Annual Dick’s-A-Thon to hit Seattle streets
SEATTLE — On your marks, get set, eat!. The annual Dick's-A-Thon running event takes place next month, leading runners to several Dick's Drive-In locations around Seattle. Started in 2022, the event honors Ian Cox, an avid climber and mountaineer who went on a solo climb at Mount Degenhardt in the North Cascades but ne
Colville’s FarmJam has established itself as the Inland Northwest’s homegrown country music fest
Labor Day weekend is a traditionally busy musical weekend in Washington state. Plenty of indie-leaning music fans flock to the Emerald City to attend Bumbershoot at Seattle Center. Others make the trek to the center of the state to catch Dave Matthews Band’s annual residency at The Gorge. But for Inland Northwest count
Providence Swedish in Seattle is testing a drug that could help people suffering from...
A federally funded clinical trial at Providence Swedish in Seattle is testing a drug that could help people suffering from Long COVID. Amy Rosas says she first got COVID sick in 2020, before much was known about Long COVID. At one point, she says, her symptoms were so severe she...
‘She’s fully owning that it wasn’t her fault’: Jake, Spike rip Katie Wilson’s response...
Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson sat down with KOMO News alongside interim Police Chief Andre Sayles to address the city’s response to the Bite of Seattle shooting that killed three people. But Jake Skorheim and Spike O’Neill, co-hosts of “The Jake and Spike Show” on KIRO Newsradio, said her answers only raised more question
Lakewood police chief fired two weeks after being placed on administrative leave
Two weeks after he was placed on administrative leave, Lakewood Police Chief Patrick Smith has been fired from his position. The City of Lakewood confirmed the firing Monday. He was placed on administrative leave last month following no-confidence votes from the department’s police unions. The city hasn’t detailed the.
Harger: Seattle’s own report says 27% of traffic deaths were homeless. The city’s safety...
Recently, Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson announced a new executive order aimed at making Seattle’s streets safer for everyone who walks, bikes, drives, or takes transit. This is part of a laudable goal by the city to reduce and maybe even eliminate traffic deaths and injuries. We all want that....
Penalty for ethics violations rises to $52K for WA state Rep. Tarra Simmons
A state ethics panel has ordered Democratic state Rep. Tarra Simmons to pay roughly $52,000 in penalties and fees for multiple violations of Washington ethics laws. Three weeks ago, the Legislative Ethics Board ruled the Bremerton lawmaker committed three violations of conflict of interest and special privilege laws. T
Harbor seal takes up residence at Ray’s Boathouse
A local harbor seal has been putting on a show for diners at Ray’s Boathouse recently (6049 Seaview Ave NW). The team at Ray’s has named him Jeffrey. They say he’s been coming to Ray’s often, just swimming and floating around, belly-up, in front of the restaurant.
600 Jobs Cut in Fresh WARN Filings as Unemployment Hits 5%
OLYMPIA—Five companies notified the Washington Employment Security Department in late August and early September 2026 of plans to permanently layoff nearly 600 workers, according to Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act (WARN) filings. The notices, received between Aug. 31 and Sept. 2, cover a mix of tech,
Renton High assistant principal’s contract expires following investigation
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