill neighborhood last week, neighbors figured the city was trying the same tactic it recently used to close three parks with a history of safety issues. But as quickly as the fence went up, it...
The Best Bang for Your Buck Events in Seattle This Weekend: Sept 12–14, 2025
It's been A Week to say the least, so we're more than ready to take a load off and then some. After you've decompressed, join us at cheap and cheerful events from Sea Mar Fiestas Patrias to the Fishermen's Fall Festival and from Journey to Justice Tour: The Case Against Solitary Confinement to the last Beacon Arts...
Issaquah Police find car tied to two incidents in less than four hours
Police say that they were called to do a welfare check at an electric charging area on Saturday, at 6:45 p.m. The same car was found at an incident later that evening.
Charges dropped for 1 of 3 people accused in triple homicide at Pioneer Square...
Charges have been dismissed without prejudice, which means the case is closed by the court, but prosecutors can still re-file the same case at a later date if it’s warranted by new information in a police investigation.
8 Washington Soul Food Spots Serving Flavors That Taste Like Tradition
Washington State’s soul food scene holds flavors that feel like home. Across Seattle, Tacoma and beyond, family-run kitchens and cozy diners serve up recipes that remain true to tradition. I’ve spent time exploring these spots, tasting their specialties, and talking with locals who keep these kitchens thriving. Here...

















