Alki Beach Pride’s Stacy Bass-Walden’s ‘exhilarating’ Pride Parade ride
A West Seattle couple rode near the front of today’s big Pride Parade through downtown Seattle. We reported earlier about the Seattle Pride organization honoring Stacy Bass-Walden as this year’s recipient of the Ackerman Award for Service. Stacy and wife Jolie founded Alki Beach Pride – an annual late-summer celebratio
‘Mind of a Serial Killer: The Experience’ Comes to Seattle
The “true crime” genre is one of much debate. Many documentaries on the subject tend to lean into the dramatics of very real and sensitive topics still affecting people today. The online content centered around real-life murders generates pits of discourse and armchair-detective theorizing, rarely treating the crimes w
Porch Solar, Plug-in Solar, Balcony Solar
The news is full of the rising cost of electricity. The Seattle Times reported on June 18, 2026 that Seattle City Light anticipates rate increases of 9.5 percent for each of the next three years. Are there any solutions on the horizon?. Maybe, although it is not legal in Washington,...
Shoreline to celebrate completion of 145th Street corridor, I-5 interchange project
SHORELINE, Wash. — After years of planning and more than two years of construction, the City of Shoreline is celebrating the completion of one of its largest transportation projects. A community celebration is set for 10 a.m. Monday at the Shoreline South/148th Light Rail Station, marking the completion of...
This Hits Home: News that impacts Seattle-area families
Being a parent is nonstop hard work, making it challenging to stay on top of news that impacts families in Washington state. This Hits Home is your weekly hit of news, commentary, and, occasionally, opinion. Want to have a say? Look for the “Take action” prompts. Here’s the update for the week of June 22-28.
Rare U.S. founding documents are coming to Seattle this summer
You can now reserve a spot to see some of the nation's founding documents when they come to Seattle this summer. The big picture: The Museum of History & Industry (MOHAI) is one of eight stops the Freedom Plane National Tour is making this year to celebrate America's 250th birthday.
Bremerton Air Show Returns With Historic Warbirds
Fourth annual event honors the former naval base's history with a weekend of vintage and modern aerial displays.
Most expensive home in Seattle cuts asking price from $75M to $45M
The most expensive home listing in Seattle just took a massive price cut, slashing its asking price by 40% to $45 million after it was originally listed for $75 million roughly one year ago. Linked to developer Bruce Blume, the estate is located at 128 E. Lake Washington Blvd. in...
Seattle homeowners who don’t want to sell may get relief from predatory calls
Some Seattle homeowners are getting lots of unsolicited calls from buyers who offer way less than market value. On Monday June 29, the Seattle City Council looks at ways to make the calls stop. Chukundi Salisbury runs the group Black Legacy Homeowners. He says sometimes, someone offering to buy your...
Seattle ranks in the top five most expensive beer at World Cup
In San Francisco, World Cup beer prices soar to $24.50, while Atlanta serves up a budget-friendly $5 brew, highlighting the game's pricey concessions.
